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
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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)
Dementia-friendly church service: Wind & Fire (Pentecost and the Holy Spirit)
This week’s slightly updated nondenominational worship service for Pentecost looks at the characteristics of wind and fire — two biblical descriptors of the Holy Spirit. According to many church calendars, Sunday May 24 is this year's celebration of Pentecost, when God sent the Holy Spirit to the first followers of Jesus after his resurrection. However, I'm posting … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Wind & Fire (Pentecost and the Holy Spirit)
Dementia-friendly church service: Motherhood (Mother’s Day)
To fix some lighting issues, I filmed a brand-new video for this week's nondenominational Mother's Day church service. I hope it helps you and your elders, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, to reflect on the God-given qualities of moms, both physical and spiritual in nature. Watch the 44-minute worship service on motherhood, for … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Motherhood (Mother’s Day)
