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APMS 2025
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APMS 2024
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APMS 2023
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APMS 2022
Adventist Possibility Ministries Sabbath 2021
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Possibility Ministries Sabbath – April 19, 2025

“Reaching Everyone” 2 Samuel 9:7

In partnership with the South American Division APM / DSA MAP, we share this year’s APM Sabbath sermon entitled “Reaching Everyone” based on 2 Samuel 9:7. The author of this sermon is Pastor Ronilsom Alves Pinto. Read his biography in the sermon!

Video testimony from this year’s sermon author (Portuguese):

Video testimony from this year’s sermon author (with English captions):

ENGLISH Sermon files

PORTUGUESE Sermon Files

SPANISH Sermon Files

FRENCH Sermon Files

COLORING PAGES

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POSTERS

SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGES

Social Media Hashtags

a. Use these social media hashtags to join the global conversation.
b. English

i. #APMSabbath25
ii. #AdventistPossibilityMinistries
iii. #PossibilityMinistries
iv. #ChosenForMission

c. Portuguese

i. #MinistérioDasPossibilidades
ii. #MinistérioAdventistaDasPossibilidades
iii. #mapdsa

In partnership with Adventist Review, we are excited to share these additional resources that you can used for APM Sabbath 2025!

  1. How does your local church involve members with possibilities in mission? Be inspired by reading this article “A MOSAIC OF GIFTS” by BETH THOMAS – https://adventistreview.org/magazine-article/a-mosaic-of-gifts/
  2. How does your local church inspire children with neurodiversity and Down Syndrome to be witnesses for Jesus Christ? Be inspired by reading this story, “I WILL BE HANDSOME: The miraculous story of a future pastor” by SIKHULULEKILE DACO – https://adventistreview.org/magazine-article/i-will-be-handsome/

    Matthew Djim and Church Leaders during the GC Annual Council meetings
    "Butterfly and Flower" by Matthew Djim
  3. Learn more about the paradigm of Possibility Ministries.  Be inspired by this article by Larry R. Evans, former Assistant to the GC President for Adventist Possibility Ministries: “THINK DIFFERENTLY. THINK POSSIBILITY” – https://adventistreview.org/magazine-article/think-differently-think-possibility/
  4. Ministering to those experiencing spousal loss by BECKY ST. CLAIR – https://adventistreview.org/magazine-article/not-alone/

    Learn more about how five local churches serve a city

    1. News article – https://assets.nwadventists.com/news/2023/03/upper-columbia-conference-provides-grief-support-those-experiencing-loss/
    2. Sign Up – https://www.renewspokane.org/bluechristmas

    Learn more about Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church’s ministry, HeartLifters

    1. https://heartlifters.org/
    2. December 11, 2022 Event photos by E. D. Venn – https://www.flickr.com/photos/43879155@N00/albums/72177720306099134/

    Learn more about Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church’s ministry, HeartLifters

    1. https://heartlifters.org/
    2. December 11, 2022 Event photos by E. D. Venn – https://www.flickr.com/photos/43879155@N00/albums/72177720306099134/

    Learn more about Dr. Frank Hasel’s book, “Love Is! A Journey of Grief, Grace, and Gratitude.”

    1. https://www.possibilityministries.org/resources/bereavement-for-spousal-loss-ministry-resources/love-is/

  5. When Someone Packs Your Parachute. Editorial by Justin Kim – https://adventistreview.org/editorial/when-someone-packs-your-parachute/
  6. Online magazine – https://adventistreview.org/review-magazine/april-2024/
  7. Download link for April 2024 Adventist Review magazine: – https://adventistreview.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AR-APR-2024-Web-1.pdf
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Possibility Ministries Sabbath – April 20, 2024

“An Encounter of Possibilities” Genesis 32:22-32

In partnership with the South American Division APM / DSA MAP, we share this year’s APM Sabbath sermon entitled “An Encounter of Possibilities” based on Genesis 32:22-32. The author of this sermon is Pastor Júlio Cesar Ribeiro. Read his biography in the sermon!

