May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Romans 15:13
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, December 15, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the Advent sermon series for For God So Loved with a message entitled That Whosoever Believes In Him from John 3:16.
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, December 15, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the Advent sermon series for For God So Loved with a message entitled That Whosoever Believes In Him from John 3:16.
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
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
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
December Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
Sanctuary Renovation Plan Approved — Building Campaign To Begin January 12
At a called church conference on December 1, the church unanimously approved the plan and cost for the renovation of our Sanctuary. On January 12, 2025, we will kick off the campaign to ask each Dawson member to give over and above their normal giving to help pay for the cost of the renovation. As part of the kickoff on January 12, adult Life Groups will combine into larger groups during their normal meeting times. There will be food, information about the renovation project and the campaign, a video from Pastor David, and a special Bible study lesson. All adult Life Groups will receive information on their meeting location for that day. As we embark upon this important project, please join us for this special occasion in the life of our church, and learn how we can all be found Faithful Together.
Contact: Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org
Options for End of Year Giving
Remember that you can contribute tithes and offerings right up to the end of the year. As a reminder, the church offers several giving methods:
Mail: you may continue to send in your tithes and offerings through the postal service.
Online: you can access online giving at dawsonchurch.org/give to make a one-time contribution through your checking account, set up recurring payments, or authorize a direct bank draft.
Text-to-Give: simply text the dollar amount (Example: 25 for $25 or 50 for $50) of your donation to (205) 352-2323. First time users will be asked to complete a one-time form, safely linking your debit card to your smart phone. Thereafter, you can give anytime from anywhere with a single text.
Stock: contact the church Finance Office to confirm your gift and specify its distribution. Dawson’s stock account is at Raymond James & Associates and the contact person is Amy Kutschke at 205-802-4216. Stock transfers might take a few days, so allow plenty of time to assure that the church receives your gift no later than December 31, 2024.
Contributions accepted through December 31
For your convenience, the church office will be open on Tuesday, December 31, from 8:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. If you are unable to get your contribution to the church by 6:00 p.m. on December 31, or have it postmarked by midnight, December 31, please call 205-871-7324 and we will assist you in any way that we can. Thank you for your faithfulness in giving to God’s ministries through Dawson in 2024 and your financial commitments for 2025.
Contact: Randy Poe at rpoe@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
Educational Scholarship Applications
Scholarship applications from the Dawson Foundation will be available beginning January 1, 2025, for the academic year beginning Fall 2025. Applications must be completed and received in the Church Office, or postmarked, on or before February 1, 2025, to be considered. Applications are available in the Church Office or can be emailed to you. Please contact the Church Office at 205-871-7324 to request an application or Sally Holmes at sholmes@dawsonchurch.org for more information.
Contact: Sally Holmes at sholmes@dawsonchurch.org
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
Tuesday, December 24, 5:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Christmas Eve at Dawson is both sacred and simple. On Christmas Eve we will tell the Christmas Story and sing familiar carols in a casual atmosphere. This short, family-friendly service is a wonderful time of worship for families of all ages. Join us at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary, and please invite family and friends to worship with us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior and King.
Contact: John Woods at jwoods@dawsonchurch.org
DMA Students Share Music on the Patio
Today we welcome Dawson Music Academy students sharing their talents as they play various carols and songs that celebrate the joy of Christmas. Academy students have also shared music throughout the Homewood community this season. Our students and instructors are grateful for the opportunity to minister to others through the gift of music.
Contact: Kimberly Jones at kjones@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
HANDWRITTEN
Thursday, January 9, 9:30 a.m. Intercessory Prayer Room
In a world filled with digital communication, a personal, heartfelt note can be a powerful reminder of God's love. Dawson Women’s Ministry and Pastoral Care invite you to join us in spreading love and encouragement by writing a HANDWRITTEN note. Your words may be the light someone needs to see God's grace in their life. We will gather on Thursday, January 9 at 9:30 a.m. in the Intercessory Prayer Room. For more information or to register, please click here.
Contact: Lainee Stidham at lstidham@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.
Contact: Bryan Howard at bhoward@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Prayer
In Love and Sympathy
Catherine and Rod Dempsey in the death of Rod’s father, and Jack and Cooper Dempsey
in the death of their grandfather.
Jennifer Wyatt in the death of her father, Gary Wyatt, and Etta Cate and Wyatt Carter
in the death of their grandfather.
In Loving Memory
Gary Wyatt – December 6, 2024
Congratulations
Kathryn and Ross Hamilton on the birth of their daughter,
Caroline Hughes Hamilton, on December 3, 2024.
Welcome to Dawson
John Chappell
Together This Week
Sunday, December 15
| 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 |
| 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 |
Monday, December 16
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Morning Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, December 17
| 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, December 18
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Choir/Choir Room |
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Orchestra/Sanctuary |
Thursday, December 19
| 9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
Friday, December 20
| 6:30 p.m. | Candlelight at Dawson/Sanctuary |
Saturday, December 21
| 5:00 p.m. | Candlelight at Dawson/Sanctuary |
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