Whenever Pastor Forbe comes into town from Kenya the first question my son Max asks me is, “Can Pastor Forbe do chapel?” That question caused me to remember back when I was kid in Children’s Ministry at Calvary Temple. Pastor Star R. Scott, our senior pastor, has always had a…
Happy are the Poor in Spirit: Our Need for God Pt.1
At Calvary Temple, Pastor Star R. Scott has set forth a vision for the ministry: “Commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also” (2 Tim. 2:2). I have been extremely blessed to be born, raised, and assist our Pastor in training our children to be that…
Jesus and the Nike Swoosh – “The Good Samaritan”
We have been having a good time the last weeks teaching the kids on the Parable of the Good Samaritan. As always we take these stories and want to kids to focus on the key elements. Too often, though, we get so excited over the story we miss the greatest…
Could You Raise a Samuel?
At Calvary Temple, we have a year around schooling for our children. Following a break, I take some time to review much of what we have talked about in the previous 8 weeks. Normally, during the first few minutes I try to hear from the kids how their week went, if…
What the World Needs Now is Love
The song by Jackie DeShannon by the same title was very popular back in the 1960s. It harmonized with many of the concerns and fears of that generation. Jackie was right: The World does need love. “Not just for some, but for everyone.” She was also right that “it’s the…
The Sin Problem Pt.2
Until we understand how wretched sin is, we cannot understand our need for a Savior. We left off last week with the understanding that sin is much deeper than actions. Sin is hatred for God. The Bible makes it very clear: “If you love me you will keep my commandments.”…