Are you wondering why I'm posting this week's updated worship service on gratitude today -- even though U.S. Thanksgiving is still a couple of weeks away (Nov. 26)? It's because my posting calendar gets a little goofy when Advent begins on the early side. This year the Sunday before Thanksgiving, Nov. 22, is Christ the … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Gratitude (Thanksgiving)
This week's nondenominational worship service, timed for Veterans Day, delves into honor. Jesus teaches that when people seek self-glorification, they receive no more reward; but in his upside-down kingdom, God lifts up the humble and crowns them with glory and honor (Psalm 8:5, Luke 14:7-11). As always, this service is suitable for older adults with … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Honor (Veterans Day)
This week's updated nondenominational worship service celebrates All Saints Day, traditionally observed on Nov. 1, the day after Halloween. I love this service! It's such an encouraging look at 1) the history of this celebration, 2) the people who've gone before us as models in the faith, and 3) the way our dependence on God … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: All Saints Day (Halloween)
This week's updated nondenominational worship service is on loyalty. If you, like me, sometimes feel like the world is a wild and unsteady place, take comfort in the faithfulness of God, whose love endures forever. (The company of a dog helps, too.) As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Loyalty
I've made slight tweaks to this week's nondenominational worship service on discovery. Originally developed for Columbus Day (which many elders, including myself, grew up observing), it was fun to weave in Indigenous Peoples Day as an apt illustration of how God grows our understanding as we seek truth with humility. The service also includes a … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Discovery
