The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22–23
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, January 19, 2025
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series Stories That Still Speak with a message entitled The Parable Of The Rich Fool from Luke 12:13–21.
DNOW guest speaker, Dr. Chad Hunsberger, will share a message during the 11:00 a.m. service called The Gospel Compels Us To Reach the Nations from Psalm 67.
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, January 19, 2025
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series Stories That Still Speak with a message entitled The Parable Of The Rich Fool from Luke 12:13–21.
DNOW guest speaker, Dr. Chad Hunsberger, will share a message during the 11:00 a.m. service called The Gospel Compels Us To Reach the Nations from Psalm 67.
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
FAITHFUL TOGETHER
On January 12, Dawson’s church family began the nine-week Faithful Together emphasis to prayerfully consider how each of us will financially support the renovation of our Sanctuary. Visit dawsonchurch.org/FaithfulTogether to learn more about the project or pick up an informational booklet available around campus. There are three opportunities to hear more about the project in person and ask questions:
Sunday, February 2 at 5:00 p.m. in Social Hall
Wednesday, February 12 at 12:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, March 5 at 5:00 p.m. in Room 305 West
On March 16, each of us will make our financial commitment to Faithful Together our staff and lay leaders as they continue to work toward the day we will worship in a totally new Sanctuary. Please pray for God to lead us collectively and individually to be found Faithful Together.
FAITHFUL TOGETHER
On January 12, Dawson’s church family began the nine-week Faithful Together emphasis to prayerfully consider how each of us will financially support the renovation of our Sanctuary. Visit dawsonchurch.org/FaithfulTogether to learn more about the project or pick up an informational booklet available around campus. There are three opportunities to hear more about the project in person and ask questions:
Sunday, February 2 at 5:00 p.m. in Social Hall
Wednesday, February 12 at 12:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, March 5 at 5:00 p.m. in Room 305 West
On March 16, each of us will make our financial commitment to Faithful Together our staff and lay leaders as they continue to work toward the day we will worship in a totally new Sanctuary. Please pray for God to lead us collectively and individually to be found Faithful Together.
January Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
Educational Scholarship Applications
Scholarship applications from the Dawson Foundation are available for the academic year for Fall 2025. Applications must be received in the Church Office, or postmarked, on or before February 1, 2025, to be considered. Applications can be picked up at the Church Office or can be emailed.
Contact: Sally Holmes at sholmes@dawsonchurch.org
AN INVITATION TO PRAY
6:08 a.m. or 6:08 p.m.
Church family, please join us in praying for our students as they anticipate and participate in DNOW 2025 this weekend. This year's theme is Surrender and is centered around Isaiah 6:8. We also encourage you to specifically pray each day at 6:08 (a.m. or p.m.) for their hearts to echo that of Isaiah, “Here I am! Send me!” throughout the entire month of January.
Contact: Kristen Torres at ktorres@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Missions
Women on Mission
Monday, January 27, 10:00 a.m., Social Hall
Join us for our monthly meeting and hear from special guests Lisa Simpson and Lynn Dorrill. They will share about their experience ministering to the missionary families in Eurasia. Delicious brunch food and coffee will be served! We will also collect an offering for the ongoing ministry efforts in Eurasia.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Bible Study
MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel & 6:00 p.m. in the 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:
- Were Adam and Eve real people?
- Does the Bible justify slavery?
- Does the Bible actually condemn same-sex relationships?
- How do we reconcile the love of God with an eternal Hell?
- Don’t all religions basically teach the same thing?
Contact: Jan Kennamer Hart at jkennamerhart@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
TOGETHER FOR LIFE STARTS JANUARY 19
Sundays, Beginning January 19, 9:45 a.m., Fellowship Hall
TOGETHER FOR LIFE is an 11-week course that teaches engaged and newly married couples valuable truths and skills that will help make their marriages last a lifetime. Please visit dawsonchurch.org/TogetherForLife to register online.
Contact: Jacob Pierce at jpierce@dawsonchurch.org
AUXANO Kickoff
Tuesday, January 21, 7:00 p.m., Chapel
The in-between years (18–29) are typically marked by transition, connection, and growth. Our weekly worship service for college students and young adults, AUXANO, exists to help you walk through the transition and to facilitate connection and growth. We gather together every week to worship God through song, prayer, and the Word!
