Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, September 22, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series from Acts with a message entitled The Areopagus from Acts 17:22–34.
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, September 22, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series from Acts with a message entitled The Areopagus from Acts 17:22–34.
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 6, 6:00 p.m., Chapel
Dawson’s Annual Church Conference will take place Sunday, October 6, at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel. We will discuss several key items of business, including the 2025 Church Budget, Audit Team Report, 2025 Nominating Team Report, the introduction of the newly nominated deacons, and a report from the Dawson Foundation. Please join us for this important Church Conference meeting.
Contact: Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org
ANNUAL CHURCH CONFERENCE
Sunday, October 6, 6:00 p.m., Chapel
Dawson’s Annual Church Conference will take place Sunday, October 6, at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel. We will discuss several key items of business, including the 2025 Church Budget, Audit Team Report, 2025 Nominating Team Report, the introduction of the newly nominated deacons, and a report from the Dawson Foundation. Please join us for this important Church Conference meeting.
Contact: Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org
September Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
Dawson Mission Stories
Sunday, September 29, 6:00 p.m., Chapel
Join us as we celebrate God's work through the 2024 Dawson mission projects! Please don’t miss this heartfelt and inspiring time to hear personal stories from these projects.
Contact: Kyle Bailey at kbailey@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Missions
Kids Connection Needs
Kids Connection needs chapter books for kids. Also, the shop has a very low inventory of boys’ clothes in sizes 7, 8, and 9–shirts, shorts, and pants. Donations can be left in the Kids Connection van parked on Evergreen Avenue next to the North Parking Lot.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Bible Study
Midweek Bible Study
Wednesdays, begins September 25, 11:00 a.m., Chapel, 6:00 p.m., Social Hall
Please join us as we examine some questions every Christian should ask (and answer). Pastor David and other staff members will help us discover how Scripture answers these critical questions. Some of the topics include:
- Is the Bible actually true?
- Were Adam and Eve real people?
- Can we know for sure that Jesus was raised from the dead?
- Why does a good God allow so much suffering?
- Does the Bible condone genocide?
- Does the Bible justify slavery?
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Does the Bible actually condemn same-sex relationships?
Contact: Jan Kennamer Hart at jkennamerhart@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
Discover the Islands of New England
Sunday, September 22, 4:00 p.m., 259 North
You are invited to join fellow Dawson members, friends, and family for an exciting tour of the Islands of New England, September 11-18, 2025. You will enjoy warm Dawson fellowship as you tour this beautiful part of our country in autumn. Highlights include Providence, Newport, Plymouth Rock, Cape Cod, Hyannis, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket, with an optional two-night extension to Boston. Come and view a slideshow and learn all the details. For information, contact Doug & Sandra Arendall at dsarendall@icloud.com.
Contact: Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org
SANCTUARY CHOIR & ORCHESTRA CANDLELIGHT PREMIERE
Sunday, September 22, 4:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Candlelight season is quickly approaching! If you would like to sing or play for Candlelight 2024, then please join the Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra for the premiere of this year’s music. We will gather in the Fellowship Hall for refreshments, share this year’s theme, general flow of the service, and take our first look at exciting, fresh, and familiar songs.
Contact: John Woods at jwoods@dawsonchurch.org
HANDMADE
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., 254 North
Ladies, please join us on Tuesdays for HANDMADE, Christ-centered communities through handicraft. Each week, we work on projects used to minister to others or feel free to bring your own personal handiwork project (knitting, sewing, crocheting, etc.). There is a time of fellowship and prayer. To learn more about HANDMADE opportunities including our Thursday “Claydies” group click here.
Contact: Lainee Stidham at lstidham@dawsonchurch.org
REFRESHMENT FOR YOUR SOUL
As the busyness of life often overwhelms us, it becomes ever more important to take time to reconnect with God, ourselves, and each other. A Quiet Retreat is place to receive nourishment for your soul. We hope that you will prayerfully consider joining us this Fall at the church or a local garden.
Thursday, September 26 at Dawson - 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 27 at Aldridge Gardens - 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
We encourage you to bring your Bible, a journal, and an open heart, ready to receive what the Lord has in store for you. We look forward to sharing this peaceful and sacred time with you. To learn more and register click here.
Contact: Kristen Torres at ktorres@dawsonchurch.org
Scripture Seekers
Sundays, begins October 6, 5:00 p.m., 242 East
Scripture Seekers is a 6-week Scripture memory and Bible skills event for kids in grades 3-5. Each session is full of games, Bible verse memory activities, and Key Bible Passage competency. All 3rd-5th graders are invited to this fun-filled time of learning. Register today at dawsonchurch.org/kids.
Contact: Jessica Orso at jorso@dawsonchurch.org
Calling All Veterans
If you have served in the armed forces and haven’t been contacted by Dawson in the past, please let us know of your service. We would like to know in which branch you served and during which years. Please email Tommy Sanders at tsanders@dawsonchurch.org or call at (205) 871-7324.
Contact: Tommy Sanders at tsanders@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Prayer
Welcome to Dawson
Evan Lancaster
Tyler Lancaster
Together This Week
Sunday, September 22
| 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 |
| 4:00 p.m. | New England Travel Meeting/259 North |
| 4:30 p.m. | Candlelight Premiere/Fellowship Hall |
Monday, September 23
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Morning Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, September 24
| 7:00 a.m. | Go Love Tell Prayer Meeting/Online |
| 9:30 a.m. | Handmade/254 North |
| 10:30 a.m. | Sara Finley Life Group/100 West |
| 7:00 p.m. | AUXANO/Chapel |
Wednesday, September 25
| 9:30 a.m. | Adult Bible Studies/2nd FL North |
| 11:00 a.m. | MidWeek Bible Study/Chapel |
| 11:45 a.m. | Fellowship Lunch/Fellowship Hall |
| 4:45 p.m. |
Fellowship Supper/Fellowship Hall Cajun Shrimp or Baked Tilapia, Cheese Grits, Green Beans, Salad, Bread, Dessert Kids Sacks: Pizza Sticks |
| 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, September 26
| 9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
| 9:30 a.m. | Quiet Retreat/The Loft |
| 10:00 a.m. | Dawsonaires/Choir Room |
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.