Happy U.S. Thanksgiving today! And then ... Happy Advent, which starts Sunday! 🎶 🎄 For the four weeks before Christmas, Advent prepares us to celebrate the birth of Christ as we pray for and look forward to his coming Kingdom. I've recorded all-new video church services for each week of Advent. I've uploaded all of … Continue reading Dementia-friendly Advent services! Starting with Advent 1, Hope
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Dementia-friendly church service: Christ the King Sunday
Just a few minor tweaks to this week’s worship service for Christ the King Sunday. As always, it’s suitable for older adults with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. If you're like me, it's good to be reminded that God’s kingdom — characterized by loving and caring for the lowly and vulnerable (Matt. 25:34-46) — stands in glorious … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Christ the King Sunday
Dementia-friendly church service: Gratitude (Thanksgiving)
It's hard to believe that I'm already posting about Thanksgiving, but here we are! 🦃 I've updated this week's nondenominational worship service on gratitude in anticipation of Thanksgiving. If it feels a bit early to watch it this week, of course feel free to use it whenever it would work best for your group. As … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Gratitude (Thanksgiving)
Dementia-friendly church service: Honor (Veterans Day)
I've made minor adjustments to this week’s nondenominational worship service on honor, for U.S. Veterans Day or Remembrance Day. I hope it gives you a chance to reflect on the honor due to veterans for their sacrificial service -- and to remind each other to honor all people as image bearers of God. As always, … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Honor (Veterans Day)
Dementia-friendly church service: Unity
I've made slight adjustments to this week's nondenominational worship service on unity. I must admit, when I reviewed this video this week, I was stunned by how relevant the topic remains. The service includes a meditation on this encouragement from Paul to all followers of Jesus: I, therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Unity
