I've made a few minor updates to this week's nondenominational worship service on prayer, for Lent week 4. I love this topic, which explores the concept of prayer as simply a conversation -- talking and listening -- between us (God's beloved children) and our good Father. As always, this service is suitable for older adults … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Prayer (Lent week 4)
Dementia-friendly church service: Charity (Lent week 3)
I've made slight updates to this week's nondenominational worship service for Lent week 3, on the theme of charity, or giving to others. Do your elders, including those living with Alzheimer's and other dementias, think they have nothing to give? Encourage them to take heart: All the wisdom, love, peace, and patience they've gained during … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Charity (Lent week 3)
Dementia-friendly church service: Humility (Lent week 2)
I've made slight updates to this week's nondenominational worship service for the second week of Lent, on the theme of humility -- a sadly diminished virtue in a world that's often fixated on self-glory and aggrandizement. How beautiful it is to celebrate elders for their humility and wisdom! As always, this service is suitable for … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Humility (Lent week 2)
Dementia-friendly church service: Repentance (Lent week 1)
I've recorded a brand-new video for the first Sunday of Lent, with the theme of repentance. Does the thought of confession and repentance make you queasy or worried? Take heart! Confessing sin and accepting God's forgiveness in Jesus is the path from darkness to light, from bondage to freedom. This is the good news of … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Repentance (Lent week 1)
10K YouTube subscribers!
As I was uploading this week's church service video on YouTube today, I noticed a fun milestone: 10,000 subscribers! 🎉 I'm not a numbers person and it has never been my goal to reach any numerical level ... but to me, this number reminds me that God is awakening people to the tremendous need for … Continue reading 10K YouTube subscribers!
