For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience..
Romans 8:24–25
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, March 31, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge shares a special message for Easter entitled Graves Into Gardens from John 19:38–20:18.
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, March 31, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge shares a special message for Easter entitled Graves Into Gardens from John 19:38–20:18.
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
GOOD FRIDAY
Friday, March 29, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary
This Tenebrae Service, (Tenebrae means darkness in Latin) led by the Sanctuary Orchestra, will weave together instrumental music, Scripture, and moments of silence to help us reflect on Christ’s death on the cross. Worship begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Good Friday – Hispanic Service, 7:00 p.m., Chapel
Dawson’s Hispanic Congregation will observe a special Good Friday Service in the Chapel at 7:00 p.m.
GOOD FRIDAY
Friday, March 29, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary
This Tenebrae Service, (Tenebrae means darkness in Latin) led by the Sanctuary Orchestra, will weave together instrumental music, Scripture, and moments of silence to help us reflect on Christ’s death on the cross. Worship begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Good Friday – Hispanic Service, 7:00 p.m., Chapel
Dawson’s Hispanic Congregation will observe a special Good Friday Service in the Chapel at 7:00 p.m.
March Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
Will you serve with us at KidLife?
Monday–Thursday, June 3–6, 9:00 a.m.–Noon
KidLife, Dawson’s version of VBS, will be held on campus June 3–6. Our theme this year is “Pass the Torch,” and we will need hundreds of volunteers to join our Summer Olympics Team to teach preschoolers and children to let their lights shine as they Love Jesus, Believe the Bible, Serve others, and Share the good news about Jesus. First time to volunteer? New volunteers are placed with veteran KidLife teachers. Classes rotate through various activities throughout the morning, and all training, curriculum, and supplies will be provided for you. Adults and students can learn more about KidLife and sign up to serve at dawsonchurch.org/KidLife.
Contact: Meg Brown at mbrown@dawsonchurch.org
Male VOLUNTEERS Needed FOR KAIROS WEEKEND
Dawson is seeking male volunteers to serve at an upcoming Kairos Prison Ministry weekend at the Donaldson Correctional Facility, May 9–May 12. Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (Kairos) is a lay-led, interdenominational Christian ministry in which volunteers bring Christ’s love and forgiveness to prisoners and their families. If you are interested in participating in this life-changing event or would like more information on how to support this ministry, please contact Steven Hamby at steven_hamby@yahoo.com. Team meetings for this event will begin March 11.
Quarterly Statements Emailed
Contribution statements are being emailed on a quarterly and year-end basis. Please make sure the church has an updated, valid email address and phone number to ensure that you are receiving your statements. You can contact the Finance Office for any assistance.
Contact: Marilyn Lloyd at mlloyd@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Missions
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions is the primary way that Southern Baptists work together to impact our country. Our U.S. mission force faces the challenge of taking the Gospel to 371 million people where spiritual and cultural divides are deep and growing. This offering supports the planting of Gospel preaching churches across our country and sharing the love of Jesus Christ. Please consider supporting North American missions through this offering.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
Serve At Kids Connection
Would you like to serve as a personal shopper with our Kids Connection guests as they select clothing for their children from the store? Volunteers are needed from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and the second Saturday of each month. For more information, please email Jeannie Rice at jcwrice@bellsouth.net.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Bible Study
SECRET CHURCH SIMULCAST
Friday, April 19, 6:00 p.m.
Dawson is offering study guides and simulcast log-in information for those who wish to participate in this year's Secret Church on Friday, April 19. Founded and taught by pastor David Platt, Secret Church is a unique, one-night event that is streamed online to over 50,000 participants worldwide. This year's topic is on the book of Ruth. More than just a love story, the book of Ruth reveals how the whole world is in need of redemption. This night is also an opportunity to learn about and pray for the persecuted church in North Korea, Cambodia, and Indonesia. Please register HERE.
Contact: Liz Cuenin at lcuenin@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
DPM SUPER Night of Worship
Sunday, April 7, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Chapel
Preschoolers and their families are invited to a superhero-themed evening of worship and fellowship. We’ll begin in the Chapel at 5:00 p.m. Once children have decorated and put on their superhero costumes (provided), we’ll enjoy a time of family worship and then move outside for fun activities including an obstacle course, inflatables, crafts, and snow cones. Each family will receive a “Family Faith Talk” kit before leaving so everyone can continue to learn at home how to be kind helpers like God’s Son, Jesus.
