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 11, 2022
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the Advent sermon series, Became, with a message entitled Children Of God from John 1:9–13.
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 11, 2022
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the Advent sermon series, Became, with a message entitled Children Of God from John 1:9–13.
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
CANDLELIGHT AT DAWSON
December 16–18
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
CANDLELIGHT AT DAWSON
December 16–18
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
December Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
STOCK GIFTS: GIVING THAT GOES FURTHER
Appreciated stock is a good way to contribute to the church, because capital gains taxes are not assessed. Transfer your stock electronically by contacting the church Finance Office at 205-871-7324.
Seniors Can Save Taxes with an IRA Charitable RMD
Transfer your IRA assets via a tax provision which allows people who are 70½ or older to direct up to $100,000 per year of their IRA distributions to the church. The transfer counts toward the donor’s Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), but does not increase the donor’s taxable income, thereby helping to reduce income taxes. Please talk to your tax advisor and IRA Administrator about how to make a charitable rollover.
Contact: Randy Poe at rpoe@dawsonchurch.org
BLAKE JENKINS ACCEPTS NEW CALL TO CHURCH IN SOUTH CAROLINA
On Sunday, December 11, Blake Jenkins will be preaching in view of a call to be the Senior Pastor of Spring Valley Baptist Church in Columbia, SC. Blake has served faithfully here at Dawson as our Minister to College Students for the last four and a half years. With Blake’s leadership, we have all witnessed the spiritual and numerical growth in our college ministry. While Blake is excited for this new opportunity, he and his family will deeply miss Dawson and the rich relationships they have here. Please pray for Blake as he prepares for this transition. His last day in the office will be December 22.
We are excited for Blake, Becca, Thomas, and Will, and encourage you to attend a time of celebration and farewell to their family from 3:00-6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12 in the Chapel.
Together in Ministries
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
DNOW 2023
January 13–15, 2023
DNOW is January 13-15, 2023, for 6–12th grade students to know God and make Him known. Students will stay in host homes throughout the weekend and participate in worship services, small groups, service projects, and fun late-night activities! 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
CENTRIKID REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
July 24–28, Timbercreek Camp
spend the week in worship, Bible study, recreation, tracks, and end each day in church group time. CentriKid is July 24-28 at Timbercreek camp in Pulaski, Mississippi. To reserve your child’s spot, we must have the completed registration form submitted with a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $100 no later than February 1. Register today at dawsonkids.org.
Contact: Danielle Bell at dbell@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
Linda and Bruce Watkins in the death of Linda’s mother, Traci and Jeremy Jester in the death of Traci’s grandmother, and Julia and Alice Jester in the death of their great-grandmother.
Cathy and Jon Vance in the death of Cathy’s brother, and Chris Vance in the death of his uncle.
Congratulations
Haley and Jared Miller on the birth of their daughter, Annie Elizabeth Miller, on November 30, 2022.
Welcome To Dawson
Knox Brumeloe
Claire Harrison
Luke Schmaeling
Emma Story
Together This Week
Sunday, December 11
| 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 |
| 4:00 p.m. | Chapel Puppets/351 North |
| 4:00 p.m. | Chapel Ensemble/Choir Room |
| 5:00 p.m. | Chapel Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room |
| 5:00 p.m. | Middle School Choir Rehearsal/354 North |
Monday, December 12
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, December 13
| 7:00 a.m. | Go Love Tell Prayer Meeting/Online |
| 10:30 a.m. | Sara Finley Life Group/100 West |
Wednesday, December 14
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Choir/Choir Room |
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Orchestra/Sanctuary |
Thursday, December 15
| 9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
Friday, December 16
| 6:30 p.m. | Candlelight at Dawson/Sanctuary |
Saturday, December 17
| 5:00 p.m. | Candlelight at Dawson/Sanctuary |
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.