This week's updated nondenominational worship service focuses on God as our provider and the one who sees us. This is an amazing promise: God will always provide whatever we need to meet the challenge in front of us ... though his provision may not look like what we asked for! As always, this service is … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: God Our Provider
The Catholic observance of Jesus' Transfiguration is today, August 6. That's why I'm posting the nondenominational worship service on change to use this weekend. (Oops! I accidentally missed the Protestant observance, which was February 15; I posted a Valentine's Day service that weekend instead.) The only constant is change, and change is rarely easy. How … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Change (Transfiguration Sunday)
Here's this week's slightly updated nondenominational worship service on family -- a topic near and dear to most elders' hearts. What a comfort that we are adopted into God's family by faith -- tying us eternally to our Father and his worldwide family of every age, background, and ability. As always, this service is suitable … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Family
I've made a few minor updates to this week's nondenominational worship service on courage. I love this topic because I see astonishing courage in my elders every time I'm with them. It takes courage to live with constant brain and body changes! Thankfully, God promises his presence no matter what (see Joshua 1:9). As always, … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Courage
After a long hiatus, I'm trying to get back to creating short (7-8 minute) scripture devotional videos for elders 😇 I've designed these 7- to 8-minute videos, called A Moment of Truth, to offer a biblical encouragement to elders, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, in their ongoing lives of faith. Each video concludes … Continue reading Encouraging Elders with Short Scripture Devotionals
