I've recorded a brand-new video for this week's nondenominational worship service on prayer, for Lent week 4. The original video was fine, but it repeated almost exactly the same content as my Bible study on the Lord's Prayer. While there's still a little overlap, this interactive homily focuses on prayer as a talking-and-listening conversation between … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Lent week 4, Prayer
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Dementia-friendly church service: Lent 4, Prayer
This week's updated nondenominational worship service for Lent week 4 is on prayer. Jesus taught us to start our prayers with "our Father" -- a tender reminder of who we speak to -- and who speaks to us. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 43-minute … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Lent 4, Prayer
Prayer of forgiveness to help elders with dementia
A few weeks ago, I exchanged emails with a lovely reader who ministers to elders with dementia. She described how one person living with dementia (PLWD) was tormented by past mistakes, unable to forgive himself. She wondered what she could do to help him accept God's forgiveness. What a beautiful question! This is what spiritual … Continue reading Prayer of forgiveness to help elders with dementia
Dementia-friendly church service: Prayer (Lent week 4)
For the fourth week of Lent, the updated nondenominational worship service looks at prayer. How does the Lord's Prayer instruct and encourage us to pray? As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 44-minute worship service on prayer for Lent week 4 here. Here's the written agenda … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Prayer (Lent week 4)
Dementia-friendly church service: Prayer (Lent, week 4)
What is prayer? How should we approach a conversation with God? (Hint: It's not just talking!) Find out more in this week's nondenominational worship service for Lent week 4. As always, this church service is complete and suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 45-minute worship service on prayer here. Peace … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Prayer (Lent, week 4)
