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)
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)
This week's slightly updated nondenominational worship service is on patience -- an evergreen topic if ever there was one! As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 44-minute church service on patience here. And here's the updated written agenda. Peace be with you, P.S. My apologies for … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Patience
This week's updated nondenominational worship service is on hope. Biblically, hope isn't mere optimism or wishful thinking; hope is an assured trust in God -- despite the storms and tangles of life. During the service, I encourage you to take time to ask elders, including those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, about their hopes. Given … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Hope
Earlier this year, I was honored to speak with Andrew Karesa, host of The Dementia Collective podcast, about why I do what I do. Click here to view the episode on YouTube. Click here to listen on Spotify. Andrew is the CEO blueBell Village, "an innovative organization pioneering new approaches to support families and individuals … Continue reading Can Dementia Separate Us From God? Dementia Collective Podcast Interview
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