ENGLISH Sermon files

PORTUGUESE Sermon Files

SPANISH Sermon Files

FRENCH Sermon Files

COLORING SHEETS

Coloring Sheet 1 – A4 Coloring Sheet 1 – US Letter
Coloring Sheet 2 – A4 Coloring Sheet 2 – US Letter
Coloring Sheet 3 – A4 Coloring Sheet 3 – US Letter

SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGES

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In partnership with Adventist Review & Adventist World, we are excited to share these additional resources that you can used for APM Sabbath 2024!

Download links for April 2024 Adventist World magazine:

Adventist World

English: French: Korean:
Spanish: Russian: Kiswahili (mobile device format):


Here are 12 resources for APM Sabbath using the April 2024 edition of Adventist World! Use the stories, new articles, and devotionals to inspire and ignite your local church to see possibilities in all people, remember that “all are gifted, needed, and treasured.”

Resource #1 Stats about Disability Within the Adventist Church Source: 2017-2019 Global Church Member Survey 60,040 members surveyed. Page 4 Apply this to your local church: Does your local church look like this? What are your statistics of members who have possibilities?

Resource #2 News report weExplore Wellness Centre Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Page 8 Apply this to your local church: What did you learn from this news report? How can your local church involve & serve with members with possibilities in your city outreach? How can your local church members make disciples among the unreached people with possibilities in your city outreach? What doors is God opening for your church through Possibility Ministries?

Resource #3 News report Puppetry Evangelist Brings Joy and Faith to People Across Borders. Page 9 Apply this to your local church: What did you learn from this news report? How can your local church creatively involve & serve with members with possibilities in the ministries of the local church? How can your local church members creatively reach out to people with possibilities in your community / city evangelism? Share your story on social media using hashtag #PossibilityMinistries

Resource #4 Devotional The Test: Learning to “stomp twice.” Pages 10 – 12 Pastor Venn shares an experience – driver’s license exam. Apply this to your local church: Personalize this devotional by sharing your own experience of your driver’s license exam! Devotional explores how at the end of time, God has an exam for His disciples, that includes involving and caring for individuals with possibilities, that society neglects and ignores. Learn why Adventist Possibility Ministries is a ministry whose time has come! Share your story on social media using hashtag #PossibilityMinistries

Resource #5 Online Resources for Adventist Possibility Ministries. Page 12

Resource #6 Adventist History article: The Blind Singing Evangelist. Page 13 Be inspired by the story of Degrove & Grace Turk, a couple with possibilities who were chosen for mission! Apply this to your local church: Like Degrove & Grace Turk, how can people with possibilities lead out in making disciples as we share the Three Angels’ Messages among those who have never heard?
How is your local church empowering and including people with possibilities in your mission work? Share your story online via the Stories of Possibility submissions page.

Resource #7 Article “Experiencing “Belonging” in Zambia: Adventist Possibility Ministries in action” Pages 14 – 15.
Be inspired by Terry Trecartin and his recent trip to Zambia! Apply this to your local church: Take the Local Church Accessibility Questionnaire: This questionnaire is designed to assist local church leaders in making their church more receptive to those who live with a disability or those who have experienced a loss such as the widowed and orphans. Each member and visitor should not only feel accepted but also have a sense of belonging. Accessibility Questionnaire

Resource #8 Story “Mobility Challenge Accepted: The Rise and Walk phenomenon.” Pages 16 – 17. Be inspired by this story from Pastor George Uba from Romania! Apply this to your local church: How can your local church involve & serve with members with possibilities in making disciples in your city? How can your local church members make disciples among the unreached people with possibilities in your city outreach? Share your story on social media using hashtag #PossibilityMinistries

Resource #9 Story “More Than My Cerebral Palsy: My journey with a stigmatized condition.” Pages 18 – 19. Be inspired by “Popo” Nii Anyetei Akogyeram from Ghana Apply this to your local church: How can your church help its members with possibilities to “view disabilities and loss through the transforming lens of possibilities” like Mr. “Popo” Nii Anyetei Akogyeram from Ghana? How can your church disciple people with possibilities in your community “view disabilities and loss through the transforming lens of possibilities” like Mr. “Popo” Nii Anyetei Akogyeram from Ghana? Share your story on social media using hashtag #PossibilityMinistries Share your story online via the Stories of Possibility submissions page.

