Adventist Possibility Ministry Training

902 Shaw Road East,Puyallup WA 98372

27 January, 2023

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Our guest speaker Larry R Evans is going to have a training Adventist Possibilities Ministries (APM) which includes the Deaf/hard of hearing, blind/low vision, those physically and/or mentally challenged, orphans/vulnerable children, caregiver support, and those who have experienced spousal loss. WHY ADVENTIST POSSIBILITY MINISTRIES A Test of Character Used by God: “I saw that it is in the providence of God that widows and orphans, the blind, the deaf, the lame, and persons afflicted in a variety of ways, have been placed in close Christian relationship to His church; it is to prove His people and develop their true character. Angels of God are watching to see how we treat these persons who need our sympathy, love, and disinterested benevolence. This is God’s test of our character. If we have the true religion of the Bible, we shall feel that a debt of love, kindness, and interest is due to Christ in behalf of His brethren; and we can do no less than to show our gratitude for His immeasurable love to us while we were sinners unworthy of His grace, by having a deep interest and unselfish love for those who are our brethren, and who are less fortunate than ourselves.”—Testimonies for the Church 3:511. Infinite Possibilities Seen. In every human being, He discerned infinite possibilities. He saw men as they might be, transfigured by His grace—in “the beauty of the Lord our God.” Psalm 90:17. Looking upon them with hope, He inspired hope. Meeting them with confidence, He inspired trust. Revealing in Himself man's true ideal, He awakened, for its attainment, both desire and faith. In His presence souls despised and fallen realized that they still were men, and they longed to prove themselves worthy of His regard. In many a heart that seemed dead to all things holy, were awakened new impulses. To many a despairing one there opened the possibility of a new life. Ed 80” ABOUT LARRY R EVANS Larry Evans recently retired as the Assistant to the General Conference President for Adventist Possibility Ministries. He has served in several capacities including as pastor, church planter, conference associate ministerial director, multicultural director, conference secretary, and conference president. He served as the Assistant to the President for the North American Division before becoming the General Conference Undersecretary and later as an Associate Stewardship Director/editor. He organized what is now known as Adventist Deaf Ministries International. This later expanded to Adventist Possibility Ministries which now includes the Deaf/hard of hearing, blind/low vision, those physically and/or mentally challenged, orphans/vulnerable children, caregiver support, and those who have experienced spousal loss. He began his doctoral work at Fuller Theological Seminary but received his Doctor of Ministry from Andrews University. He is married to Carolyn (Bigger) and they have 2 sons and seven grandsons. Larry is motivated by God’s grace and cares deeply for those who have been marginalized by society and have a life without the hope found in Christ. PLANNED SCHEDULE (Schedule subject to changes) FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 7:00-7:15 p.m. Introduction of Program’s Purpose - Elida Jerez 7:15 –8:00 p.m. “What Is APM?” - Larry Evans 8:00-8:30 p.m. “The Butterfly Circus” -- Video - Larry Evans 8:30-9:00 p.m. The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly - Larry Evans SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 9:30-10:15 a.m. Sabbath School - Jesus’s Compassion for the Disabled - SS Superintendent 10:30 a.m. Church Service Children’s Story - Relating to Children Who May Be “Different” Sermon “Created with Possibilities” - Larry Evans 12-2 p.m. LUNCH 1:45-2:00 p.m. Video Theme Song: “Not Alone” 2:00-2:45 p.m. Understanding the Culture of the Deaf and How to Prepare the Local Church for Deaf Interpretation (Q&A) - Nohelani Jarnes 2:45-3:00 p.m. Eyes for the Blind - Larry Evans 3:15-3:45 Bereavement for Spousal Loss - Larry Evans 3:45-4:00 BREAK 4:00– 5:45 p.m. Mental Stigmas & Social Sensitivities - Elida Jerez 5:45—6:15 p.m. A Life Worth Living – Video (Frank Stephens) (Q&A) - Larry Evans 6:15-6:30 p.m. Keys to Implementation: The 3-A Strategy to Realize Possibilities - Larry Evans 6:30 p.m. Snacks