So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13:13
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, December 10, 2023
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series on The Life Of David with a message entitled You Are The Man! from 2 Samuel 12.
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, December 10, 2023
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series on The Life Of David with a message entitled You Are The Man! from 2 Samuel 12.
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
CANDLELIGHT AT DAWSON
For more than 40 years, people have come to Dawson for the beautiful experience of worship led by the Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra and Combined Student Choirs. You will hear about 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 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 16 at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 17 at 5:00 p.m.
Doors open 45 minutes prior to the service.
Contact: John Woods at jwoods@dawsonchurch.org
CANDLELIGHT AT DAWSON
For more than 40 years, people have come to Dawson for the beautiful experience of worship led by the Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra and Combined Student Choirs. You will hear about 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 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 16 at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 17 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
Dawson Congratulates Ben Hewitt on Completion of Master’s Degree
Please join us in congratulating Ben Hewitt, Dawson’s Associate Minister to Middle School Students, on his graduation from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity. Ben officially graduated on December 8, 2023. Congratulations, Ben, on this wonderful accomplishment!
Contact: Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org
Statements Of Contributions Mailed Out
You will soon be receiving a statement of your contributions (January 1–November 30). Please review your statement and contact the church Finance Office if corrections are needed. These statements allow you to see what you’ve given to Dawson’s ministries in 2023 and confirm your financial commitment for 2024. Please review your statement and pray that you will be found faithful in your gifts to God and to Dawson.
Contact: Randy Poe at rpoe@dawsonchurch.org
Together at Christmas
Sensory-Friendly Candlelight Experience
Saturday, December 16, 4:15 p.m., Chapel
On Saturday, December 16, Dawson's Hearts & Hands Ministry will host a sensory-friendly Candlelight experience designed specifically for families with special needs. This event will include flexible seating, controlled sound and lighting, access to sensory bags, and sound-reducing headphones as the worship service in the Sanctuary is streamed live in the Chapel. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and interactive activities for all ages and abilities. Activities begin at 4:15 p.m. Reserved parking for families participating in this event will be available in the lot adjacent to the Chapel.
Contact: Carson Osborne at cosborne@dawsonchurch.org
Christmas Eve Morning Worship: One Service
Sunday, December 24, 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary
Sunday Morning Life Groups for all ages will not meet on December 24. Instead, there will be one family-friendly worship service at 11:00 a.m. You are invited and encouraged to bring your entire family, children and babies, to worship with you. The Nursery is available for childcare for children ages three and under.
Contact: John Woods at jwoods@dawsonchurch.org
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
Sunday, 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
Volunteer In The Nursery For Candlelight
Friday–Sunday, December 15–17, 5:00 p.m.
Dawson’s Preschool Ministry needs your help during our Candlelight services. This is a fun and rewarding place to serve—attend a service and serve during another. For more information, please contact Donna Allan.
Contact: Donna Allan at dallan@dawsonchurch.org
Register for All in 4 Him
Saturday, February 3, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
ALL IN 4 HIM is an event for kids dedicated to Bible study, worship, games, and interactive learning activities. Our theme for 2024 is “Jesus Christ, My Living Hope.” We will take this theme and devote our time to making this Bible truth a part of each 1st-5th grader’s everyday life. To learn more information and to register, please visit dawsonchurch.org/4Him.
Contact: Meg Brown at mbrown@dawsonchurch.org
GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC
Music lessons make the perfect gift for an aspiring musician. This Christmas, let Dawson Music Academy help you give the gift of music. Children, grandchildren, or even adults will enjoy the gift of weekly lessons at convenient times, customized to their interests. To purchase a gift certificate, please visit dawsonmusicacademy.org. Receive $10 off by using the promo code “CHRISTMAS.”
Contact: Kimberly Jones a kjones@dawsonchurch.org
REGISTER TODAY FOR DNOW
January 12–14, 2024
DNOW/Discipleship Now is January 12–14 for 6–12th grade students to know God and make Him known. Our theme for DNOW 2024 is “To Be Found Faithful.” Students will stay in host homes throughout the weekend and participate in worship services, small groups, service projects, and fun late-night activities. To learn more information and to register, please visit dawsonchurch.org/DNow.
Contact: Bryan Howard at bhoward@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Prayer
In Love and Sympathy
Friends and family of Thomas Gauldin.
In Loving Memory
Thomas Gauldin – November 24, 2023
Congratulations
Mary Madison and Stephen Himic on the birth of their son, Jack Taylor Himic,
on December 4, 2023.
Welcome to Dawson
Martha May Ellis
Together This Week
Sunday, December 10
| 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 |
| 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 |
Monday, December 11
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Morning Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, December 12
| 10:30 a.m. | Sara Finley Life Group/100 West |
Wednesday, December 13
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Choir/Choir Room |
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Orchestra/Sanctuary |
Thursday, December 14
| No Evening Activities |
Friday, December 15
| 6:30 p.m. | Candlelight at Dawson/Sanctuary |
Saturday, December 16
| 4:15 p.m. | Sensory-Friendly Candlelight Experience/Chapel |
| 5:00 p.m. | Candlelight at Dawson/Sanctuary |
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.