The Women’s Ministry of Chaengwattana Community Church (CCC), known as “Encouraging Women" or EW, is an international, interdenominational group of women committed to glorifying God. EW is an encouraging and supportive environment that welcomes all women. This includes those attending bible study for the first time to those who desire to deepen their knowledge and understanding of God. Our purpose is to disciple women as they grow in their personal relationship with Jesus through instruction in God’s Word, while equipping them for spiritual leadership.

We will…

Share our true feelings (authenticity),
Encourage each other (mutuality),
Support each other (sympathy),
Forgive each other (mercy),
Speak the truth in love (honesty),
Admit our weaknesses (humility),
Respect our differences (courtesy),
Not gossip (confidentiality), and
Make group a priority (frequency).*
* “The Purpose Driven Life” by Rick Warren

Please refrain from conversation regarding:

Churches, denominations & clergy
TV personalities, books & magazines
Politics and Favorite causes
Non-EW fundraising, advertising & petitions
Gift giving - must be personal & private

Esther : Hidden Hand Of God

Week: Haman's Very Bad Day The Insomnia of King Ahasuerus (v. 1): On the very night before Haman plans to ask for Mordecai's execution, King Ahasuerus cannot sleep. Instead of calling for entertainment, he orders the official royal chronicles to be read to him. The Forgotten Good Deed (v. 2–3): The reader is reminded that Mordecai previously saved the king's life by exposing an assassination plot by two eunuchs (Bigthana and Teresh). The king discovers that Mordecai was never

Oct 16

Rise and Fall: Esther 5:1-14

Esther's Bold Approach: After three days of fasting and prayer, Queen Esther risks her life by entering the inner court of King Xerxes (Ahasuerus) unsummoned. The Golden Scepter: The king shows favor to Esther by extending his golden scepter to her, offering her anything up to half of his kingdom. The First Banquet: Instead of making her main request immediately, Esther invites the king and Haman to a private banquet she has prepared. The Second Invitation: At the first feast

Oct 9

Week 4 Outline: For Such a Time as This (Esther 4)

I. Introduction to Week 4 The Theme of the Week: Moving from passive survival to active, courageous alignment with God's hidden providence. II. The Public Grief of Mordecai and the Jews (Esther 4:1–3) A Radical Response to Crisis: Mordecai tears his clothes, puts on sackcloth and ashes, and cries out bitterly in public. A Nation in Mourning: The decree triggers widespread fasting, weeping, and wailing among the Jewish communities across the 127 provinces. Theological Focus: F

Oct 2

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