For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience..
Romans 8:24–25
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, March 10, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series on ACTS with a message entitled Stephen from Acts 6:8–8:3.
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 |
Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 10.
Sunday, March 10, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series on ACTS with a message entitled Stephen from Acts 6:8–8:3.
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 |
Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 10.
What's Happening
EASTER AT DAWSON
This Easter season, we will have four unique services throughout Holy Week to remember and celebrate Jesus as Lord and Savior.
Palm Sunday, March 24
Worship in the Sanctuary | 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
On Palm Sunday, we will celebrate and shout “Hosanna!” to Jesus the King as we remember His triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
Good Friday, March 29
Orchestra-Led Tenebrae Service in the Sanctuary | 6:30 p.m.
This Tenebrae Service (Tenebrae means darkness in Latin), led by the Sanctuary Orchestra, will weave together instrumental music, Scripture, and moments of silence to help us reflect on Jesus’ death on the cross.
Hispanic Service in the Chapel | 7:00 p.m.
Dawson’s Hispanic Congregation will observe a special Good Friday Service in the Chapel at 7:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday, March 31
Worship in the Sanctuary | 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
During our three Sunday morning services we will celebrate with thankful hearts that Christ rose from the grave, defeating death and sin for each of us and is alive!
Hispanic Worship in the Chapel | 11:00 a.m.
Please invite others to attend these services with you.
EASTER AT DAWSON
This Easter season, we will have four unique services throughout Holy Week to remember and celebrate Jesus as Lord and Savior.
Palm Sunday, March 24
Worship in the Sanctuary | 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
On Palm Sunday, we will celebrate and shout “Hosanna!” to Jesus the King as we remember His triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
Good Friday, March 29
Orchestra-Led Tenebrae Service in the Sanctuary | 6:30 p.m.
This Tenebrae Service (Tenebrae means darkness in Latin), led by the Sanctuary Orchestra, will weave together instrumental music, Scripture, and moments of silence to help us reflect on Jesus’ death on the cross.
Hispanic Service in the Chapel | 7:00 p.m.
Dawson’s Hispanic Congregation will observe a special Good Friday Service in the Chapel at 7:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday, March 31
Worship in the Sanctuary | 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
During our three Sunday morning services we will celebrate with thankful hearts that Christ rose from the grave, defeating death and sin for each of us and is alive!
Hispanic Worship in the Chapel | 11:00 a.m.
Please invite others to attend these services with you.
March Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
Will you serve with us at KidLife?
Monday–Thursday, June 3–6, 9:00 a.m.–Noon
KidLife, Dawson’s version of VBS, will be held on campus June 3–6. Our theme this year is “Pass the Torch,” and we will need hundreds of volunteers to join our Summer Olympics Team to teach preschoolers and children to let their lights shine as they Love Jesus, Believe the Bible, Serve 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 at dawsonchurch.org/KidLife.
Contact: Meg Brown at mbrown@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Missions
Male VOLUNTEERS Needed FOR KAIROS WEEKEND
Dawson is seeking male volunteers to serve at an upcoming Kairos Prison Ministry weekend at the Donaldson Correctional Facility, May 9–May 12. Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (Kairos) is a lay-led, interdenominational Christian ministry in which volunteers bring Christ’s love and forgiveness to prisoners and their families. If you are interested in participating in this life-changing event or would like more information on how to support this ministry, please contact Steven Hamby at steven_hamby@yahoo.com. Team meetings for this event will begin March 11.
Women on Mission
Tuesday, March 12, 10:00 a.m., Social Hall
Reyna Craft and family are passionate about missions, most recently serving in Guatemala. Come and hear their story. Enjoy delicious brunch food and coffee, too.
Contact: Rachael Daughtry at rdaughtry@dawsonchurch.org
2024 Short-Term Mission Projects
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
Together in Ministries
College Spring Retreat
March 22–23, Camp Dawson
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. Please visit dawsonchurch.org/college for more information and to register.
Contact: Kara Fincher at kfincher@dawsonchurch.org
COLLIDE CHOIRS MUSICAL
Wednesday, March 20, 6:30 p.m., Chapel
In a galaxy far away, and in a future not too distant, the crew of spaceship Star Quest J-316 is on a mission: bringing the Word of God to people all across the galaxy. As they travel from planet to planet, they learn the importance of hiding God’s Word in their hearts—especially in the face of evil. On March 20, the Collide Choirs will present "Star Quest" in the Chapel at 6:30 p.m. Mark your calendar to come and support the Collide Choirs (Grades 1st-5th) as they share the importance of God's Word in a fun and innovative way.
Contact: Hailey Pepper at hpepper@dawsonchurch.org
Register today for BREAKAWAY 2024
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. Please 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
Senior Sunday
Sunday, May 19, 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Congratulations to the senior class of 2024! On Sunday, May 19, Dawson Student Ministry will honor our 2024 seniors in all three worship services but will have a special in-person commissioning time at the end of the 8:30 a.m. hour. Immediately following the service, parents, siblings, and seniors are invited to breakfast in the Fellowship Hall, while other friends and family are invited to join us in the 8:30 a.m. service. For more information and to register for breakfast, please visit dawsonchurch.org/students.
Contact: Bryan Howard at bhoward@dawsonchurch.org
SUMMER MUSIC CAMP AT DAWSON MUSIC ACADEMY
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
100 Anniversary Update
The Dawson Anniversary Identifiers Team made short work of Dawson’s archives of photos and slides. In less than a month, they sorted thousands of these items into decades and category groups. God’s faithfulness continues through these capable volunteers. There will be many opportunities to serve as plans are made to celebrate Dawson’s 100 year anniversary in April 2025. If you would like to learn more, please contact Jan Jones at JanJones2436@gmail.com.
Together in Prayer
In Love and Sympathy
Sarah and Reggie Hatcher in the death of Sarah’s grandmother.
Alisa Hyde in the death of her father, and Cassady, Ali, and Ella Jayne Hyde
in the death of their grandfather.
Le-Ann and Jeff Little in the death of Le-Ann’s father.
Aubrey and Tyler Meredith in the death of Aubrey’s grandfather.
Family and friends of Connie Pharo.
Family and friends of Barbara Todd.
In Loving Memory
Barbara Todd – March 1, 2024
Connie Pharo – March 3, 2024
Congratulations
Rebekah and William Black on the birth of their daughter, Clara Sheffield Black,
on February 27, 2024.
Emily and Thomas Morton on the birth of their daughter, Madison Riley Morton,
on February 29, 2024.
Welcome to Dawson
Will McPherson
Together This Week
Sunday, March 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 |
| 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 |
| 6:30 p.m. | Chapel Puppets/351 North |
Monday, March 11
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Morning Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, March 12
| 7:00 a.m. | Go Love Tell Prayer Meeting/Online |
| 10:00 a.m. | WMU/Social Hall |
| 10:30 a.m. | Sara Finley Life Group/100 West |
| 7:00 p.m. | AUXANO/Chapel |
Wednesday, March 13
| 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 Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Salad, Dessert Kids Sacks: Grilled Cheese |
| 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, March 14
| 9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
| 10:00 a.m. | Dawsonaires/Choir Room |
| 7:00 p.m. | Vilalge/In Homes |
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