This week's new nondenominational worship service video is on hope. Hope may seem like an elusive concept, so I think it's a timely reminder that we are called to a living hope in Jesus (1 Peter 1:3), and not to give in to lowered expectations or, worse, cynicism. As always, this video church service is … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Hope (2022)
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Dementia-friendly church service: Advent 1, Hope (2021)
This week's nondenominational worship service celebrates the first week of Advent and hope. As always, this video church service is suitable for elders with Alzheimer's and other dementias. After a tough year (can I get an amen?), I'm more glad than ever to focus on Advent: a time of waiting in expectation, looking back to … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Advent 1, Hope (2021)
Dementia-friendly church service: Suffering (2021)
This week's nondenominational worship service (updated for 2021) focuses on a universal reality: suffering. As usual, this church service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. I guarantee, every elder you know has a solid sense that hardship is real and unavoidable. How does our faith in God help us endure it? … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Suffering (2021)
Dementia-friendly church service: Hope (2021)
In a world where hardship and bad news seem like the norm, I know hope can feel elusive. So I hope this week's nondenominational worship service on hope -- placing our trust in God and his goodness for our future -- will be a blessing to you and the elders in your care. As always, … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Hope (2021)
Dementia-friendly worship service: Advent #1 Hope
I'm excited that we're now in the Christmas season! Here is my 48-minute video church service for the first week of Advent, on the theme of hope. It is suitable (as always) for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. And hooray that we get to sing lots of the classic Christmas carols as part … Continue reading Dementia-friendly worship service: Advent #1 Hope