Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him my salvation and my God.
Psalm 42:11
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, November 3, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series from Acts with a message entitled Defense, Part 2 from Acts 22:17–Acts 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 |
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3.
Remember to set your clocks back one hour.
Sunday, November 3, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series from Acts with a message entitled Defense, Part 2 from Acts 22:17–Acts 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 |
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3.
Remember to set your clocks back one hour.
What's Happening
TRUST & TREASURE
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” are words I knew, but only came to understand later in life. It wasn’t until I was married and took a Crown Financial class at Dawson that I began to realize a powerful truth that it’s all God’s—everything. From an early age, I knew I had a responsibility to tithe part of what was mine. That sounds ridiculous even now as I write it (mine?), but that is what I thought. Beyond that, I had no concept of tithing as a spiritual discipline. I thought tithing was a financial decision to support the ministries of our church. I now know it is so much more than that. It is a regular reminder of my dependence on my heavenly Father. It makes me understand, in all new ways, how He is Faithful and True.
This lesson is something my husband Joe and I wanted our children to learn and understand. We want them to have the comfort of knowing it is all God’s. It is truly freeing to know that nothing is ours—we are only stewards. We felt the best way to help them experience this was to give them a small monthly income in the form of an allowance. Our sole purpose was for them to learn the discipline and the blessing of tithing. It is our prayer that by doing this now, while they are young, it will become second nature and grow in spiritual maturity as they see they, too, can trust God with everything. The words of Matthew 6:21 are no longer just memorized words in my head, rather they are words that have now been understood with my heart. Today is Commitment Sunday. My prayer for all of us is that we can say unequivocally that the “Lord has my heart; He is my treasure.”
Dianah Ellis
Stewardship Team Member
TRUST & TREASURE
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” are words I knew, but only came to understand later in life. It wasn’t until I was married and took a Crown Financial class at Dawson that I began to realize a powerful truth that it’s all God’s—everything. From an early age, I knew I had a responsibility to tithe part of what was mine. That sounds ridiculous even now as I write it (mine?), but that is what I thought. Beyond that, I had no concept of tithing as a spiritual discipline. I thought tithing was a financial decision to support the ministries of our church. I now know it is so much more than that. It is a regular reminder of my dependence on my heavenly Father. It makes me understand, in all new ways, how He is Faithful and True.
This lesson is something my husband Joe and I wanted our children to learn and understand. We want them to have the comfort of knowing it is all God’s. It is truly freeing to know that nothing is ours—we are only stewards. We felt the best way to help them experience this was to give them a small monthly income in the form of an allowance. Our sole purpose was for them to learn the discipline and the blessing of tithing. It is our prayer that by doing this now, while they are young, it will become second nature and grow in spiritual maturity as they see they, too, can trust God with everything. The words of Matthew 6:21 are no longer just memorized words in my head, rather they are words that have now been understood with my heart. Today is Commitment Sunday. My prayer for all of us is that we can say unequivocally that the “Lord has my heart; He is my treasure.”
Dianah Ellis
Stewardship Team Member
November Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
DNow Host Homes Needed
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. Please visit dawsonchurch.org/students to complete an interest form or contact Ashbelle Henry for more information. Responses are needed by November 10, 2024.
Contact: Ashbelle Henry at ahenry@dawsonchurch.org
There's a place for you at Kids Connection!
Help us 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 have a particular need for 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 mornings.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Missions
Operation Christmas Child
Sunday, November 17, Sanctuary Foyer
Thanks to the power of a simple shoebox, millions of children will hear the Gospel this year. Stop by the table in the Foyer to pick up a brochure and a flat shoebox. You can also pick up brochures and boxes at the Church Office 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
This year you have an 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. Shopping lists are located in the Sanctuary Foyer. Please return the new gifts to the Gathering Room (1st Floor North) anytime from now until November 22.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
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 Church Office. Lt. Colonel Sam Fishburne, son of Dawson member Cherry Fishburne, is our speaker. The reservation deadline is Sunday, November 3.
Photos & Flowers For Our Veterans
Help us celebrate Veterans Day this year with a flower or photo in memory or honor of a veteran. To purchase a flower, the cost is $15. (Please let us know the person you wish to honor.) These flowers will decorate the Fellowship Hall at our Veterans Day luncheon, and you may take the plant home after the event. We would also like to display a photo of your veteran for the day. Please drop your picture by the Church Office any time prior to November 4 (attn: Tommy Sanders), and put your name/phone number on the back. Enjoy the picture display at the luncheon and take the photo home with you after the event.
Contact: Tommy Sanders at tsanders@dawsonchurch.org
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
Sunday, November 17, 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, November 17 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
An Advent Gift for Women
Ladies, please stop by one of the welcome desks during December to pick up a gift for advent. Each one of these “mug hugs” were lovingly made by the women from our Handmade Ministry. With each cup of coffee you drink this advent season, may this gift serve as a reminder of the warmth of God’s love and may the accompanying Scripture card remind you of His powerful presence. Available while supplies last.
Contact: Kristen Torres at ktorres@dawsonchurch.org
Chapel Choir Reunion
As part of our 100 year celebration, Dawson's Music & Worship Ministry is hosting a special Chapel Choir Reunion at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Whether you sang with us recently or decades ago, we invite you to join us for a day of fellowship, worship, and music as we celebrate our shared legacy. The afternoon will begin with a time of fellowship and a short rehearsal, followed by a group picture, singing, and worship together. We’ll end the day with a church-wide picnic featuring special musical performances. To help us prepare, we are compiling a database of all Chapel Choir Alumni. Please visit dawsonchurch.org/chapelchoirreunion for more information and stay connected, even if you are unable to attend the event. Be sure to let your friends and family who’ve been part of Chapel Choir know about this exciting reunion!
Contact: John Woods at jwoods@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Prayer
In Love and Sympathy
Betty Stonecypher in the death of her son-in-law.
Alicia and Mark Holbrook in the death of their daughter, Lauren Holbrook.
In Loving Memory
Lauren Holbrook - October 26, 2024
Congratulations
Bekah and Zac Battles on the birth of their daughter, Zara Katherine Battles, on October 6, 2024.
Welcome to Dawson
Emerson Cook
Virginia Guerry
Edie Walters
Together This Week
Sunday, November 3
| 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 |
| 5:00 p.m. | Scripture Seekers/242 East |
Monday, November 4
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Morning Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, November 5
| 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, November 6
| 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 Taco Salad, Dessert Kids Sacks: Crispitos |
| 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 Loft /The Loft |
Thursday, November 7
| 9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
| 10:00 a.m. | Dawsonaires/Choir Room |
Saturday, November 9
| Girls Retreat/Camp Dawson |
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