Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude.
1 Corinthians 13:4
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, April 2, 2023
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge will share a special message for Holy Week entitled The Coming Of The King from Matthew 21:1–19.
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, April 2, 2023
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge will share a special message for Holy Week entitled The Coming Of The King from Matthew 21:1–19.
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
TENEBRAE GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
Friday, April 7, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary
The word tenebrae is Latin for darkness. This special service, led by Dawson's Sanctuary Orchestra, will weave together insturmental music, Scripture, and moments of silence to help us reflect on Christ's death on the cross. Worship begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Contact: Dan Mullis at dmullis@dawsonchurch.org
TENEBRAE GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
Friday, April 7, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary
The word tenebrae is Latin for darkness. This special service, led by Dawson's Sanctuary Orchestra, will weave together insturmental music, Scripture, and moments of silence to help us reflect on Christ's death on the cross. Worship begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Contact: Dan Mullis at dmullis@dawsonchurch.org
April Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
MEALS FOR THE LEARNING CENTER
Tuesdays & Thursdays in April & May
The Learning Center needs your help! We have approximately 30 students currently attending classes in our Spring Term and know it's hard to learn on an empty stomach. If you (or your Life Group or a group of your friends) would be interested in providing lunch for our students, please click here for more information and to sign up on our Take Them A Meal website.
Contact: Ryann Mitchell at rmitchell@bhamlearning.org
WILL YOU INVEST THIS FALL?
Dawson is looking for adult leaders who will INVEST their time, energy, and gifts in teaching God’s Word to God’s people. As a follower of Jesus and an active church member, you are called and gifted to invest in the lives of others. You are invited to discover how and where God could use you this fall. Will you take the first step? Visit dawsonchurch.org/Invest to learn more, then complete and submit the online survey. One of our ministry team members will follow up with you.
Contact: Liz Cuenin at lcuenin@dawsonchurch.org
SERVE WITH US AT KIDLIFE!
Monday–Thursday, June 5–8, 9:00 a.m.–Noon
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 HERE.
Contact: Brooke Gibson at bgibson@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Bible Study
NEW WEEKDAY STUDIES IN APRIL
Wednesdays Mornings
This April, we are excited to offer the refreshment of God's Word through two Wednesday morning studies for women. Both studies begin in April and will meet for four weeks. "Lord, Teach Me to Pray in 28 Days" is a Precept study on the Lord's Prayer and "Women of the Bible" will dive into the life of a specific woman of the Bible each week. We invite you to register online today to engage in God's Word together this Spring. You can find our more and register HERE.
Contact: Lainee Stidham at lstidham@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
Sunday, April 2, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Social Hall
At Dawson, we believe church membership matters. That’s why we have created a new opportunity for all new members and guests called Membership Matters. This two-hour class provides a chance for us to share the heart of who Dawson is. We will take a close look at our vision & mission statements, our Doctrinal Foundation, and ongoing discipleship and mission opportunities available for all members to become involved. The next Membership Matters class is Sunday, April 2 from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Please register HERE. Reservations are required and lunch will be served.
Contact: Liz Cuenin at lcuenin@dawsonchurch.org
SECRET CHURCH SIMULCAST
April 21
Dawson is offering study guides and simulcast log-in information for those who wish to participate in this year's Secret Church on Friday, April 21. Founded and taught by pastor David Platt, Secret Church is a unique, one-night event that is streamed online to over 50,000 participants worldwide. This year's topic is on the book of Jonah. We will learn how the Gospel drives us to make disciples, not just of people who look and think like us—but even those we would consider our enemies. Please register HERE.
Contact: Liz Cuenin at lcuenin@dawsonchurch.org
REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMPS
Registration is open for our 2023 summer camps! Please visit dawsonchurch.org/summer to learn more and to register.
Day Camp 1: June 12–15
Day Camp 2: June 26–30
Ballet Camp: June 19–23
Basketball Camp 1: June 19–22
Music Camp: July 17–21
Basketball Camp 2: July 24–27
Big Art Camp: July 10–13
Contact: Bre Huff at bhuff@dawsonchurch.org
REGISTER FOR SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
July 17–21, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
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
BREAKAWAY 2023 - THREE IN ONE
July 10–14, Asheville, North Carolina
We are headed to Asheville, North Carolina for Student Life Camp from July 10–14, 2023. 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. Registration closes on April 5. Click here to register for BREAKAWAY 2023!
Contact: Karmin Lytle at klytle@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Prayer
In Love and Sympathy
Donna and Jim Allan and Suzanne and John Page in the death of Jim and Suzanne's father; Shea and Miller Allan and James Allan in the death of Miller and James' grandfather; Crandall and Ross Page in the death of Ross' grandfather; Anna Kate and Zach Carroll in the death of Anna Kate's grandfather.
Jim Ferrill in the death of his brother.
Family and friends of Charlotte Hammond.
Bess Hatcher in the death of her husband, Jim Hatcher, and Steve Hatcher in the death of his father.
Tracy and Dean Thornton in the death of Tracy's mother, and Patrick and Eliza Thornton in the death of their grandmother.
Robin and Steve Wilhelm in the death of Steve's mother, and Camp and Ryan Wilhelm in the death of their grandmother.
In Loving Memory
Jim Hatcher - March 20, 2023
Charlotte Hammond - March 24, 2023
Welcome to Dawson
Bobby Haas
Zach and Haley Skipper
Together This Week
Sunday, April 2
| 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 |
| 11:00 a.m. | Membership Matters Class/Social Hall |
| 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 |
Monday, April 3
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, April 4
| 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, April 5
| 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 Taco Salad & Dessert Kids Sacks: Crispitos |
| 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. | DSM Middle School Loft/The LOFT |
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Choir/Choir Room |
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Orchestra/Sanctuary |
| 6:30 p.m. | DSM High School Community Groups |
Thursday, April 6
| 9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
| 10:00 a.m. | Dawsonaires/Choir Room |
Friday, April 7
| 6:30 p.m. | Tenebrae Good Friday Service/Sanctuary |
| 7:00 p.m. | Hispanic Good Friday Service/Chapel |
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.