Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? As it is written, “For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.”
Romans 8:35–36
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, October 2, 2022
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge begins a new sermon series on 1 Thessalonians with a message entitled A Life Worthy Of Imitation from 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10.
Worship Services
8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. - Hispanic Service, Chapel
Hispanic Congregation Online
dawsonchurch.org/hispaniclive
Life Groups
| 8:30 a.m. | Adults, Preschool, Hearts & Hands | |
| 9:45 a.m. | Adults, Students, Kids, Preschool, Hearts & Hands | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Adults, College, Preschool, Adult Special Education |
Sunday, October 2, 2022
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge begins a new sermon series on 1 Thessalonians with a message entitled A Life Worthy Of Imitation from 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10.
Worship Services
8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. - Hispanic Service, Chapel
Hispanic Congregation Online
dawsonchurch.org/hispaniclive
Life Groups
| 8:30 a.m. | Adults, Preschool, Hearts & Hands | |
| 9:45 a.m. | Adults, Students, Kids, Preschool, Hearts & Hands | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Adults, College, Preschool, Adult Special Education |
What's Happening
ANNUAL CHURCH CONFERENCE
Sunday, October 2, 6:00 p.m., Chapel
Dawson’s Annual Church Conference will take place on Sunday, October 2, at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel. We will discuss several key items of business, including the 2023 Church Budget, the 2023 Nominating Team Report, the introduction of the newly nominated deacons, and much more. Please join us for this important meeting as a member of Dawson.
Contact: Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org
ANNUAL CHURCH CONFERENCE
Sunday, October 2, 6:00 p.m., Chapel
Dawson’s Annual Church Conference will take place on Sunday, October 2, at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel. We will discuss several key items of business, including the 2023 Church Budget, the 2023 Nominating Team Report, the introduction of the newly nominated deacons, and much more. Please join us for this important meeting as a member of Dawson.
Contact: Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org
October Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
ORDINATION FOR KYLE YOUNG
Sunday, October 9, 6:00 p.m., Chapel
The Dawson Family of Faith is pleased to announce that Kyle Young will be ordained to the Gospel Ministry on Sunday, October 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Please join us for this special worship service. Childcare is available by reservation only. Please send reservations to Donna Allan at dallan@dawsonchurch.org.
Contact: Jan Kennamer Hart at jkennamerhart@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Missions
INVITE YOUR HISPANIC FRIENDS!
Sunday, October 2, Next Steps
Here’s a great opportunity to invite your Hispanic friends to church. On Sunday, October 2 in the Next Steps Area of the Sanctuary Foyer you can pick up a Spanish New Testament to share with your friends. Each of these Bibles will contain a brochure that includes details about Dawson’s Hispanic Congregation that meets every Sunday morning in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Please feel free to take as many as you need to share these Bibles at work, school, or any social setting.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
WOMEN ON MISSION
Tuesday, October 11, 10:00 a.m., Social Hall
Please come to hear from a missionary who serves in an undisclosed location in central Asia. We will be collecting assorted items for The Ronald McDonald House. You can contact Janell Young at janelleyoung48@gmail.com for a list of the needed items. Come early to enjoy delicious brunch food and coffee!
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
LIFE GROUP LEADER HUDDLE
Sunday, October 16, 5:00 p.m., Chapel
Life Group leaders and those interested in Life Group leadership—mark your calendars and join us for an hour of leader equipping on October 16 at 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Teachers, Directors, Outreach, Assimilation (Care Group), Prayer, Social, and Missions Coordinators will have the opportunity to attend breakout sessions to learn more about their role, hear practical advice, and participate in a panel discussion time. Child care is available by reservation. Please contact Donna Allan at dallan@dawsonchurch.org by Sunday, October 9 to reserve.
Contact: Jacob Pierce at jpierce@dawsonchurch.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FALL FESTIVAL 2022
Friday, October 28, 6:00–8:30 p.m.
Fall Festival is right around the corner! Mark your calendars for October 28 from 6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. This event is such a great time of fellowship with our Dawson family and a great way to engage with the community around us! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Bre Huff at bhuff@dawsonchurch.org.
QUIET RETREAT
Thursday, November 3, 9:00 a.m., The LOFT
This Fall, we’d like to invite women to experience a weekday quiet retreat at Dawson. The majority of this retreat will be personal time to commune with God through guided practices. We will begin and end our time in Scripture and discussing the importance of creating space in our life to retreat. Our prayer is that participants will experience soul refreshment and mind renewal. The retreat will be November 3 from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Space is limited. Register at dawsonchurch.org/women.
