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 18, 2022
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the Advent sermon series, Became, with a message entitled The Word Became Flesh from John 1:14–18.
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 18, 2022
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the Advent sermon series, Became, with a message entitled The Word Became Flesh from John 1:14–18.
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
OPTIONS FOR END OF YEAR GIVING
You can contribute tithes and offerings right up to the end of the year. As a reminder, the church offers several giving options including mail and online (dawsonchurch.org/give), as well as Text-to-Give and Stocks Gifts.
Text-to-Give: simply text the dollar amount (Example: 25 for $25 or 50 for $50) of your donation to (205) 352-2323. First time users will be asked to complete a one-time form, safely linking your debit card to your smart phone. Thereafter, you can give anytime from anywhere with a single text.
Stock: contact the church Finance Office to confirm your gift and specify its distribution. Dawson’s stock account is at Raymond James & Associates and the contact person is Amy Kutschke at 205-802-4216. Stock transfers might take a few days, so allow plenty of time to assure that the church receives your gift no later than December 31, 2022.
Contact: Randy Poe at rpoe@dawsonchurch.org
DANIELLE BELL ACCEPTS CALL TO TENNESSEE
Danielle Bell, Dawson’s Minister to Children, has accepted a call to return to Belle Aire Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, TN. Danielle has served faithfully at Dawson for over ten years and has led our children’s ministry with energy, excitement, and purpose. Alongside great leaders and investors, Danielle’s desire has always been for children and families to become confident in Christ. No doubt, her innovative and imaginative ways of sharing the Gospel have made an impact on kids and adults alike. While Danielle is excited about this new opportunity, she has shared how much she loves Dawson and the deep relationships she has here.
Families and friends of Danielle are invited to a time of celebration today, December 18, on the 2nd Floor Arendall Building from 9:40 to 10:00 a.m. and from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m., before and after the 9:45 a.m. Life Group hour. This time of celebration will provide an opportunity for our church family to express their prayers and best wishes to Danielle and her daughter, Emmi. Please be praying for them as they make this transition in the coming weeks. Danielle and Emmi will be dearly missed.
Together in Missions & Ministry
CONTRIBUTIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH DECEMBER 31
For your convenience, the Church Office will be open on Friday, December 30, from 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. The Church Office will not be open on Saturday, December 31. If you are unable to get your contribution to the church by 6:00 p.m. on December 30, or have it postmarked by midnight, December 31, please call 205-871-7324 and we will assist you in any way that we can. Thank you for your faithfulness in giving to God’s ministries through Dawson in 2022 and your financial commitments for 2023.
Contact: Randy Poe at rpoe@dawsonchurch.org
Together at Christmas
WELCOME DMA STUDENTS
Sunday, December 18, 8:30, 9:30, 10:45 a.m.
This Sunday, we welcome Dawson Music Academy students as they share their talents by playing various carols and songs that celebrate the joy of Christmas. Our students are grateful for the opportunity to minister to others through the gift of music.
Contact: Kimberly Jones at kjones@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
Together in Ministries
CENTRIKID REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
July 24–28, Timbercreek Camp
CentriKid Camp is for kids finishing 3rd-5th grade. Kids will 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: Meg Brown at mbrown@dawsonchurch.org
ALL IN 4 HIM
February 4, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
ALL IN 4 HIM is dedicated to Bible study, worship, games, and interactive learning activities. For ALL IN 4 HIM, we take a theme and devote our time to making the Bible Truth a part of each 1st–5th grader’s everyday life. Please register today at dawsonkids.org.
Contact: Meg Brown at mbrown@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
REGISTER FOR SPRING MUSIC LESSONS
Are you interested in exploring your musical talents with a new instrument? Dawson Music Academy offers private music lessons that are customized to children and adults of every level. With affordable lessons in virtually any area of study, you are sure to find something to ignite your passion for music. Visit dawsonmusicacademy.org today to register for the spring semester. To receive $10 off registration, use promo code “NEWYEAR.”
Contact: Kimberly Jones at kjones@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Prayer
In Love and Sympathy
Debi and Ed Emanuel in the death of Ed’s daughter.
Martha and Michael Mims in the death of Michael’s father.
Warren Johnson in the death of his wife, Leigh Johnson, and Clay and Brandy Johnson in the death of Clay’s mother.
In Loving Memory
Leigh Johnson — December 7, 2022
Congratulations
Emma and Mitch Lee on the birth of their son, Jason Mitchell Lee Jr., (Mitchell) on December 8, 2022.
Welcome to Dawson
Freiley and Ashley Cox
Kathryn Sumner
Dante Torres
Together This Week
Sunday, December 18
| 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 |
| 5:00 p.m. | Candlelight at Dawson/Sanctuary |
Monday, December 19
| No Activities |
Tuesday, December 20
| 7:00 a.m. | Go Love Tell Prayer Meeting/Online |
Wednesday, December 21
| No Activities |
Thursday, December 22
| No Activities |
Friday, December 23
| Church Office and FRC Closed |
Saturday, December 24
| 5:00 p.m. | Christmas Eve Service/Sanctuary |
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