Resource #10 Sermon Ready or Not! Jesus is Coming Soon! Pages 22 – 23. Be inspired by this sermon by Pastor Ted Wilson. Apply this to your local church: How can your church include & involve its members with possibilities in preparing your community for Christ’s Soon Return? How can your church make disciples among the unreached people with possibilities as you prepare your community for the Second Advent of Christ?

Resource #11 Spirit of Prophecy “Possible Ways to Minister: Paying special attention to the needs of the unfortunate among us.” Page 22 – 23. Be ignited by these 12 selected quotes from the writings of Ellen G. White. Apply this to your local church: What action is God’s Holy Spirit prompting you and your local church to take? Apply this counsel to how your church included people with disabilities in its mission work Share what you learned on social media using hashtag #PossibilityMinistries

Resource #12 Find more great resources at our website https://www.possibilityministries.org

Social Media Hashtags

a. Use these social media hashtags to join the global conversation. b. English

i. #AdventistPossibilityMinistries
ii. #PossibilityMinistries
iii. #APMSabbath24
iv. #PossibilityMinistries
v. #ChosenForMission
c. Portuguese
i. #MinistérioDasPossibilidades
ii. #MinistérioAdventistaDasPossibilidades
iii. #mapdsa


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Possibility Ministries Sabbath – April 22, 2023

Did you know? April 22, 2023 is Possibility Ministries Sabbath? Listed below are specially prepared resources for your use. This year’s sermon, prepared by Pastor Larry Evans, former Adventist Possibility Ministries director, is entitled “Created with Possibilities” from Hebrews 11:6. Learn how Faith Sees Possibilities, Faith Is A Gift, Faith Sees Far, and Faith Is for Sharing.
Below is also a link to materials from previous years which may be useful.
May God bless you as you help to spread awareness of this special movement.



Possibility Ministries Sabbath 2023 Promotion with Pastor Doug Venn and Pastor Larry Evans
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Possibility Ministries Sabbath – April 23, 2022

Did you know that April 23, 2022 is Possibility Ministries Sabbath? Listed below are specially prepared resources for your use. The sermon was prepared by Karen and Ron Flowers who worked with the General Conference Family Ministries Department for thirty years. Tanya Muganda is dedicated to children’s ministries and works with the General Conference Children’s Ministries Department as the Administrative Assistant. Below is also a link to materials from previous years which may be useful. May God bless you as you help to spread awareness of this special ministry. Adventist Possibility Ministries believes that “All are gifted, needed, and treasured” and no one should be marginalized away from hearing the Gospel. Clearly all need to prepare for the soon return of Jesus.

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Possibility Ministries Sabbath – April 24, 2021

Did you know? April 24, 2021 is Possibility Ministries Sabbath! The theme for this year is Possibility Familes. Listed below we have some specially prepared resources that you are welcome to use for this special Sabbath, including a sermon, Sabbath School superintendent’s remarks and a children’s story, available in English and Spanish. There are also some posters available in English, as well as a link to materials from previous years which may be useful to you. May God bless you as you help to spread awareness of this special ministry, which is an important part of the work of spreading the Gospel to the world in preparation for the soon return of Jesus.

English:

Español:

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Possibility Ministries Sabbath – April 25, 2020

Did you know? April 25, 2020 is Possibility Ministries Sabbath! Listed below we have some specially prepared resources that you are welcome to use for this special Sabbath, including a sermon, children’s story, posters and theme song video. May God bless you as you help to spread awareness of this special ministry, which is an important part of the work of spreading the Gospel to the world in preparation for the soon return of Jesus.

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Possibility Ministries Sabbath – April 27, 2019

Let’s become inclusive, not exclusive Christians..!

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Possibility Ministries Sabbath – April 28, 2018

HAVE YOU HEARD WHAT’S COMING? April 28 has been designated as Special Needs Sabbath. Every world division has been given a Special Needs sermon, children’s story and a Sabbath School program to be distributed to pastors. No one has to use the materials, of course, but we wanted to make them available. There is something powerful when churches around the world bring special attention not only to the needs but also to the possibilities those with special needs have! This “movement”, and that is what it is, sees each person as being created in the image of God whether they can see, hear or walk. The power of the Gospel is Christ and His grace and no one should be left behind . . . no one!

The materials mentioned above are listed below.

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