Contact: Kristen Torres at ktorres@dawsonchurch.org
CELEBRATE OUR VETERANS
Help us honor our veterans and active military at our Veterans Day Luncheon on November 11. Dawson will be celebrating in two new ways this year: with memorial flowers and a photo display. If you would like to purchase a flower in memory or honor of a veteran, the cost is $15 each. The flowers will decorate the Fellowship Hall on November 11 at our luncheon. If you would like to share a photo of a veteran that day, please bring it to the Church Office prior to November 1. We will display the pictures at the luncheon. Include on the back of the photo: 1.) full name of the person 2.) branch of service/rank 3.) war served in (if applicable) and 4.) specific years of service. Also, please list the person to whom the photo will be returned. For more information, contact Tommy Sanders at tsanders@dawsonchurch.org or call 205-871-7324.
Together in Prayer
Family Dedications
Penny Collins Souders, daughter of Allison and Casey Souders, will participate with her family in dedication this Sunday during the 9:45 a.m. worship service. Penny was born on October 12, 2021. Her grandparents are Carolyn Markham of Hoover and Mark and Suzanne Souders of Metropolis, IL.
Charles Michael Carson, son of Joshua and Mallory Carson, brother of Jacob Carson, will participate with his family in dedication this Sunday during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Charlie was born on February 26, 2022. His grandparents are Michael and Linda Garver of Mobile and Wallace and Terri Carson of Gallatin, TN.
In Love And Sympathy
Cynthia Asbeck in the death of her husband, Don Asbeck.
Kimberly and Greg Cook in the death of Greg’s father, and Geoffrey, Will, and Mary Catherine Cook in the death of their grandfather.
Eric and Laura Corscadden in the death of Eric’s father, and Graham, Liam, and Beckham in the death of their grandfather.
Rachel and Kevin Langston in the death of Rachel’s father, and Grant and Raines Langston in the death of their grandfather.
Martha Phillippi in the death of her father.
Lynn and Brandon Wood in the death of Brandon’s mother, and Taylor and Addison Wood in the death of their grandmother.
In Loving Memory
Don Asbeck — September 23, 2022
Congratulations
Jennifer and Brian Rushing on the birth of their son, James Houlton Rushing, on August 30, 2022.
Welcome To Dawson
Hudson Cearlock
Lawson Cearlock
Collin Doherty
Jackson Treadwell
Harold and Kathy Williamson
Ordinance of Baptism
Turner Harpole // 8:30 a.m.
Together This Week
Sunday, October 2
| 8:30 a.m. | Worship in the Sanctuary & Online |
| 8:30 a.m. | Life Groups |
| 9:45 a.m. | Worship in the Sanctuary & Online |
| 9:45 a.m. | Life Groups |
| 11:00 a.m. | Worship in the Sanctuary & Online |
| 11:00 a.m. | Life Groups |
| 11:00 a.m. | Hispanic Congregation Worship/Chapel & Online |
| 3:00 p.m. | Chapel Jazz Band/Chapel |
| 4:00 p.m. | Chapel Ensemble & Chapel Puppets/Various |
| 5:00 p.m. | Chapel Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room |
| 5:00 p.m. | Middle School Choir Rehearsal/354 North |
| 5:00 p.m. | Bible Drill & Bible Buddies/2nd FL Arendall |
| 6:00 p.m. | DSM Sunday Nights |
| 6:00 p.m. | Annual Church Conference/Chapel |
Monday, October 3
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, October 4
| 7:00 a.m. | Go Love Tell Prayer Meeting/Online |
| 10:30 a.m. | Sara Finley Life Group/100 West |
| 7:00 p.m. | AUXANO/Chapel |
Wednesday, October 5
| 9:30 a.m. | Adult Bible Studies/2nd FL North |
| 11:00 a.m. | MidWeek Bible Studies/Social Hall |
| 12:00 p.m. | Fellowship Lunch/Fellowship Hall |
| 4:45 p.m. |
Fellowship Supper/Fellowship Hall Taco Salad & Dessert Kids Sacks: Crispitos |
| 6:00 p.m. | MidWeek Bible Studies/Social Hall |
| 6:00 p.m. | Adult Bible Studies/2nd FL North |
| 6:00 p.m. | Preschool Music & Missions/Arendall & East |
| 6:00 p.m. | Collide/Arendall & East |
| 6:00 p.m. | DSM Illuminate/The LOFT |
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Choir/Choir Room |
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Orchestra/Sanctuary |
Thursday, October 6
| 9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
| 10:00 a.m. | Dawsonaires/Choir Room |
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