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 30, 2023
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge will continue the series Forgiveness with a message entitled How Can I Forgive? from Ephesians 4:32 and Colossians 3:13.
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, April 30, 2023
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge will continue the series Forgiveness with a message entitled How Can I Forgive? from Ephesians 4:32 and Colossians 3:13.
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
NOMINATIONS DUE THIS SUNDAY
The Nominating Team is requesting input from Dawson members as they begin the process of nominating Deacons, Church Officers, and Standing Team Members for 2024. Names of people to be considered for these positions should be submitted to the Church Office by this Sunday, April 30. You may submit names by emailing your nominations to nominate@dawsonchurch.org or visiting the church’s website. You may also complete your forms by hand and either return them to the Church Office or drop them in the offering receptacles. Forms are available at the Church Office.
To nominate online:
1. Go to www.dawsonchurch.org/nominate
2. Click the link “Nominate Now,” and read the description.
3. Click the link “2024 Leadership Positions” to bring up the online form.
4. In the form, type the names you wish to suggest for the various positions (you do not have to submit names for all positions).
5. When finished, click “send,” and your suggestions will be emailed to the Church Office.
Contact: Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org
NOMINATIONS DUE THIS SUNDAY
The Nominating Team is requesting input from Dawson members as they begin the process of nominating Deacons, Church Officers, and Standing Team Members for 2024. Names of people to be considered for these positions should be submitted to the Church Office by this Sunday, April 30. You may submit names by emailing your nominations to nominate@dawsonchurch.org or visiting the church’s website. You may also complete your forms by hand and either return them to the Church Office or drop them in the offering receptacles. Forms are available at the Church Office.
To nominate online:
1. Go to www.dawsonchurch.org/nominate
2. Click the link “Nominate Now,” and read the description.
3. Click the link “2024 Leadership Positions” to bring up the online form.
4. In the form, type the names you wish to suggest for the various positions (you do not have to submit names for all positions).
5. When finished, click “send,” and your suggestions will be emailed to the Church Office.
Contact: Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org
April Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
NEW PROCEDURE FOR RECEIVING CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
This April, Dawson will begin emailing quarterly contribution statements in lieu of mailing hard copies. All that is required is a valid email address and phone number associated with your record. If we do not have a valid email address for your record, your statement of giving will continue to come by regular mail given we have your current address. If you have not received and emailed statement or hard copy for the first quarter by the later part of April, please contact Marilyn Lloyd in the Finance Office.
Contact: Marilyn Lloyd at mlloyd@dawsonchurch.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
KIDLIFE REGISTRATION OPENS ON MONDAY!
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,” Registration opens May 1, so please register your children early. We will also 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 children can learn more about KidLife and sign up to serve HERE.
Contact: Brooke Gibson at bgibson@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Missions
WOMEN ON MISSION
Tuesday, May 9, 10:00 a.m., Social Hall
Come hear Dr. Bill and Paulette Rogers about their medical mission trip to Guatemala. We will also collect money for the Firehouse Ministries. This can be cash, checks (payable to Firehouse Ministries) or Amazon gift cards to help meet the needs of this ministry.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
RISING 6TH GRADE MEETING
Sunday, May 7, 12:00–1:00 p.m.,The LOFT
Parents of rising 6th graders: We would like to meet with you and your student as we unpack Dawson Student Ministry.
When? Sunday, May 7, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Where? The LOFT (3rd FL Arendall)
What? Learn about our student ministry.
At the meeting you will hear the purpose behind what we do, receive an overview of what happens in student ministry, hear from a panel of DSM parents and volunteers, have an opportunity to ask questions, and tour the DSM space. Registration is not needed.
Contact: Karmin Lytle at klytle@dawsonchurch.org
GRIEFSHARE ORIENTATION
Sunday, May 7, 3:00–4:30 p.m., 253 North
The GriefShare program is for anyone who has lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend. This can be a confusing time of isolation and hurt, and you may have questions about things you’ve never faced before. An orientation session will be held on Sunday afternoon, May 7 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 253 North. Feel free to invite others in your family to attend. Please contact Tommy Sanders for more information.
Contact: Tommy Sanders at tsanders@dawsonchurch.org
SIGN UP TODAY FOR AFTERTHOUGHTS
AfterThoughts is a weekly email with thought-provoking questions related to the Sunday sermon. AfterThoughts is sent on Mondays and is a great tool for your personal devotional time and for engaging others in spiritual conversations. If you would like to receive AfterThoughts in your inbox each week, click HERE to subscribe.
Contact: Rachel Langston at rlangston@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.
Experience the JOY of CHRISTMAS IN JULY at Summer Music Camp, July 17-21. Preschool and elementary campers will enjoy Christmas favorites as we CELEBRATE Jesus during a week of musical explorations, rec games, art activities, fun with friends, and more! Sign up for a HOLLY JOLLY summer at dawsonmusicacademy.org and use promo code “CHRISTMAS” to receive $10 off!
Contact: Kimberly Jones at kjones@dawsonchurch.org
MONTHLY VERSE DIGITAL WALLPAPERS
Now available, digital wallpaper verses for your mobile device.
Download monthly wallpaper verses here.
Together in Prayer
In Love and Sympathy
Wafa and Adel Abawi in the death of Wafa's brother.
Alisa Hyde in the death of her husband, Craig Hyde, and Ali, Cassady, and Ella Jayne Hyde in the death of their father.
In Loving Memory
Craig Hyde - April 20, 2023
Congratulations
Lauren and Price Wicks on the birth of their son, Samuel Price Wicks, on April 21, 2023.
Welcome to Dawson
Nic Cockrell
Rachel Fuller
Sara Beth Fuller
Avery Pool
Together This Week
Sunday, April 30
| 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 Puppets/351 North |
| 4:00 p.m. | Chapel Ensemble/354 North |
| 4:00 p.m. | Membership Matters Class/Social Hall |
| 5:00 p.m. | Chapel Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room |
Monday, May 1
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, May 2
| 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, May 3
| 9:30 a.m. | Adult Bible Studies/2nd FL North |
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Choir/Choir Room |
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Orchestra/Sanctuary |
Thursday, May 4
| 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.