This week's slightly updated nondenominational worship service is on peace. I love the scripture (Eph. 2:14) that talks about Christ bringing peace and "breaking down the dividing wall of hostility" -- a beautiful though often elusive image. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 44-minute worship … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Peace
In the U.S., this weekend is Memorial Day, honoring the sacrifice of people who served their country. It's fitting that sacrifice is the theme of this week's slightly updated nondenominational worship service. As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. It also includes mention of other countries' celebrations, sometimes … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Sacrifice (U.S. Memorial Day)
This Sunday, May 19, is Pentecost Sunday. This week's slightly updated nondenominational worship service looks at wind and fire -- two physical elements used to describe what happened at the first Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended on the first believers. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Pentecost (Holy Spirit, wind & fire)
This week's slightly updated nondenominational church service celebrates Mother's Day (May 12 in the U.S.). I always enjoy hearing elders' stories and memories about their own moms, so be sure to take the time to pause the video where indicated. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Mothers Day
This week's slightly updated nondenominational worship service video is on patience. How do we patiently, faithfully live when we can't see very far ahead? As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Watch the 44-minute church service on patience here. And here's the written agenda. Peace (and patience) … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Patience
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