But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, February 25, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series on ACTS with a message entitled Refined from Acts 5:12–42.
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, February 25, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series on ACTS with a message entitled Refined from Acts 5:12–42.
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
REGISTER TODAY FOR BREAKAWAY
July 19–22, 2024
Students, are you ready for the BEST TRIP of your summer 2024?! For BREAKAWAY 2024, students (grades 6–12) are headed to Panama City Beach, FL, from Friday, July 19, through Monday, July 22. Each day will be packed full of worship sessions, preaching from our Camp Pastor, Jason Curry, free time at the beach, REC games, and epic late nights! We are excited to grow in Christ and in community as we have a blast at Cottages Christian Retreat. Visit dawsonchurch.org/breakaway for more information and to register. Make plans to join us and register today!
Contact: Bryan Howard at bhoward@dawsonchurch.org
REGISTER TODAY FOR BREAKAWAY
July 19–22, 2024
Students, are you ready for the BEST TRIP of your summer 2024?! For BREAKAWAY 2024, students (grades 6–12) are headed to Panama City Beach, FL, from Friday, July 19, through Monday, July 22. Each day will be packed full of worship sessions, preaching from our Camp Pastor, Jason Curry, free time at the beach, REC games, and epic late nights! We are excited to grow in Christ and in community as we have a blast at Cottages Christian Retreat. Visit dawsonchurch.org/breakaway for more information and to register. Make plans to join us and register today!
Contact: Bryan Howard at bhoward@dawsonchurch.org
February Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
At Dawson, we believe church membership matters. Dawson’s Membership Matters Class is offered for all guests and new members. 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 on Sunday, March 3 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. To register, please visit dawsonchurch.org/membershipmatters. Reservations are required and preschool childcare is available upon request.
Contact: Liz Cuenin at lcuenin@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Missions
Applications for 2024 Dawson short-term mission trips are now open! Opportunities include: serving with a children’s ministry in Honduras, leading a sports camp in Colorado, offering medical care to refugees in Uganda, and more! To register, please visit dawsonchurch.org/serve and click on “Global Missions” to begin the process.
Contact: Kyle Bailey at kbailey@dawsonchurch.org
Do you enjoy writing notes to encourage others? If so, then We. Need. You. Dawson women are invited to join us in Room 252 North at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 7 to learn about our Handwritten Ministry.
Contact: Lainee Stidham at lstidham@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
This year’s Guys Retreat is March 8–9, at Camp Dawson. Over the weekend, we will explore biblical manhood through the lens of Scripture. This event is open to all 6th through 12th grade guys and their dads. The cost is $30 per attendee. If you cannot come on Friday night, you are still welcome to come join us on Saturday. Registration is now open and closes on February 29. Visit dawsonchurch.org/students for more information and to register.
Contact: Bryan Howard at bhoward@dawsonchurch.org
Dawson’s College Ministry is headed back to Camp Dawson for a weekend together balancing purpose and play. We are excited to welcome Dr. Joshua Chatraw and Garrison Pavel to lead our gatherings. The theme for the weekend is SALT + LIGHT. We’ll talk through Matthew 5:13–16 and discuss how to live and witness to Christ in a secular age. The total cost is $30, which includes a T-shirt, four meals, overnight lodging, etc. Visit dawsonchurch.org/college for more information and to register. Registration opens Friday, March 1.
Contact: Kara Fincher at kfincher@dawsonchurch.org
Our weekly worship service for college students and young adults, AUXANO, exists to help you walk through the transition for the in-between years (18–29) and to facilitate connection and growth. In this service, we gather together to worship God through song, prayer, and the Word. Please plan to join us on Tuesdays this spring.
Contact: Cole Griffith at cgriffith@dawsonchurch.org
The Dawson Library supports all church ministries and individuals by providing biblically-based resources to encourage and enrich Christian life and service. You are invited to explore our extensive collection of books, DVDs, CDs, Bible references, study guides, and other media. All materials, even reference materials, are available for lending. Whether your interest is in fiction, nonfiction, biography, culture, faith-based study, music, family entertainment, or countless other topics, you’ll be glad you visited the Dawson Library. Please feel free to use our online catalog, or stop by to see us in person during our library hours. We are located in Room 220, 2nd Floor, East Building. Our hours are:
Sundays: 8:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Tuesdays: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Rachael Daughtry at rdaughtry@dawsonchurch.org
Dawson Music Academy invites all preschool-5th graders to join us for Summer Music Camp, July 8–12. 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 today at dawsonmusicacademy.org and use the code "SUMMERFUN" for $10 off.
Contact: Kimberly Jones at kjones@dawsonchurch.org
Dawson will celebrate our 100-year anniversary in April 2025. We are looking for treasures and memorabilia to help us share the story of God’s faithfulness to Dawson over the last 100 years. Please bring your items to the Church Office during our regular weekday office hours. NOTE: In order for us to return these treasures, you must label all items with your name and phone number. Please contact Jan Jones at janjones2436@gmail.com for more information.
Together in Prayer
In Love and Sympathy
Jenni and Blaine Brint in the death of Jenni’s father, and Sophie and Ted Wages and Mason Brint in the death of Sophie and Mason’s grandfather.
Karen and Tim Coghill in the death of Karen’s father, and Matthew and Griffin Coghill
in the death of their grandfather.
Congratulations
Caroline and Mason Lee on the birth of their daughter, Frances Clair Lee,
on February 16, 2024.
Welcome to Dawson
Tori Bachofer
Colton Letson
Rolfe and Cathy Russell
Tristan Sulser
Together This Week
Sunday, February 25
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/253 North |
4:00 p.m. | Chapel Ensemble/Choir Room |
4:00 p.m. | Middle School Choir Bake-Off/353 North |
5:00 p.m. | Chapel Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room |
5:00 p.m. | Middle School Choir Rehearsal/354 North |
6:30 p.m. | Chapel Puppets/351 North |
Monday, February 26
7:00 a.m. | Men's Morning Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, February 27
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, February 28
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 White Chicken Chili, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Salad, Bread, Dessert Kids Sacks: Chicken Bites |
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, February 29
9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
10:00 a.m. | Dawsonaires/Choir Room |
7:00 p.m. | Village/In Homes |
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.