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 24, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge concludes the sermon series from Acts with a message entitled Unhindered from Acts 28:17–31.
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, November 24, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge concludes the sermon series from Acts with a message entitled Unhindered from Acts 28:17–31.
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
CALLED CHURCH CONFERENCE
Sunday, December 1, 6:00 p.m., Sanctuary
A Special Meeting of the Church Conference has been called by Pastor David and the active Board of Deacons for Sunday, December 1 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The purpose of this meeting is a presentation and recommendation from the Ad Hoc Team for Sanctuary and Adjacent Space Renovations. This is a very important discussion and vote by the church family so please make plans to attend. Childcare is available by request only. If you need childcare for the meeting, please email Donna Allan at dallan@dawsonchurch.org by Tuesday, November 26.
Contact: Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org
CALLED CHURCH CONFERENCE
Sunday, December 1, 6:00 p.m., Sanctuary
A Special Meeting of the Church Conference has been called by Pastor David and the active Board of Deacons for Sunday, December 1 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The purpose of this meeting is a presentation and recommendation from the Ad Hoc Team for Sanctuary and Adjacent Space Renovations. This is a very important discussion and vote by the church family so please make plans to attend. Childcare is available by request only. If you need childcare for the meeting, please email Donna Allan at dallan@dawsonchurch.org by Tuesday, November 26.
Contact: Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org
November Memory Verse
Together for Advent
Complimentary 30-Day Advent Prayer Guide
This Advent season, we will be praying for the nations using Let All the Peoples Praise You, a 30-day prayer guide. These complimentary books (1 per family) can be picked up starting Sunday, December 1, at the Next Steps Area, Arendall Welcome Center, North Building Receptionist Desk, and in the Vestibule. Please pick one up while supplies last.
Contact: Liz Cuenin at lcuenin@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Giving & Serving
CANDLELIGHT AT DAWSON
Friday–Sunday, December 20–22, Sanctuary
For more than 40 years, people have come to Dawson for the beautiful experience of worship led by the Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra and Combined Student Choirs. You will hear about the joy that God gave us with the birth of His son, Jesus, through Candlelight at Dawson. Culminating with the candlelit singing of Silent Night, these evenings of worship are anticipated each year by our community, making it a perfect time to invite a teacher, neighbor, or friend. This year there will be three worship opportunities:
Friday, December 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 21 at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 22 at 5:00 p.m.
Doors open 45 minutes prior to the service.
Contact: John Woods at jwoods@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
Surviving the Holidays
Sunday, November 24, 3:00 p.m., 254 North
GriefShare Surviving the Holidays is a one-day session for people who have lost a loved one and seek comfort and peace as the holidays approach. This event will start with a 35-minute video that will help you feel understood and encouraged, with stories of people who have found healing after loss and practical tips from experts. After the video, you will be given a safe, nonjudgmental space to share your experiences and feelings with the group—or simply listen. There’s no pressure to talk if you don’t want to. You will be given a Holiday Survival Guide full of tips on how to navigate the season, including coping with painful emotions, handling social events and traditions, and more. You do not need to register, and there is no fee for attending.
Contact: Tommy Sanders at tsanders@dawsonchurch.org
Hope Has a Name
Sunday, December 8, 6:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Dawson’s Music & Worship Ministry invites you to the combined Chapel Choir, Middle School Choir, and Collide Choirs Christmas Service. These young people gift their offerings of worship to God with energy and enthusiasm, inviting us to join in along the way. It’s a perfect time to invite teachers, neighbors, or friends to participate in worship at Dawson. Watch live at live.dawsonchurch.org.
Contact: John Woods at jwoods@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
DNOW registration is open
January 17–19, 2025
DNOW is January 17-19, 2025, for 6-12th grade students to know God and make Him known. Come worship, grow, and deepen relationships. Students will stay in host homes throughout the weekend and participate in worship services, small groups, service projects, and fun late-night activities! Our theme for DNOW 2025 is “Surrender.” Our speaker will be Chad Hunsberger, lead pastor at Colonial Heights Baptist Church, located in Ridgeland, MS, and Andrew Morris will lead us in worship. Registration is now open and will close on December 31, 2024. Please visit dawsonchurch.org/students for more information and to register, or contact Bryan Howard with any questions.
Contact: Bryan Howard at bhoward@dawsonchurch.org
Give the Gift of Music
Music lessons make the perfect gift for an aspiring musician. This Christmas, let Dawson Music Academy help you give the gift of music. Children, grandchildren, or even adults will enjoy the gift of weekly lessons at convenient times, customized to their interests. To purchase a gift certificate, please visit dawsonmusicacademy.org. Receive $10 off by using the promo code “CHRISTMAS.”
Contact: Kimberly Jones at kjones@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
Family Dedications
Caroline Annabelle Lawrence Ogle, daughter of Rebecca and Andrew Ogle, will participate with her family in dedication this Sunday during the 8:30 a.m. worship service. Caroline was born on May 13, 2024. She joins her sisters Julia and Anne Wright. Her grandparents are Julie and Bob Polk of Birmingham and Susie and Tommy Ogle of Birmingham.
Annie Grace Graham, daughter of Allie and Skyler Graham, will participate with her family in dedication this Sunday during the 9:45 a.m. worship service. Annie was born on June 10, 2024. She joins her sister, Lucy. Her grandparents are Amanda and Doug Couch of Union Grove and Patty and Rick Graham of Grant.
Benjamin George Montanaro, son of Alison and Tony Montanaro, will participate with his family in dedication this Sunday during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Ben was born on January 25, 2024. He joins his brother Jackson and sister Alaina. His grandparents are Donna and Alan Barksdale of Russellville, Nina and Kenny Day of Cumming, GA, and Dino Montanaro of Flowery Branch, GA.
Congratulations
Katie and Jonathan Elmore on the birth of their son, Grady Mitchell Elmore, on November 12, 2024.
Welcome to Dawson
Barry & Ann Glass
Mia Turner
James & Kelly Wallace
Together This Week
Sunday, November 24
| 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 - Surviving The Holidays/254 North |
| 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 25
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Morning Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, November 26
| 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 |
Wednesday, November 27
| Church Office will close at 2:00 p.m. |
Thursday, November 28
| Church Office and FRC closed for Thanksgiving. |
Friday, November 29
| Church Office and FRC closed. |
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.