Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
1 Corinthians 13:7
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, July 16, 2023
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge will continue the sermon series on 1 John with a message entitled Reflecting The Love Of Our Father from 1 John 3:1–10.
Worship Services
8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. - Hispanic Service, Chapel
Hispanic Congregation Online
dawsonchurch.org/hispaniclive
Life Groups
| 8:30 a.m. | Adults, Preschool, Hearts & Hands | |
| 9:45 a.m. | Adults, College, Students, Kids, Preschool, Hearts & Hands | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Adults, Preschool, Adult Special Education |
Sunday, July 16, 2023
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge will continue the sermon series on 1 John with a message entitled Reflecting The Love Of Our Father from 1 John 3:1–10.
Worship Services
8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. - Hispanic Service, Chapel
Hispanic Congregation Online
dawsonchurch.org/hispaniclive
Life Groups
| 8:30 a.m. | Adults, Preschool, Hearts & Hands | |
| 9:45 a.m. | Adults, College, Students, Kids, Preschool, Hearts & Hands | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Adults, Preschool, Adult Special Education |
What's Happening
SUMMER MUSIC CAMP MINISTRY WEEK
July 17–21
During the week of July 17–21, over 250 children will join together for Dawson Music Academy's annual Summer Music Camp. Through worship rallys, musical explorations, team games and much more, preschoolers and children will use their musical talents to praise the Lord. Pray for our adult and student leaders that God will use us to minister to campers in powerful ways. Also, pray for music campers to experience the JOY that comes from knowing Jesus. Our scripture focus is John 15:11, "Jesus said, 'I spoke these words to you, that my joy may be in you, and your joy may be complete.'"
Contact: Kimberly Jones at kjones@dawsonchurch.org
SUMMER MUSIC CAMP MINISTRY WEEK
July 17–21
During the week of July 17–21, over 250 children will join together for Dawson Music Academy's annual Summer Music Camp. Through worship rallys, musical explorations, team games and much more, preschoolers and children will use their musical talents to praise the Lord. Pray for our adult and student leaders that God will use us to minister to campers in powerful ways. Also, pray for music campers to experience the JOY that comes from knowing Jesus. Our scripture focus is John 15:11, "Jesus said, 'I spoke these words to you, that my joy may be in you, and your joy may be complete.'"
Contact: Kimberly Jones at kjones@dawsonchurch.org
July Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
SERVE WITH DAWSON'S CHILDREN IN THE NEW CHURCH YEAR
Dawson Kids and Dawson Preschool Ministry are excited about a new church year and the opportunity to share God's love and Word with preschoolers and children through weekly programming on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Additional leaders are needed to join existing teaching teams to help support this great mission. Both ministries have needs during the 9:45 a.m. hour on Sundays year-round, and on Wednesday evenings, 6:00–7:15 p.m. during the school year. Preschool Ministry (Infants–Kindergarten) also needs leaders on Sundays during the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. hours. We invite you to grow personally and taste the sweet reward of partnering with parents to build a foundation of faith in the lives of children. For more information about serving with one of these important ministries, please contact Brooke Gibson, Minister to Preschoolers, at bgibson@dawsonchurch.org or Meg Brown, Minister to Children, at mbrown@dawsonchurch.org.
Together in Missions
SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR COY, AL
School supplies are being collected for students in Coy, Alabama, our adopted community in the Black Belt region of South Alabama. Some items that are needed include loose leaf paper, folders, pens, pencils, markers, colored pencils, crayons, pencil pouches, pencil sharpeners, and rulers. Collection tubs are located at the Church Office and the Welcome Desk in the Arendall Building. Please make your donations by Sunday, July 30. If you would like to help distribute these backpacks on Saturday, August 5, please contact David and Denise Bivin at dbivin3@gmail.com.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
SUMMER REQUESTS AT KIDS CONNECTION
Kids Connection has several current needs for the summer:
- Boys' Clothing in sizes 7 through teens: shorts, short-sleeved T-shirts, polo shirts, pajamas, and swimsuits.
- Fiction and Nonfiction Chapter Books: for students elementary age through high school.
- Sports Balls: basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, and softballs.
