Ash Wednesday is one week from today on March 5. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season modeled on Jesus' 40 days in the desert (Mark 1:12). If you’d like to offer the Ash Wednesday ritual to elders, including those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, I’ve slightly updated my Ash Wednesday video service. … Continue reading Dementia-friendly service: Ash Wednesday (and weekly Lenten Devotions & Activities!)
I had to laugh at myself when I realized I'd chosen nearly the same Isaiah 62 passage for last week (Love) and this week's service on Beauty! I made some adjustments so they don't overlap quite as much 😇 I enjoy the discussions I often have with elders during this service because they typically have … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Beauty
Do you know elders who would love a giant-print Bible? I’ve recently been in touch with Doug Wiley of Long Beach, California. His remarkable calling is to distribute super-large-print Bibles …for free. Doug Wiley's large-print Bibles Note: I do not have direct access to these Bibles, so please do not send me your address 😇. … Continue reading Free super-large-print Bibles!
For Valentine's Day, this week's updated nondenominational worship service focuses on love -- in particular, God's passionate love for us -- for YOU. As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 42-minute church service on love here. And here's the written agenda. If possible, have a simple, … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Love (Valentine’s Day)
I've updated this week's nondenominational worship service on abiding to fix lighting and sound. How nourished we can feel when we abide in the Lord, the source of all peace and comfort! It's like being connected to a never-ending wellspring. As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Abide
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