For our second Sunday of Lent, this week's updated nondenominational worship service's theme is humility. Though many (most?) people jockey for power and prestige, humility is the way of God's kingdom, with Jesus as our ultimate model: Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Lent 2, Humility
For the first Sunday of Lent (the 40+ days of preparation before Easter), my updated nondenominational worship service looks at repentance and forgiveness. What do they mean, and how important are they as we try to live in God's grace? As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Lent 1, Repentance & Forgiveness
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!)
In case you missed it, here are the dementia-friendly worship resources for Palm Sunday (March 24). Palm Sunday video church service (42 minutes). If possible, purchase fresh or artificial palm fronds; give one to each elder (as appropriate) before the service begins. Palm Sunday written church service agenda, if you’d like to provide the service yourself. Get links … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Palm Sunday
This week's nondenominational worship service for Lent week 5, slightly updated, is on grace, God's free gift to anyone who believes and receives it. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 43-minute worship service on grace for Lent week 5 here. And here's the written church … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Lent 5, Grace
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