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 29, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series from Acts with a message entitled Corinth from Acts 18:1–23.
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 29, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series from Acts with a message entitled Corinth from Acts 18:1–23.
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
Kids Connection Christmas
Every year, Dawson members and Life Groups provide Christmas gifts for over one hundred children. This year you will have the opportunity to provide gifts for local children through Kids Connection. 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. Simply follow the instructions on your list and return the new gifts to the Gathering Room (1st Floor North) anytime from now until November 22. Please note that multiple children may receive the items you purchase instead of a single individual. For more information, please contact Ben Hale.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@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
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 Bible Study
Midweek Bible Study
Wednesdays, 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
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
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
Sunday, October 20, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Social Hall
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, October 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please register HERE. Reservations are required and lunch will be provided. Preschool childcare is available upon request.
Contact: Liz Cuenin at lcuenin@dawsonchurch.org
FALL FESTIVAL 2024
Friday, October 25, 6:00–8:30 p.m.
Please join us for Fall Festival 2024 for a night of bingo, inflatables, food, rides, a petting zoo, and a laser light show! You and your family can experience lights in the sky while participating in our traditional activities like cake walk, kids games, and more for the whole family! Volunteers are still needed for Fall Festival. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Bre Huff for more information.
Contact: Bre Huff at bhuff@dawsonchurch.org
REFRESHMENT FOR YOUR SOUL
Sunday, October 27, 2:00–5:00 p.m., Aldridge Gardens
When the busyness of life overwhelms us, it becomes ever more important to connect with God. A Quiet Retreat can be refreshment for your soul. We encourage you to bring your Bible, a journal, and an open heart, ready to receive what the Lord has in store. Register at dawsonchurch.org/women.
Contact: Kristen Torres at ktorres@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
Family Dedications
Clara Sheffield Black, daughter of Rebekah and William Black, will participate with her family in dedication this Sunday during the 8:30 a.m. worship service. Clara was born on February 27, 2024. Her grandparents are Tanya and Kevin Bradford of Winfield and Kris and Chris Black of Birmingham. Her great-grandmother is Dorothy Stewart of Birmingham.
Charlotte Jean Cox, daughter of Ashley and Freiley Cox, will participate with her family in dedication this Sunday during the 9:45 a.m. worship service. Charlotte was born on September 21, 2023. She joins her brothers Luke and Jackson and her sister Evelyn. Her grandparents are Lisa and Harvey Kelley of Mandeville, LA, Kelly and Robert Fisher of Vance,
and Sherrie and Tracy Cox of Tuscaloosa.
Lawrence James Shaw, son of Morgan and Daniel Shaw, will participate with his family in dedication this Sunday during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. LJ was born on March 23, 2024. His grandparents are Jane and Ronnie Emerson of Hamilton and Paula and David Shaw of Hamilton.
In Love and Sympathy
Brian Rooks in the death of his wife, Carolyn.
Christine and Patrick Osborne in the death of Christine’s step-mother, and Carson, Livi Cate, and Tatum Osborne in the death of their step-grandmother.
Frank Owens in the death of his brother.
In Loving Memory
Carolyn Rooks – September 23, 2024
Welcome to Dawson
Bo Routson
Jason & Jennifer Routson
Together This Week
Sunday, September 29
| 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. | Dawson Mission Stories/Chapel |
Monday, September 30
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Morning Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, October 1
| 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, October 2
| 9:30 a.m. | Adult Bible Studies/2nd FL North |
| 11:00 a.m. | MidWeek Bible Study/Chapel |
| 12:00 p.m. | Fellowship Lunch/Fellowship Hall |
| 4:45 p.m. |
Fellowship Supper/Fellowship Hall Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic 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. | Sanctuary Choir/Choir Room |
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Orchestra/Sanctuary |
| 6:30 p.m. | High School Loft/The Loft |
Thursday, October 3
| 9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
| 10:00 a.m. | Dawsonaires/Choir Room |
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