When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways.
1 Corinthians 13:11
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, October 1, 2023
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge will continue the sermon series The Life Of David with a message entitled Man On The Run from 1 Samuel 21.
Worship Services
8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. - Hispanic Service, Chapel
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, October 1, 2023
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge will continue the sermon series The Life Of David with a message entitled Man On The Run from 1 Samuel 21.
Worship Services
8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. - Hispanic Service, Chapel
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
ANNUAL CHURCH CONFERENCE
Sunday, October 1, 6:00 p.m., Chapel
Dawson’s Annual Church Conference will take place Sunday, October 1, at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel. We will discuss several key items of business, including the 2024 Church Budget, the 2024 Nominating Team Report, the introduction of the newly nominated deacons, and a report from the Dawson Foundation. The Ad Hoc Team for Sanctuary and Adjacent Space Renovations will bring a report to the church for phase one of the Master Plan presented in May of 2022. The first phase is for renovation of the Sanctuary and East Commons area. Please join us for this important Church Conference meeting.
Contact: Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org
ANNUAL CHURCH CONFERENCE
Sunday, October 1, 6:00 p.m., Chapel
Dawson’s Annual Church Conference will take place Sunday, October 1, at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel. We will discuss several key items of business, including the 2024 Church Budget, the 2024 Nominating Team Report, the introduction of the newly nominated deacons, and a report from the Dawson Foundation. The Ad Hoc Team for Sanctuary and Adjacent Space Renovations will bring a report to the church for phase one of the Master Plan presented in May of 2022. The first phase is for renovation of the Sanctuary and East Commons area. Please join us for this important Church Conference meeting.
Contact: Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org
October Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
Dawson Welcomes New Associate Minister to Children
Dawson is excited to announce that Hannah Price has been called to serve as our Associate Minister to Children. She will begin at Dawson on October 9, 2023. Hannah is engaged to Spencer Adams. They will be married on December 16, 2023. Hannah is a graduate of the University of Alabama and will graduate from Beeson Divinity School in May of 2024. She is currently serving in a part-time children’s ministry role at another local church in the Birmingham area. She has also taught ballet in our Dawson Ballet program for the last two years. She has a clear call to serve in the local church and specifically with children’s ministry. We are excited to have Hannah join our staff and look forward to seeing God use her to serve alongside our Minister to Children, Meg Brown, in ministering to our kids and families. Please join us in praying for Hannah and Spencer as they make this transition to join the staff at Dawson.
Together in Missions
Christmas for a Child
Every year, Dawson members and Life Groups provide Christmas gifts for over one hundred children. This year is no exception; however, the ministry details have changed to be able to provide for more children. Here are the details:
- This year, children from our Kids Connection ministry will be the recipients of your newly purchased gifts.
- There will be 13 different size and age-group lists for you to consider.
- These shopping lists will be located in the Sanctuary Foyer beginning Sunday, October 1.
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Simply follow the instructions on your list and return the new gifts to the Gathering Room (1st Floor North) anytime from October 1–November 30.
Please note that multiple children may receive the items you purchase instead of a single individual. For more information, contact Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org.
Women on Mission
Tuesday, October 10, 10:00 a.m., Social Hall
Learn about the multi-faceted work of missionaries in Southeast Asia. We will collect an offering that will be used in their work. Come early to enjoy delicious brunch food, coffee, and a time of fellowship.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Bible Study
NEW ADULT BIBLE STUDY BEGINS OCTOBER 11
Beginning October 11, 6:00 p.m.–7:15 p.m., 258 North
Join Dr. Ken Mathews for this 7-week Bible Study beginning October 11. The more we grow our understanding of God’s identity and distinctiveness, the better armed we are to face our real-world, everyday challenges with vibrant spirituality. This study explores these qualities of the God we worship: the one God in three persons, the God who speaks, the God who suffers, the God who triumphs, the God who saves, and the God who is all holy and all glorious. Please visit dawsonchurch.org/fallstudies for book information and to register for this study.
Contact: Kristen Torres at ktorres@dawsonchurch.org
FALL SCRIPTURE EXPERIENCE FOR WOMEN
Tuesdays, October 3–24, 8:15–9:00 a.m., Aldridge Gardens
Dawson Women of all ages are invited to return to Aldridge Gardens to experience the refreshment of the forty-sixth Psalm on Tuesday mornings at 8:15 in October. We will meet at Aldridge Gardens and Kristen Torres will facilitate a time of meditating on, praying through, and reflecting on this comforting Scripture passage, both as a group and individually. As we experience God’s creation, our prayer is that He will “lead us beside still waters” and “restore our souls.” Please visit dawsonchurch.org/women to learn more and to register.
Contact: Kristen Torres at ktorres@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
FALL FESTIVAL 2023
Friday, October 27, 6:00–8:30 p.m.
Please join us for Fall Festival 2023 for a night of bingo, inflatables, food, rides, a petting zoo, and fun for the whole family. This year’s Fall Festival even includes a laser light show! You and your family can experience lights in the sky and participate in our traditional activities like our cake walk, kids games, and more. Volunteers are still needed. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Bre Huff for more information.
Contact: Bre Huff at bhuff@dawsonchurch.org
Day School Extra Teachers and Substitutes Needed
The Dawson Day School offers Bible-based preschool care and teaching for children 18 months old through Pre-K in a half-day program each week during the school year. We currently have 107 students enrolled, and are seeking additional teachers and substitute teachers for the 2023–2024 school year. For more information or to apply, please contact Kathy Daniel, Dawson’s Day School Director.
Contact: Kathy Daniel at kdaniel@dawsonchurch.org
CALLING ALL VETERANS
We enjoy honoring our Dawson Veterans each November. If you have served in the armed forces and have not been contacted by Dawson in the past, please let us know of your service. We would like to know which branch you served and during which years. Please send that information to Tommy Sanders at tsanders@dawsonchurch.org.
Together in Prayer
In Love and Sympathy
Jeff Troha in the death of his mother.
Robin and Steve Wilhelm in the death of Robin’s father, and Camp and Ryan Wilhelm
in the death of their grandfather.
In Loving Memory
Julie Troha – September 24, 2023
Congratulations
Ashley and Freiley Cox on the birth of their daughter, Charlotte Jean Cox,
on September 21, 2023.
Shelby and Alex Miller on the birth of their daughter, Wesley Elizabeth Miller,
on September 24. 2023.
Welcome to Dawson
Jacob & Brittany Irvin
Stephen Johnson
Ashley Patock
Together This Week
Sunday, October 1
| 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. | GriefShare/254 North |
| 3:00 p.m. | Chapel Jazz Band/Chapel |
| 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 |
| 6:00 p.m. | Church Conference/Chapel |
Monday, October 2
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Morning Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, October 3
| 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, October 4
| 9:30 a.m. | Adult Bible Studies/2nd FL North |
| 11:00 p.m. | MidWeek Bible Study/Chapel |
| 12:00 p.m. | Fellowship Lunch/Fellowship Hall |
| 4:45 p.m. |
Fellowship Supper/Fellowship Hall Spaghetti, Green Beans, Salad, Bread, Dessert Kids Sacks: Corn Dogs |
| 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 Game Night/FRC |
| 6:00 p.m. | High School Loft/The Loft |
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Choir/Choir Room |
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Orchestra/Sanctuary |
Thursday, October 5
| 9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
| 10:00 a.m. | Dawsonaires/Choir Room |
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