If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned but have not love, I gain nothing.
1 Corinthians 13:3
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, March 5, 2023
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series, EXODUS, with a message entitled EXODUS: Renewal from Exodus 34:10–35.
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, March 5, 2023
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series, EXODUS, with a message entitled EXODUS: Renewal from Exodus 34:10–35.
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
PRESCHOOL FAMILY NIGHT
Sunday, March 5, 4:00 p.m.
Dawson Preschool Ministry invites preschoolers and their families to join us for a Lego-themed Block Party. We will begin in the Sanctuary for family worship with the Chapel Choir Puppet Team, then move to the FRC for fellowship, games, inflatables, and a popcorn bar. Reservations are not required for this free event. Invite your friends to join you!
Contact: Brooke Gibson at bgibson@dawsonchurch.org
PRESCHOOL FAMILY NIGHT
Sunday, March 5, 4:00 p.m.
Dawson Preschool Ministry invites preschoolers and their families to join us for a Lego-themed Block Party. We will begin in the Sanctuary for family worship with the Chapel Choir Puppet Team, then move to the FRC for fellowship, games, inflatables, and a popcorn bar. Reservations are not required for this free event. Invite your friends to join you!
Contact: Brooke Gibson at bgibson@dawsonchurch.org
March Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
KidLife, Dawson’s version of VBS, will be held on campus June 5-8. Our theme this year is “God At Work,” and we will need hundreds of volunteers to join our construction crew to teach preschoolers and children that God made them to GROW in God’s Word, SHOW their love for God, CARE for others, and SHARE the good news about Jesus. First-time to volunteer? New volunteers are placed with veteran KidLife teachers. Classes rotate through various activities throughout the morning, and all training, curriculum, and supplies will be provided for you. Adults and students can learn more about KidLife and sign up to serve at dawsonchurch.org/kidlife.
Contact: Brooke Gibson at bgibson@dawsonchurch.org
Beginning Sunday, March 5, valet parking will be available for those who need to use this service on Sunday mornings. The valet parking drop off will be located underneath the crosswalk between the North Building and Sanctuary on Highland Road/Manhattan Street. Valet parking will begin at 8:00 a.m. and conculde after the 11:00 a.m. worship service. On campus drivers should continue to exercise caution within and around the drop off area on Sunday mornings.
Contact: Tommy Sanders at tsanders@dawsonchurch.org
The Dawson Foundation Educational Scholarship Fund is supported by voluntary gifts from church members and friends. It is not a church budget item but is independent of the church’s regular finances. The fund is primarily designed to give assistance to deserving young people. Applications for Fall 2023–Spring 2024 scholarships from the Dawson Foundation Educational Scholarship Fund must be received in the Church Office on or before April 1, 2023. Applications by mail must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2023 to be considered. Applications are available in the Church Office or can be emailed to you. Please contact the Church Office at 205-871-7324 to request an application or Caroline Gwaltney at cgwaltney@dawsonchurch.org for more information.
Contact: Caroline Gwaltney at cgwaltney@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Missions
Many people have made The Learning Center a great success as a ministry. Come and hear the latest from director Ryann Mitchell. We will collect items for Pathways–A Home for Women. Check their website, HERE, in mid-March for their most up-to-date needs and restrictions.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
For BREAKAWAY 2023, we are headed to Asheville, North Carolina for Student Life Camp from July 10–14, 2023. At camp, we will unpack one of the world's greatest mysteries, the Holy Trinity, and will learn the identity of God through the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. The cost is $400 and includes transportation, a meal plan for the week, a 4-night stay at the University of North Carolina-Asheville, T-shirt, camp costs, and more. A $150 non-refundable deposit is due at registration. Final payment is due May 1. If your high schooler has registered for Chapel Choir Mission Tour 2023, please use the code MT2023 to receive $100 off BREAKAWAY registration. Registration closes on April 5! Click here to register for BREAKAWAY 2023!
