A few senior care communities asked me if I'd be providing a video for an Ash Wednesday service -- so here it is! (Ash Wednesday, which begins the season of Lent, is on February 17 this year.) As always, this 41-minute service is designed for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. It includes scripture … Continue reading Dementia-friendly Ash Wednesday service
This week's nondenominational church service video, suitable for seniors with Alzheimer's and other dementias, focuses on dignity -- particularly humans' status as "imago Dei," in the image of God. This is a new service for me this year and one I'm pleased to have created, particularly in recognition of Black History Month (February in North … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Dignity (Black History Month)
First: My deep thanks to all of you who have held me in your thoughts and prayers this week. Grief continues, but the Lord has been and is very present, giving peace that passes all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Second: Here is this week's nondenominational worship service video. It's got even more singing than usual because … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Treasure (Chinese New Year 2021)
Due to an unexpected tragedy, I won't be able to create a new worship service video this week. My apologies for any inconvenience. To provide a nondenominational church service for the elders in your care this week, may I suggest replaying one of my earlier videos. Some options include services with these themes: Mercy (first … Continue reading This week’s videos: two worship hymns with lyrics
I always enjoy making these worship service videos, but this week's church video was particularly fun to put together. It's on the theme of beauty, so I get to reflect on and show off some of my favorite types of beauty. As usual the worship service is suitable for seniors with Alzheimer's and other dementias. … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: beauty
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