June 7, 2026

Power – Esther 1-2 – Rev. Justin Young

Main Idea: Power isn't always seen.

  • King Xerxes’s Power (Esther 1)

  • Esthers’s Lack of Power (Esther 2)

Announcements

  • In accordance with the church bylaws, we have established a new deacon nomination committee, whose members are Pastor Justin Yang, Elder Howard Huang, Sister Ginger Wu, Brother Kun Zhu, and Brother Peter Zhu. The committee will begin nominating new deacons for the 2027-2028 term. We earnestly request that brothers and sisters unite in prayer throughout the nomination and selection process, and that the Lord's will be accomplished in the church.

  • Please note the following Children's Ministry summer breaks: CM will not meet during July; EM will not meet May 31 through August 2.

  • Team Time Tuesday plays sports at Forest Dale Elementary from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

  • Crazy Busy book discussion after English service on June 14 until 2 p.m. Lunch provided. This Sunday is the last day to pick up a book and register in the foyer.

  • Midwest Chinese Christians Association (MCCA) summer retreat is July 2-5. Online registration closes June 21.

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This Week's Bible Reading

  • June 8 - Proverbs 23; Ecclesiastes 6
  • June 9 - Proverbs 24; Ecclesiastes 7
  • June 10 - Psalm 90; Ecclesiastes 8
  • June 11- Psalm 91; Ecclesiastes 9
  • June 12 - Psalm 92; Ecclesiastes 10

(Complete plan here.)

Growth Group Guide

  1. Would you rather be a queen in a foreign land or a commoner in your homeland?
  2. How is King Xerxes's power shown in Esther 1?
  3. How is Esther's lack of power shown in Esther 2?
  4. Who has true power in the book of Esther? How is that both encouraging and challenging?
  5. Tell a story about how a past experience seemed like a waste, but God used it for good.

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