Contact: Karmin Lytle at klytle@dawsonchurch.org
College students are invited to join us March 24–25 at Camp Dawson for a spring retreat. When we say "retreat," we mean it! We're working hard to balance both purpose and play, creating an opportunity for deep fellowship and true rest. We're excited to welcome John Woods, Dawson's Music and Worship Pastor, as our worship leader and Kyle Young, Dawson's Hispanic Ministry Associate, to lead our gatherings. The theme for this weekend is ALL NATIONS, ALL PEOPLES. We will talk about God's heart for the nations and how to share the gospel of Jesus in various contexts. The total cost is $30, which includes a T-shirt, 4 meals, overnight lodging, 3 gatherings, and more. Registration opens March 1, 2023.
Contact: Kara Fincher at kfincher@dawsonchurch.org
On Sunday, May 21, we will honor our 2023 seniors in all three worship services but will have a special in-person commissioning time at the end of the 8:30 a.m. hour. Breakfast will immediately follow in Fellowship Hall. Parents, siblings, and seniors are invited to attend the breakfast, while other friends and family are invited to join us in the 8:30 a.m. service. Families of seniors, please register each member of your immediate family no later than Sunday, April 16. Click here to register and to find out more information about submitting pictures to help us celebrate your senior on May 21.
Contact: Karmin Lytle at klytle@dawsonchurch.org
Dawson Music Academy invites all preschool-5th graders to join us for Summer Music Camp, July 17-21. Music Camp is a fun-filled week with music and friends that includes instruments and musical exploration, rec games, art activities, worship rallies, and more! Reserve your spot at dawsonmusicacademy.org and use the promo code "SUMMERFUN" for $10 off.
Contact: Kimberly Jones at kjones@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Prayer
Family Dedication
Nathan Reid Stevens, son of Natalie and Jeff Stevens, will participate with his family in dedication this Sunday during the 8:30 a.m. worship service. Nathan was born on October 21, 2022. His grandparents are Kelly McCarty of Abilene, TX, Susan McCarty of Dallas, TX, and Vicki and Sid Stevens of College Station, TX.
Marguerite Louise Brockman, daughter of Christina and Will Brockman, will participate with her family in dedication this Sunday during the 9:45 a.m. worship service. Margaux was born on October 14, 2022. Her grandparents are Jim Huckaby of Sharpsburg, GA, Donald Smith of Senoia, GA, and Gerald Brockman of Birmingham.
Congratulations
Carrie and Parker Nenstiel on the birth of their son, Samuel Wade Nenstiel, on February 19, 2023.
In Love and Sympathy
Christine and Patrick Osborne and Terri and Ben Osborne in the death of Patrick and Ben's father, John Osborne, and Carson, Livi Cate, and Tatum in the death of their grandfather.
Suzy and Kyle Ritter in the death of Suzy's mother.
Welcome to Dawson
Abby McDaniel
Daniel and Morgan Shaw
Ordinance of Baptism
Reed Harvell - 11:00 a.m.
Together This Week
Sunday, March 5
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 |
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/The LOFT |
Monday, March 6
7:00 a.m. | Men's Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, March 7
7:00 a.m. | Go Love Tell Prayer Meeting/Online |
Wednesday, March 8
9:30 a.m. | Adult Bible Studies/2nd FL North |
11:00 a.m. | MidWeek Bible Study/Social Hall |
12:00 p.m. | Fellowship Lunch/Fellowship Hall |
4:45 p.m. |
Fellowship Supper/Fellowship Hall Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Bread & Dessert Kids Sacks: Grilled Cheese |
6:00 p.m. | MidWeek Bible Study/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. | Middle School Loft/The Loft |
6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Choir/Choir Room |
6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Orchestra/Sanctuary |
6:30 p.m. | High School Community Groups/In Homes |
Thursday, March 9
9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
10:00 a.m. | Dawsonaires/Chapel |
Friday, March 10
9:00 a.m. | Women's Quiet Retreat |
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