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
Happy U.S. Thanksgiving today! And then ... Happy Advent, which starts Sunday! 🎶 🎄 For the four weeks before Christmas, Advent prepares us to celebrate the birth of Christ as we pray for and look forward to his coming Kingdom. I've recorded all-new video church services for each week of Advent. I've uploaded all of … Continue reading Dementia-friendly Advent services! Starting with Advent 1, Hope
This week's slightly updated nondenominational worship service is on hope -- our divine antidote to the chains of a cynical and pessimistic world. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 43-minute church service on hope here. And here's the written agenda. Peace be with you, Photo … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Hope
Yes, it's Advent once again! I'm psyched 😇 I've made a few small updates to this week's nondenominational worship service on hope, the theme for the first week of Advent. This service (and season) is all about waiting -- how do we live in the "now but not yet" sense of God's kingdom? What is … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Advent week 1: Hope
Just a few slight updates to this week's nondenominational worship service video on hope. The interactive homily provides moments to think about how we live in "eager longing" (Romans 8:19) rather than lowering our expectations to avoid disappointment. It also includes a cute photo of (and story about) my son at age 4 (he's now … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Hope
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