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)
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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)
Dementia-friendly church service: Patience
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
Dementia-friendly church service: Hope
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
