I've updated this week’s nondenominational worship service on fatherhood for Father’s Day -- including, just for fun, new photos of our cute grandchildren 🥰. Use this service to encourage elders, including those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, to remember their fathers and reflect on God’s goodness as our intimate, always good Father. Watch the 45-minute worship … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Father’s Day
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Dementia-friendly church service: Mercy & Forgiveness
I've made slight updates to this week's nondenominational worship service on mercy and forgiveness. I include a personal story of my mom's mercy toward me during a particular incident when I was young 😇 If you provide the service yourself, consider sharing your own story of receiving someone's forgiveness! As always, this service is suitable … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Mercy & Forgiveness
Dementia-friendly church service: Faith
I've made slight updates to this week's nondenominational worship service on faith. In this service, I focus on faith as a trusting relationship with God and partnership with God's purposes in this world. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 43-minute church service on faith here. … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Faith
Dementia-friendly church service: Peace
I made a few minor adjustments to this week's nondenominational worship service on peace. If you're discouraged by society's seemingly constant outrage and hostility, I hope this service encourages you and your elders with practical, biblical approaches to foster peace in yourself and the world. As always, the service is suitable for older adults with … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Peace
Dementia-friendly church service: Sacrifice (Memorial Day or Remembrance Day)
Although Pentecost Sunday is this weekend (see below), today I'm posting the updated worship service on sacrifice, in honor of U.S. Memorial Day, celebrated Monday May 25 this year. Your country may celebrate Remembrance Day or some other Memorial Day (I mention several in the video). In all cases, these days honor the men and women … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Sacrifice (Memorial Day or Remembrance Day)
