Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
1 Peter 1:3
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, January 7, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge begins the new sermon series ACTS with a message entitled Witness from Acts 1:1–14.
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 7, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge begins the new sermon series ACTS with a message entitled Witness from Acts 1:1–14.
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
WEEKDAY STUDIES BEGIN JANUARY 8
A new semester of weekday studies begins on Monday, January 8, and we hope you are making plans to attend. There are studies offered on Wednesday mornings and evenings, as well as a men’s study offered on Monday mornings. Pre-registration is encouraged. Please check each study description for book requirements and plan to bring your book or workbook to the first class. Please visit dawsonchurch.org/SpringStudies for full study descriptions and to pre-register. If you need help finding a book for your class, please contact Lainee Stidham.
Contact: Lainee Stidham at lstidham@dawsonchurch.org
WEEKDAY STUDIES BEGIN JANUARY 8
A new semester of weekday studies begins on Monday, January 8, and we hope you are making plans to attend. There are studies offered on Wednesday mornings and evenings, as well as a men’s study offered on Monday mornings. Pre-registration is encouraged. Please check each study description for book requirements and plan to bring your book or workbook to the first class. Please visit dawsonchurch.org/SpringStudies for full study descriptions and to pre-register. If you need help finding a book for your class, please contact Lainee Stidham.
Contact: Lainee Stidham at lstidham@dawsonchurch.org
January Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
JOIN THE SANCTUARY CHOIR & ORCHESTRA THIS WEDNESDAY
Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m., Choir Room & Sanctuary
Did you love Candlelight? Do you want to see what it is like to be a part of Choir or Orchestra? We would love for you to join the Music & Worship Ministry this Spring. The Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra rehearse on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. The Choir will meet in the Choir Room and the Orchestra will meet in the Sanctuary. For more information, please visit dawsonchurch.org/musicandworship.
Contact: John Woods at jwoods@dawsonchurch.org
Dawsonaires Ministry Day at Fair Haven
Thursday, January 18
The Dawsonaires are bringing their ministry off campus to a nearby senior living community, Fair Haven. They will be presenting Scripture-centered music of various styles. Please pray for the Dawsonaires as they use this opportunity to serve our community through fellowship and song.
Contact: Dan Mullis at dmullis@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Missions
WOMEN ON MISSION
Tuesday, January 9, 10:00 a.m., Social Hall
Zambia is famous for its unique landscape and the Zambezi River. Learn how missionaries serve with Zambian churches and in unreached areas of the country. Don’t miss this great opportunity as we focus on missions in this fascinating country.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
2024 MISSION TRIP INTEREST LUNCHEON
Sunday, January 21, 12:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Are you interested in serving on a Dawson mission team in 2024? Join us after the 11:00 a.m. service on January 21 for a free luncheon to learn more about these exciting opportunities! Register at dawsonchurch.org/missions by January 14.
Contact: Kyle Bailey at kbailey@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Bible Study
MEN'S BREAKFAST & BIBLE STUDY
Mondays Beginning January 8, 7:00 a.m., Social Hall
This spring we will study the Gospels and spend most of our time in the Gospel of Mark. The study begins on January 8 at 7:00 a.m. and will adjourn promptly at 8:00 a.m. each week. Our last meeting will be on Monday, May 20. For those who would like breakfast, the cost is $6 and is served at 7:00 a.m. in the Social Hall. Neal Schooley will email notes to all participants before each Monday’s session. Men of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Contact: Neal Schooley at nschoole@bellsouth.net
MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays Beginning January 10, 11:00 a.m., Chapel & 6:00 p.m., Social Hall
We all have questions about death and the life beyond. Despite the strong assurance the Bible gives us about life beyond the grave, Christians are often troubled by many questions related to death. What will happen on the day of judgment? Will we have bodies in heaven? Will there be rewards in heaven? Will we recognize and truly know our loved ones? During this semester, Pastor David (and several other Dawson Ministry Staff members) will shed light on these questions and many more as we look to God’s word to see what the Bible teaches about dying, death, and life beyond the grave.
Contact: Jan Kennamer Hart at jkennamerhart@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
DAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Dawson's Day School is dedicated to enriching the spiritual, physical and intelluctual development of all children in a Christ-centered environment. We offer 18 month to Pre-K classes. Registration for the 2024–2025 school year begins January 8 for current students and members of the Dawson church family. Community registration begins January 16. Please visit dawsonchurch.org/dayschool for more information on the Day School or for registration information, or call Kathy Daniel at 205-871-8771.
Contact: Kathy Daniel at kdaniel@dawsonchurch.org
WHAT DO YOU WANT ON YOUR ICE CREAM SUNDAE?
Dawson’s Student Ministry will host an Ice Cream Social as part of 2024 DNow and your help is needed to bring delicious brownies, cookies, and toppings for an ice cream sundae. Items needed are: Sprinkles (any color and flavor); Syrups—chocolate, caramel, strawberry, etc.; Gummy worms or bears; Maraschino cherries; miniature M&Ms; nuts; whipped cream (in cans); as well as brownies and cookies. Contributions will be received all day on Wednesday, January 10 and Thursday, January 11 in the Fellowship Hall. Look for a designated table. Please contact Jan Jones for more information or with questions. Thank you for helping to make this event so, so sweet!
Contact: Jan Jones at janjones2436@gmail.com
AUXANO Kickoff
Tuesday, January 16, 7:00 p.m., Chapel
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. This service meets on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel on Dawson’s campus. We gather together every week to worship God through song, prayer, and the Word.
Contact: Cole Griffith at cgriffith@dawsonchurch.org
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
Sunday, January 28, 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. Please join us for the next Membership Matters class on Sunday, January 28. 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
TRAVEL TO ICELAND: LAND OF FIRE & ICE
There are still seats available for the Dawson tour of Iceland, July 17–26, 2024. You will enjoy the fellowship with Dawson friends and family as you tour this beautiful country and experience the waterfalls, thermal features, glaciers, wildlife, and other God-created wonders it is famous for. The deadline for reservations is January 11. For information, please contact Doug & Sandra Arendall at dsarendall@icloud.com.
Contact: Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Prayer
In Love and Sympathy
Jenni and Blaine Brint in the death of Blaine’s mother, and Sophie and Mason Brint
in the death of their grandmother.
Linda Farmer in the death of her mother, Sara Farmer.
Judy Leesburg in the death of her mother.
Jane Weamer in the death of her sister.
Sharon White in the death of her father.
In Loving Memory
Sara Farmer – December 21, 2023
Congratulations
Anna and Michael Bullington on the birth of their son, Rowan George Bullington,
on December 27, 2023.
Welcome to Dawson
Cheney Mason
Tyler Meredith
Matt & Veronica Oltmanns
Together This Week
Sunday, January 7
| 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, January 8
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Morning Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, January 9
| 10:00 a.m. | Women On Mission/Social Hall |
| 10:30 a.m. | Sara Finley Life Group/100 West |
Wednesday, January 10
| 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 Chicken Tetrazzini, Green Beans, Salad, Bread & Dessert Kids Sacks: Chicken Bites |
| 6:00 p.m. | DNOW Host Home Night/FRC |
| 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. | Sanctuary Choir/Choir Room |
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Orchestra/Sanctuary |
Thursday, January 11
| 9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
| 10:00 a.m. | Dawsonaires/Choir Room |
Friday, January 12
| DNow Weekend |
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