FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you for visiting us at Dawson. We’d be honored to have you as our guest!
What should I wear?
At Dawson, you’ll see all styles of dress. Some guys will wear a suit and tie and some ladies will wear dresses. You may even see some people wearing jeans. We say, choose an outfit you already own, one you feel comfortable in, and just join us.
What can I expect?
Each service will have a blend of songs and music that all ages can enjoy. We will sing, pray, and have a short time of greeting. Pastor David will then share a message about truth, grace, and hope. We will sing another song, and then Pastor David will offer some final words and a benediction.
Will you call me out as a visitor?
Absolutely not! Our goal is to create an environment that is comfortable for all. You WILL NOT be singled out as a visitor. We don’t make visitors stand or raise their hand. We will invite you to fill out a card so we can get to know you better. If you’d like to fill out that card now, please click here.
How long will the service last?
We have three worship services, 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00 a.m. Each service is planned for roughly an hour. The early service will dismiss in time for the 9:45 a.m. Life Group hour. You can find more information on our Life Groups here.
What time should I arrive?
We suggest you arrive a few minutes early for the 8:30 a.m. service. Maybe even as many as 10 or 15 minutes early for the 9:45 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. services to provide ample time for parking. Our Parking Deck, located across from the Sanctuary, is the best place to park. It is also very easy to exit, so don’t worry about being trapped after the service. Every Sunday, our Traffic Officers keep traffic on Oxmoor Road moving quickly for arrivals and departures.
If you would like to attend one of our Life Groups at 9:45 a.m., give yourself plenty of time to stop by our Arendall Welcome Center so a Greeter can personally escort you to a Life Group. If you have children attending with you, you will also want to have enough time to take them to our Children’s Check-in area, especially if this is your first time to visit Dawson.
Do you have something for children?
Absolutely! Preschoolers (birth–Kindergarten) have their own programming designed especially for them during each worship hour—8:30, 9:45, and 11:00 a.m. They will learn simple Bible truths through engaging age-appropriate activities. Experience has shown us that the children truly enjoy this time just for them, but please feel free to bring your children with you to the worship service if that is more comfortable for your first time at Dawson.
Kids in 1st through 5th grade will join their families in worship and can also attend the 9:45 a.m. Life Group hour with peers their age.
Middle and high school students are invited to attend the 9:45 a.m. Life Groups with our Student Ministry.
Do you have accommodations for individuals with special needs?
Yes! Visit our Special Needs Ministry page for more information.
Can I visit just this once?
Yes! There is absolutely no pressure to ever come again, but we really hope you do. We would also love for you to fill out a Guest Card so someone can follow up with you in person. By filling out a card, you are able to let us know how you prefer to be contacted (phone, email, text, etc.).
And, if you’d like to know more about Dawson, we would love for you to attend our next Membership Matters class. This is a great way to learn a lot about our church family in a short amount of time on a Sunday morning.