This week's new nondenominational worship service video is on hope. Hope may seem like an elusive concept, so I think it's a timely reminder that we are called to a living hope in Jesus (1 Peter 1:3), and not to give in to lowered expectations or, worse, cynicism. As always, this video church service is … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Hope (2022)
Dementia-friendly church service: Loyalty (2022)
This week's nondenominational worship service is on loyalty. (It's a slightly shortened update of the new video I posted last May.) I love meditating on the steadfast (loyal) love of the Lord, and I hope you and your elders do, too. As always, this church service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Loyalty (2022)
Dementia-friendly church service: Patience (2022) — and a format question
This week's nondenominational worship service video, updated for 2022, is on patience. This particular virtue resonates with just about everyone -- because who among us hasn't been impatient at some (many) times? As always, this video church service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Watch the 44-minute worship service video … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Patience (2022) — and a format question
Dementia-friendly church service: Friendship (2022)
I know I say this every week, but I love the topic of this week's nondenominational worship service video: friendship (updated for 2022). It's such a rich topic, especially for elders, who have decades of experience with what it takes to be a good friend. As always, this church service is suitable for older adults … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Friendship (2022)
Dementia-friendly church service: Abide (2022)
This week's nondenominational church service video (updated for 2022) looks at abiding in God. Jesus famously said that he was the vine, and we, his followers, are branches (John 15). When we're attached to the source of all sustenance and life -- God's Spirit in Christ -- we blossom and bear beautiful fruit! 🍒 Watch … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Abide (2022)