Please bring your donations to the Kids Connection van in Dawson's North Parking Lot.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
SUMMER BOOK REVIEW
Monday, July 31, 10:00 am, 100 West <<== Date Change
Please join us for the Summer Book Review on Monday, July 31 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 100 West. Dr. Andrea Mullins will review the book We Really Do Need Each Other by Reuben Welch. This is a beautifully written book leading readers to understand "that in Christ we belong together, and we really do need each other." When Welch, a Greek professor, became a college chaplain, the themes of First John–life, light, love–took on new meaning. Our pastor's sermon series on 1 John provides a perfect context for us to explore what it means that we share a common life in Jesus.
Contact: Tommy Sanders at tsanders@dawsonchurch.org
SUMMER READING AWAITS AT THE DAWSON LIBRARY
Visit Dawson's library for your next summer read. We have lots of new titles and resources, and are ready to help find the perfect one for you. The library is located in Room 220 East across from the Hearts & Hands classroom. Please stop by during our Summer hours:
Sundays 8:15 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Contact: Rachael Daughtry at rdaughtry@dawsonchurch.org
CELEBRATORS CONFERENCE
October 16–19, Pigeon Forge, TN
Steadfast Love is the theme of the Celebrators Conference 2023. Will you join us from October 16–19 as we travel to Pigeon Forge, TN to worship with a great lineup of guests? David Jeremiah and Phil Waldrep will lead in great preaching of God’s word. Candace Cameron Bure will be the guest speaker. The musical guests include Keith and Kristyn Getty, Ricky Skaggs, Jason Crabb and Charles Billingsley. Comedian Tim Lovelace will keep you laughing. We have reserved 18 rooms (double occupancy). Your price of $625 includes round trip motorcoach transportation and travel in Pigeon Forge, conference fee, double room occupancy at Quality Inn Parkway, three dinner meals, and continental breakfast each day. Please leave your $25 nonrefundable deposit (check made to Dawson) at the Dawson front desk and pick up your packet of information.
Contact: Tommy Sanders at tsanders@dawsonchurch.org
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Contact: Rachel Langston at rlangston@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Prayer
In Love and Sympathy
Anna-Maries Ellison and Trace Newton and J.T. Ellison in the death of Anna-Marie and J.T.'s mother, Shirley Ellison, and Major Moorer in the death of his grandmother.
Rachel and David McCrorie in the death of Rachel's mother, and Ashlyn, John David, and Christa McCrorie in the death of their grandmother.
Friends and family in the death of Ann Hobbs.
Howard Rose in the death of his wife, Mary.
In Loving Memory
Mary Rose – July 5, 2023
Shirley Ellison – July 6, 2023
Ann Hobbs – July 6, 2023
Congratulations
Brett and Jake Cole on the birth of their son, James Baker Cole, on July 8, 2023.
Welcome to Dawson
Je'Lyn Hunter
Together This Week
Sunday, July 16
| 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 |
Monday, July 17
| 9:00 a.m. | DMA Music Camp |
| 9:00 a.m. | Basketball Camp 2/FRC |
Tuesday, July 18
| 7:00 a.m. | Go Love Tell Prayer Meeting/Online |
| 9:00 a.m. | DMA Music Camp |
| 9:00 a.m. | Basketball Camp 2/FRC |
| 10:30 a.m. | Sara Finley Life Group/100 West |
Wednesday, July 19
| 9:00 a.m. | DMA Music Camp |
| 9:00 a.m. | Basketball Camp 2/FRC |
| 9:00 a.m. | Summer Scripture Experience/Aldridge Gardens |
| 11:00 a.m. | Summer Adult Bible Study/Social Hall |
| 12:00 p.m. | Fellowship Lunch/Fellowship Hall |
| 6:00 p.m. | College Village/In Homes |
| 6:30 p.m. | DSM High School Summer Nights/Pool Party at Stewart Home |
| 7:15 p.m. | DSM Middle School Summer Nights/Pool Party at Patriot Park |
Thursday, July 20
| 9:00 a.m. | DMA Music Camp |
| 9:00 a.m. | Basketball Camp 2/FRC |
Friday, July 21
| 9:00 a.m. | DMA Music Camp |
| 9:00 a.m. | Basketball Camp 2/FRC |
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