Having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints.
Ephesians 1:18
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, October 13, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series from Acts with a message entitled Farewell from Acts 20:2–38.
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, October 13, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series from Acts with a message entitled Farewell from Acts 20:2–38.
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
FALL FESTIVAL
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
FALL FESTIVAL
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
October Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
The Heart of Giving
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21
Jesus gives us a blueprint for life in the Sermon on The Mount (Matthew 5–7). His words challenge us to examine our hearts and motivations and invite us to redirect our focus towards God and His Kingdom. Jesus taught that a person’s heart truly belongs to what they treasure most. We, as disciples of Jesus Christ, are to love Him with all our heart, and guard making money and material possessions an idol by stewarding well the gifts and resources He has blessed us with. Giving generously through our church allows us to reflect on how He continually provides for us and gives us the opportunity to trust Him more. As we approach Commitment Day, let’s examine our hearts and how we view what God has given us. May we use the treasures of our lives to be obedient to Him and seek the fulfillment of His purpose in all that we do. Commitment Cards will be collected November 3 through December 31 or you can make your commitment online at dawsonchurch.org/commitment.
Kimberly Triplett
Stewardship Team Member
Deacon Ordination Service
Sunday, October 20, 6:00 p.m., Chapel
Each year, Dawson elects faithful servants within the church family to serve a three-year term on the Board of Deacons. This year, three of those elected members will be ordained. The service will take place in the Chapel at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 20. Please join us for a time of celebration and commitment. If childcare is needed, please contact Donna Allan at dallan@dawsonchurch.org by Wednesday, October 16.
Contact: Jan Kennamer Hart at jkennamerhart@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Missions
There's a place for you at Kids Connection!
You can help make the shop at Kids Connection a well-stocked and welcoming place for parents and caregivers. On Mondays and Wednesdays, volunteers process donations and restock shop inventory. We particularly need additional volunteers on Wednesdays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, volunteers also help the parents and caregivers select items for their families' needs. Any amount of time you can give is appreciated. The shop’s hours are 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. This is a great opportunity to serve if you are free in the morning.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
Women on Mission
Monday, October 21, 10:00 a.m., Social Hall
Christian leaders in East Africa face great resistance and persecution for their faith. As part of a conference for these dedicated leaders, Birch and Karon Bowdre presented an Old Testament survey that focused on redemption and the foretelling of Jesus. Join us to hear the story of their experience. Come early and enjoy delicious brunch food and coffee.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
Operation Christmas Child
Thanks to the power of a simple shoebox, millions of children will experience the love of God and hear the Gospel this year. Stop by the table in the Foyer to pick up a brochure and a flat shoebox beginning Sunday, October 20. You can also pick up brochures and boxes at the Church Office desk on weekdays. All prepared shoeboxes must be turned in at the display table in the Sanctuary Foyer on or before November 17.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
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.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@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?
- Does the Bible actually condemn same-sex relationships?
Contact: Jan Kennamer Hart at jkennamerhart@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
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
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
DSM Girl's Retreat
November 9–10, 2024 at Camp Dawson
Pack your overnight bag, card games, bible, and slippers: It’s time for CAMP! Girls in the 6th-12th grades are invited to join Dawson’s Student Ministry for a real retreat away from the busyness of the fall semester at Camp Dawson. Our prayer for this time is to provide a space for girls to grow in their relationship with Jesus, with one another, and come home rested (spiritually) through time away from the rush and worry of everyday life. Registration closes on Sunday, October 27. Please contact Ashbelle Henry for more information.
Contact: Ashbelle Henry at ahenry@dawsonchurch.org
Veterans Day Luncheon
Monday, November 11, 11:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall
Please join us in celebrating our veterans and active military personnel at a luncheon in the Fellowship Hall on Monday, November 11 at 11:30 a.m. Veterans and their spouses, as well as active military personnel and their spouses, will be guests of Dawson at the luncheon. Non-veterans are also invited, and the cost of a ticket is $10. Reservations are required and can be made at the North reception desk. Lt. Colonel Sam Fishburne, son of Dawson member Cherry Fishburne, is our speaker. The reservation deadline is Sunday, November 4.
Contact: Tommy Sanders at tsanders@dawsonchurch.org
DSM Host Homes for DNOW
January 17–19, 2025
DNOW is right around the corner (January 17–19), and the DSM team is working hard to make it a meaningful and impactful weekend. During this weekend, students stay in host homes around the city, and your help is needed! We are expecting a large number of students to attend this year and want plenty of host homes to make this the best and safest opportunity for meaningful discipleship. For more information, please contact Ashbelle Henry, or visit dawsonchurch.org/students to complete an interest form. Responses are needed by November 10, 2024.
Contact: Ashbelle Henry at ahenry@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Prayer
In Love and Sympathy
Meridee and Ed Gibson in the death of their son.
Shannon and Michael Lindsay in the death of Shannon’s mother, and Tyler Lindsay in the death of his grandmother.
Diane Rose in the death of her father, Howard Rose.
John Victory in the death of his wife, Martha Victory.
In Loving Memory
Howard Rose – October 1, 2024
Martha Victory - October 3, 2024
Congratulations
Christina and Will Brockman on the birth of their daughter, Genive Cecile Brockman, on October 1, 2024.
Lauren and Chad Cotant on the birth of their son, McGlaun Johnson Cotant, on October 2, 2024.
Welcome to Dawson
Davis Reese
Joseph Reese
Elmer & Nancy Vogelsang
Together This Week
Sunday, October 13
| 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. | Chapel Ensemble/Choir Room |
| 5:00 p.m. | Chapel Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room |
| 5:00 p.m. | Student Choir Rehearsals/Various |
| 5:00 p.m. | Scripture Seekers/242 East |
Monday, October 14
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Morning Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, October 15
| 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 16
| 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 BBQ or Baked Pork Chops, Mac & Cheese, Fried Okra, 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, October 17
| 9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
| 10:00 a.m. | Dawsonaires/Choir Room |
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