For this second week of Lent, I chose humility as the theme for the nondenominational worship service video. As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Thank you to everyone who has sent me encouraging notes about these services and other topics, along with questions and requests. I love … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Humility (Lent, week 2)
This is the first week of Lent, a time of humility and dependence on God, so my video church service themes are repentance and forgiveness. This nondenominational worship service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 47-minute worship service on repentance and forgiveness here. Photo by Richard Brutyo on Unsplash
A few senior care communities asked me if I'd be providing a video for an Ash Wednesday service -- so here it is! (Ash Wednesday, which begins the season of Lent, is on February 17 this year.) As always, this 41-minute service is designed for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. It includes scripture … Continue reading Dementia-friendly Ash Wednesday service
This week's nondenominational church service video, suitable for seniors with Alzheimer's and other dementias, focuses on dignity -- particularly humans' status as "imago Dei," in the image of God. This is a new service for me this year and one I'm pleased to have created, particularly in recognition of Black History Month (February in North … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Dignity (Black History Month)
First: My deep thanks to all of you who have held me in your thoughts and prayers this week. Grief continues, but the Lord has been and is very present, giving peace that passes all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Second: Here is this week's nondenominational worship service video. It's got even more singing than usual because … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Treasure (Chinese New Year 2021)
