This week's updated nondenominational worship service focuses on God as our provider and the one who sees us -- from Jehovah Jireh, a Hebrew name Abraham attributed to God (Genesis 22:14). I hope the scriptures, songs, and interactive homily encourage you and your elders that whatever struggles you face, God sees you and will carry … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: God Provides and Sees
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Dementia-friendly church service: Citizenship (4th of July)
I've updated last year's new nondenominational church service on citizenship. As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Watch the 45-minute church service on citizenship here. And here’s the written agenda on citizenship. This worship service works with July 4th celebrations (U.S. Independence Day), but focuses on what it means to be … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Citizenship (4th of July)
Dementia-friendly church service: Mercy
I've updated this week's nondenominational worship service on mercy: the Spirit-enabled choice to forgive as we have been forgiven, to bring light into broken places. As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 45-minute worship service on mercy here. And here's the written agenda on mercy. Peace … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Mercy
Dementia-friendly worship service: Hospitality
I've thoroughly updated this week's nondenominational worship service on hospitality. News flash: You don't have to own a home to be hospitable! I love the way God calls us to welcome others and share whatever we have. And I regularly see firsthand that older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias have many gifts to share … Continue reading Dementia-friendly worship service: Hospitality
Dementia-friendly church service: Father’s Day
I've recorded a brand-new video for this week's nondenominational worship service for Father's Day. I hope it provides rich moments for you and your elders, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, to reminisce about their fathers and reflect on God's goodness as our Heavenly Father. Bonus: Thanks to encouragement from my friends at the … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Father’s Day
