Together at Dawson

Ladies, you are invited to stop by one of the welcome desks beginning Sunday, November 27 for a complimentary Advent gift from Dawson’s Women Ministry. May this season of expectation and anticipation reflect our heart's cry as we sing, say, and pray: "O Come to us, abide in us, our Lord Emmanuel."  Available at Next Steps, or at the Arendall and North Building Welcome Desks.

Contact: Kristen Torres at ktorres@dawsonchurch.org

Every Sunday of the Advent season musicians will fill the air with Christmas tunes between the morning services. Members of Dawson Orchestra, students from Dawson Music Academy, and other musical guests will be featured for Music on the Patio. Make sure to listen for the sounds of the season on the front steps of the Sanctuary.

For more information, please contact Hailey Pepper, Dawson Children’s Music Coordinator.

Contact: Hailey Pepper at hpepper@dawsonchurch.org

On Friday, December 2 we’ll leave the North Parking Lot at 10:00 a.m. for a Christmas Mystery lunch. You can make your reservation by calling the Church Office. Please join us for good food, fellowship, and enjoying beautiful Christmas decorations! For more information, please contact Tommy Sanders at 205-871-7324 or tsanders@dawsonchurch.org.

For more than 40 years, people have come to Dawson to experience the joy that God gave us with the birth of His son, Jesus, through Candlelight at Dawson. Culminating with the candlelit singing of Silent Night, these evenings of worship are anticipated each year by our community, making it a perfect time to invite a teacher, neighbor, or friend. This year there will be three worship opportunities:

Friday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 17 at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 18 at 5:00 p.m.

Doors open 45 minutes prior to the service.

Contact: John Woods at jwoods@dawsonchurch.org

Dawson Preschool Ministry would love to have you join us to help with preschoolers during Candlelight! Please consider serving with us—we think you will love it! For more information, contact Donna Allan.

Contact: Donna Allan at dallan@dawsonchurch.org

Music lessons make the perfect gift for an aspiring musician. This Christmas, let Dawson Music Academy help you give the gift of music. Children, grandchildren, or even adults will enjoy the gift of weekly lessons at convenient times, customized to their interests. To purchase a gift certificate, please visit dawsonmusicacademy.org. Receive $10 off by using the promo code “CHRISTMAS.”

Contact: Kimberly Jones at kjones@dawsonchurch.org

DNOW/Discipleship Now is January 13-15, 2023, for 6–12th grade students to know God and make Him known. Come worship, grow, and deepen relationships. Students will stay in host homes throughout the weekend and participate in worship services, small groups, service projects, and fun late-night activities! Our theme for DNOW 2023 is "Sufficient." Miles Fidell, lead pastor at Auburn Community Church, will speak, and Kara Fincher, Associate Minister to College Students, and her band will lead us in worship.

Early bird price is $115 through November 30. Regular price is $135 from December 1–31. Late price is $155 starting January 1, 2023. Payment is non-refundable. Registration will end January 6 in order for us to purposefully place students in host homes. Price includes hoodie (guys) or sweatshirt (girls), 4 meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday), a late-night activity, and worship. Visit dawsonchurch.org/DNow to register.

Contact: Karmin Lytle at klytle@dawsonchurch.org