If you have ever wondered if it is worth it to visit memory care, then this is a perfect video for you to watch. If you listen just a bit, you will hear many happy voices singing along with me. They may not recall where they used to live, or the name of family members, but they remember these songs and the name of Jesus. What a delight it is to sing with them and in my humble opinion, I think Jesus likes the sound of their voices better than any recording artist on earth! Today’s song session includes: Isn’t the Love of Jesus Something Wonderful, Oh How I love Jesus and He Keeps Me Singing. I pray that He will keep you singing as well and that you will live for Him every day!
Author: pastorpete51
My wife and I serve as members of a worship team at a multicultural church. Our members are from Brazil, Nepal and the U.S.. Because of the many languages and cultures in our local body we face unique challenges, such as how many songs will we do in English today? What new songs can we use in either language that are simple enough for the people to sing. The songs, the devotions and insights here are a small portion of some of the ways God is leading us as we push towards the goal. I pray that these will be both a blessing and an encouragement for those of you who may pass by Praise 2 Worship.
Sharing Joy in Memory Care
Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 ESV
When we go into memory care the most important thing that we can bring is the joy of Jesus Christ. Without joy we are spiritually penniless. These old hymns are the wings of the message of the joy of Jesus, and it is a delight to have the privilege to share it every Thursday morning with my special friends!
To learn more about nursing home ministry you might be interested in this book, which is both the testimony of how I got started 35 years ago and a guide to help others who want to be involved. God bless and have a great week!
America the Beautiful
This video from Watermark Assisted Living, came from the Sunday afternoon, just before the 4th of July. Sadly, the memory card filled up before the end of our singing, but you will get the idea that these folks love these kinds of songs. You can hear them in the background just singing for all they are worth. Yes, we certainly have lots of failures and problems in America, but we also have so many things to be thankful for. We have freedom to worship and lift up the name of Jesus. So, let’s thank God for what He has given and ask Him for more of His grace, from “Sea to Shining Sea!
I Stand Amazed in the Presence
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. Psalm 139:14 KJV
This week’s message, from Psalm 139, was about how fearfully and wonderfully God has made us, and there is clearly nothing more fearful and wonderful than the amazing sufferings and sacrifice of love of Jesus. So just to change up things a bit, I sang this old favorite for our folks as we served communion at Watermark Assisted Living. In our hurry and scurry lifestyle, I believe we each need to pause and be thankful for the fearful and wonderful love of Jesus Christ!
Walking With Lambs 