As I go through my videos and update them, I'm working to fix the sound issues and shorten the videos to no more than 45 minutes. That's what I've done with this week's nondenominational worship service video on community. I still like the message a lot: We are all, including elders with dementia, a necessary … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Community
Thanks to your feedback, I'm going through my videos to fix the sound issues. This week I've updated the nondenominational worship service on courage. Though circumstances may be scary and the future unsure, we can walk forward in courage because "the Lord your God is with you wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9). As always, this … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Courage
This week's new video nondenominational worship service celebrates the Season of Creation. This liturgical observance starts on September 1 and ends on October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 45-minute worship service on … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Creation
Last week I posted part 1 of the Bible study discussion of the Beatitudes, from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. This week, as promised, is part 2, which covers the next six verses, with emphasis on what it means to "hunger and thirst for righteousness." What fruit will our lives bear if we live this … Continue reading Bible study activity video: The Beatitudes, part 2 (Matt. 5:4-9)
This week I filmed a new version of my nondenominational worship service on work and rest. It's timed for U.S. Labor Day (first Monday in September) but also suitable for International Workers Day (often May 1). I hope it gives you and elders a chance to think about the value of work, as well as … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Work and Rest
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