For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38–39
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, December 4, 2022
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the Advent sermon series, Became, with a message entitled Look To Him! from John 1:6–8.
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, December 4, 2022
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the Advent sermon series, Became, with a message entitled Look To Him! from John 1:6–8.
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
CHRISTMAS AT DAWSON
This season, please join us in celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
He Shall Reign
Student & Collide Choirs Christmas Worship
December 4 • 6:00 p.m. • Sanctuary • Livestream
Candlelight at Dawson
December 16 • 6:30 p.m. • Sanctuary • Livestream
December 17 & 18 • 5:00 p.m. • Sanctuary • Livestream
Doors open 45 minutes prior to the service.
Christmas Eve
December 24 • 5:00 p.m. • Sanctuary
Christmas Day
December 25 • 11:00 a.m. • Sanctuary • Livestream
Life Groups will not meet.
New Year's Day
January 1 • 11:00 a.m. • Sanctuary • Livestream
Life Groups will not meet.
Childcare available for ages 3 and younger.
Livestream is available at live.dawsonchurch.org.
CHRISTMAS AT DAWSON
This season, please join us in celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
He Shall Reign
Student & Collide Choirs Christmas Worship
December 4 • 6:00 p.m. • Sanctuary • Livestream
Candlelight at Dawson
December 16 • 6:30 p.m. • Sanctuary • Livestream
December 17 & 18 • 5:00 p.m. • Sanctuary • Livestream
Doors open 45 minutes prior to the service.
Christmas Eve
December 24 • 5:00 p.m. • Sanctuary
Christmas Day
December 25 • 11:00 a.m. • Sanctuary • Livestream
Life Groups will not meet.
New Year's Day
January 1 • 11:00 a.m. • Sanctuary • Livestream
Life Groups will not meet.
Childcare available for ages 3 and younger.
Livestream is available at live.dawsonchurch.org.
December Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
STATEMENTS OF CONTRIBUTIONS
You will soon be receiving a statement of your contributions (January 1-November 30). Please review your statement and if corrections are needed, contact the church Finance Office. These statements allow you to see what you’ve given to Dawson’s ministries in 2022 and confirm your financial commitment for 2023. Please review your statement and pray that you will be found faithful in your gifts to God and to Dawson.
Contact: Randy Poe at rpoe@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Missions
MISSION TRIP INTEREST LUNCHEON
Sunday, December 4, 12:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Are you interested in serving on a Dawson mission team next year? If so, please join us on December 4 at 12:00 p.m. for a complimentary luncheon in the Fellowship Hall and learn more about our exciting opportunities for 2023! Please register at dawsonchurch.org/missions.
Contact: Kyle Bailey at kbailey@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Bible Study
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR DNOW
January 13–15, 2023
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.
The regular price for the event is $135 from December 1–31. Late pricing will be $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
Together in Ministries
HE SHALL REIGN — COLLIDE AND STUDENT CHOIRS EVENT
Sunday, December 4, 6:00 pm, Sanctuary
Dawson’s Music & Worship Ministry invites you to the Student and Collide Choirs’ Christmas Worship Service on Sunday, December 4 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. These young people gift their offerings of worship to God with energy and enthusiasm, inviting us to join in along the way. It’s a perfect time to invite teachers, neighbors, or friends to participate in worship at Dawson. The worship service will be streaming live at live.dawsonchurch.org.
Contact: Hailey Pepper at hpepper@dawsonchurch.org
ADVENT GIFT FROM WOMEN'S MINISTRY
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
CANDLELIGHT AT DAWSON
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
NURSERY HELP NEEDED
Friday–Sunday December 16–18
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
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
Saturday, December 24, 5:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Christmas Eve at Dawson is both sacred and simple. On Christmas Eve we will tell the Christmas Story and sing familiar carols in a casual atmosphere. This short, family-friendly service is a wonderful time of worship for families of all ages. Join us at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary, and please invite family and friends to worship with us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior and King.
Contact: John Woods at jwoods@dawsonchurch.org
GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC
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
Together in Prayer
In Love and Sympathy
Ashley and Stephen Sheffield in the death of their son, Bennett Michael Sheffield; and Debbie and Rich Pace and family in the death of their grandson and nephew.
Welcome to Dawson
Blaire Boozer
Tom and Janice Granger
Ross Hamilton
Together This Week
Sunday, December 4
| 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 |
| 12:00 p.m. | Mission Trip Interest Luncheon/Fellowship Hall |
| 5:00 p.m. | Bible Drill/2nd FL Arendall |
| 6:00 p.m. | He Shall Reign/Sanctuary |
Monday, December 5
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, December 6
| 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, December 7
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Choir/Choir Room |
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Orchestra/Sanctuary |
Thursday, December 8
| 9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
Watch us live at live.dawsonchurch.org, or watch us each week on CBS 42 on Sundays (one week delayed) at 10:00 a.m.