This week's slightly updated nondenominational worship service is on generosity. What do we have that we can freely share with others? (Hint: not just money.) I've found that older adults, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, enjoy talking about ways we can be generous with others -- because God is so generous with us. … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Generosity
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Dementia-friendly church service: Discovery
I've made a few minor adjustments to this week's nondenominational worship service on discovery. I love that we're always learning more about God's love and his purpose for us; it's like searching for (and finding) new treasures everyday. 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: Discovery
Dementia-friendly church service: Blessing
I've made just a few minor updates to this week's nondenominational church service video on blessing. "Saying grace" is a common mealtime ritual ... but do we really stop to consider what a blessing it is to receive food, often three times a day? This service is a way to pay attention to blessings large … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Blessing
Dementia-friendly church service: Community
I've made slight updates to this week's nondenominational worship service video on community. I really like this theme, especially for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias who may feel like they have nothing to contribute. In the same way a beautiful clock needs every piece working together, the Scriptures teach that we all have … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Community
Dementia-friendly church service: Courage
This week's slightly updated nondenominational video worship service is on courage. As always, it's suitable for elders with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Even when the world around us looks awfully scary, this theme leans heavily on why we can have courage: because “the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9). Watch … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Courage