Contact: Cole Griffith at cgriffith@dawsonchurch.org
Health & Fitness Q&A
Wednesday, January 22, 10:00 a.m., FRC
Join us for a Q&A session with Fitness Director Heather Benoit to talk all things nutrition and fitness. She will answer your questions and go over the basics of beginning the new year feeling your best. If you have questions about how to begin working out or adjusting your nutrition, then this is the event for you. Register at dawsonchurch.org/recreation.
Contact: Heather Benoit at hbenoit@dawsonchurch.org
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
Sunday, January 26, 11:00 a.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. Please join us for the next Membership Matters class on Sunday, January 26. Reservations are required and lunch will be provided. Preschool childcare is available upon request. Register today at dawsonchurch.org/membershipmatters.
Contact: Liz Cuenin at lcuenin@dawsonchurch.org
WOMEN'S NIGHT OF WORSHIP
Sunday, January 26, 6:30 p.m., Chapel
Our Women’s Night of Worship is an invitation to step into the presence of God and experience His love in a profound way. Through worship, prayer, and reflective moments, this gathering will be a space for you to experience soul refreshment and spirit renewal as we worship together.
Contact: Lainee Stidham at lstidham@dawsonchurch.org
Tell Me Again Podcast
Tell Me Again is a monthly podcast celebrating the last 100 years of music and worship at Dawson. Hosted by John Woods, this podcast honors the people, moments, and melodies that have shaped a century of faith and community. Tell Me Again launches on January 22 and can be found at dawsonchurch.org/tellmeagain or search for Tell Me Again on your favorite podcast channel.
Contact: John Woods at jwoods@dawsonchurch.org
ONE DAY PARENTING CONFERENCE
Sunday, February 16, 9:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
This Parenting Conference has been prayerfully designed to equip all parents to disciple their children. Jana Magruder, our keynote speaker, has a unique passion for championing the local church to help families disciple kids and teens. We invite you to join us for the morning and evening sessions as we grow to become and help others become faithful followers of Jesus Christ. For more information and to register, please visit dawsonchurch.org/parenting.
Contact: Lainee Stidham at lstidham@dawsonchurch.org
Summer Music Camp
Join us for this year’s Summer Music Camp from July 7 through 11. Preschool and elementary campers will experience a fun-filled week of exploring music, making friends, and celebrating Jesus. Camp activities include Instrument Exploration, Worship Rally, and Art/Rec Electives. To receive $10 off, register at dawsonmusicacademy.org by March 15 using promo code “EARLYBIRD.”
Contact: Kimberly Jones at kjones@dawsonchurch.org
DAWSON DAY SCHOOL 2025–2026 REGISTRATION
Dawson's Day School is dedicated to enriching the spiritual, physical, and intellectual development of all children in a Christ-centered environment. We offer 18 month to Pre-K classes. Registration for the 2025–2026 school year has begun. Visit dawsonchurch.org/dayschool to learn more.
Contact: Kathy Daniel at kdaniel@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Prayer
In Love and Sympathy
Mary and Ron Reid in the death of Ron’s mother.
Anne and Terry Sparks in the death of Terry’s father, and Palmer, Ethan, Tate and Campbell Sparks in the death of their grandfather.
Congratulations
Allie and Kyle Harris on the birth of their son, Duke Cooper Harris,
on January 6, 2025.
Ellen and Austin Phillips on the birth of their daughter, Charlotte Holman Phillips,
on January 10, 2025.
Welcome to Dawson
Sam & Mary Catherine Jenkins
Anne-Reeves Miller
Emillie Miller
Henry Nenstiel
Together This Week
Sunday, January 19
| 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. | Middle School Choir Rehearsal/354 North |
| 5:00 p.m. | Scripture Seekers/242 East |
Monday, January 20
| 7:00 a.m. | Church Office & FRC Closed for MLK, Jr. Day |
Tuesday, January 21
| 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, January 22
| 9:30 a.m. | Adult Bible Studies/2nd FL North |
| 10:00 a.m. | Health & Fitness Q&A/FRC |
| 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: Grilled Cheese |
| 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, January 23
| 9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
| 10:00 a.m. | Dawsonaires/Choir Room |
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