Contact: Brooke Gibson at bgibson@dawsonchurch.org
Rising 6th Grade Orientation
Sunday, May 5, 12:00 p.m., The LOFT
Parents of rising 6th graders! We are excited to have your student join us in the fall. We would like to meet you and your student and share what you can expect from Dawson’s Student Ministry. On Sunday, May 5, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., we will meet in The LOFT on the 3rd floor of the Arendall Building. At the meeting you will hear the purpose behind what we do, receive an overview of what happens in student ministry, hear from a panel of DSM parents and volunteers, have an opportunity to ask questions, and tour the DSM space. Parents and rising 6th grade students are invited to attend. No registration needed.
Contact: Bryan Howard at bhoward@dawsonchurch.org
Senior Sunday Breakfast
Sunday, May 19, 9:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall
On Sunday, May 19, Dawson Student Ministry will honor our 2024 seniors in all three worship services but will have a special in-person commissioning time at the end of the 8:30 a.m. hour. Seniors and their parents and siblings are invited to breakfast in the Fellowship Hall. To register for the breakfast, please visit dawsonchurch.org/students. Please register your family and send in senior photos by April 7.
Contact: Bryan Howard at bhoward@dawsonchurch.org
Please Share Your Memories With Us
Dawson will celebrate our 100-year anniversary in April 2025. As part of the celebration, we are collecting testimonies and stories of how God has been at work through Dawson and the impact it’s made in our lives. If you have a particular story or memory that comes to mind, no matter how large or small, please consider sharing it with us. We are looking for stories that celebrate God’s goodness and faithfulness at Dawson, but any memory of an experience at Dawson is welcome. Please send your “My Dawson Memory” stories to Shannon Lindsay at slindsay@dawsonchurch.org. Additionally, we are accepting digital audio recordings of your stories which can also be sent via email.
Contact: Shannon Lindsay at slindsay@dawsonchurch.org
Register today for BREAKAWAY 2024
July 19–22, 2024
Students, are you ready for the BEST TRIP of your summer 2024?! For BREAKAWAY 2024, students (grades 6–12) are headed to Panama City Beach, FL, from Friday, July 19, through Monday, July 22. Each day will be packed full of worship sessions, preaching from our Camp Pastor, Jason Curry, free time at the beach, REC games, and epic late nights! We are excited to grow in Christ and in community as we have a blast at Cottages Christian Retreat. Visit dawsonchurch.org/breakaway for more information and to register. Make plans to join us and register today!
Contact: Bryan Howard at bhoward@dawsonchurch.org
Sign Up Today For AfterThoughts
AfterThoughts is a weekly email with thought-provoking questions related to the Sunday sermon. AfterThoughts is sent on Mondays and is a great tool for your personal devotional time and for engaging others in spiritual conversations. If you would like to receive AfterThoughts in your inbox each week, please visit dawsonchurch.org/AfterTheSermon to subscribe.
Contact: Rachel Langston at rlangston@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Prayer
Congratulations
Morgan and Daniel Shaw on the birth of their son, Lawrence James Shaw, on March 23, 2024.
Ordinance of Baptism
8:30 a.m. // Bain Goodson, Cheney Mason, and Nick Myers
9:45 a.m. // Hudson Cearlock, Lawson Cearlock, and Colton Letson
11:00 a.m. // Abbey Brown, Martha May Ellis, and McCain Walker
Hispanic Congregation 12:30 p.m. // Ivan Madera, Kevin Madera, Dylan Madera,
and Kimberly Madera
Welcome to Dawson
Taylor & Bianca Rowell
Together This Week
Sunday, March 31
| 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 |
| No Evening Activities |
Monday, April 1
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Morning Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, April 2
| 7:00 a.m. | Go Love Tell Prayer Meeting/Online |
| 10:30 a.m. | Sara Finley Life Group/100 West |
Wednesday, April 3
| 9:30 a.m. | Adult Bible Studies/2nd FL North |
| 11:00 p.m. | MidWeek Bible Study/Chapel |
| 12:00 p.m. | Fellowship Lunch/Fellowship Hall |
| 4:45 p.m. |
Fellowship Supper/Fellowship Hall Taco Salad, Dessert Kids Sacks: Crispitos |
| 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, April 4
| 9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
| 10:00 a.m. | Dawsonaires/Choir Room |
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