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 17, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series on ACTS with a message entitled Samaria from Acts 7:58–8:8.
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 17, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series on ACTS with a message entitled Samaria from Acts 7:58–8:8.
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
COLLIDE CHOIRS SPRING MUSICAL
Wednesday, March 20, 6:30 p.m., Chapel
In a galaxy far away, and in a future not too distant, the crew of spaceship Star Quest J-316 is on a mission: bringing the Word of God to people all across the galaxy. As they travel from planet to planet, they learn the importance of hiding God’s Word in their hearts—especially in the face of evil.
On March 20, the Collide Choirs will present “Star Quest” in the Chapel at 6:30 p.m. Mark your calendar to come and support the Collide Choirs (Grades 1st-5th) as they share the importance of God’s Word in a fun and innovative way.
Contact: Hailey Pepper at hpepper@dawsonchurch.org
COLLIDE CHOIRS SPRING MUSICAL
Wednesday, March 20, 6:30 p.m., Chapel
In a galaxy far away, and in a future not too distant, the crew of spaceship Star Quest J-316 is on a mission: bringing the Word of God to people all across the galaxy. As they travel from planet to planet, they learn the importance of hiding God’s Word in their hearts—especially in the face of evil.
On March 20, the Collide Choirs will present “Star Quest” in the Chapel at 6:30 p.m. Mark your calendar to come and support the Collide Choirs (Grades 1st-5th) as they share the importance of God’s Word in a fun and innovative way.
Contact: Hailey Pepper at hpepper@dawsonchurch.org
March Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
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
Together in Missions
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.
Applications for 2024 Dawson short-term mission trips are now open! Opportunities include: serving with a children’s ministry in Honduras, leading a sports camp in Colorado, offering medical care to refugees in Uganda, and more! To register, please visit dawsonchurch.org/serve and click on “Global Missions” to begin the process.
Contact: Kyle Bailey at kbailey@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
This Easter season, we will have four unique services throughout Holy Week to help us remember and celebrate Jesus as Lord and Savior.
Palm Sunday - March 24
On Palm Sunday, we will celebrate and shout “Hosanna!” to Jesus the King as we remember His triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
Good Friday - March 29
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
Dawson’s Hispanic Congregation will observe a special Good Friday Service in the Chapel at 7:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday - March 31
During our three Sunday morning services we will celebrate with thankful hearts that Christ rose from the grave, defeating death and sin for each of us and is alive!
Contact: John Woods at jwoods@dawsonchurch.org
Dawson’s College Ministry is headed back to Camp Dawson for a weekend together balancing purpose and play. We are excited to welcome Dr. Joshua Chatraw and Garrison Pavel to lead our gatherings. The theme for the weekend is SALT + LIGHT. We’ll talk through Matthew 5:13–16 and discuss how to live and witness to Christ in a secular age. The total cost is $30, which includes a T-shirt, four meals, overnight lodging, etc. Please visit dawsonchurch.org/college for more information and to register.
Contact: Kara Fincher at kfincher@dawsonchurch.org
Congratulations to the senior class of 2024! 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. Immediately following the service, parents, siblings, and seniors are invited to breakfast in the Fellowship Hall, while other friends and family are invited to join us in the 8:30 a.m. service. For more information and to register for breakfast, please visit dawsonchurch.org/students.
Contact: Bryan Howard at bhoward@dawsonchurch.org
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. Please 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
Together in Prayer
In Love and Sympathy
Ruth and Colter Bean in the death of Colter’s father, and Gibson and Mary Paten Bean
in the death of their grandfather.
Alicia and Lawrence Harrison in the death of Lawrence’s father, and Evie and Jonas Harrison
in the death of their grandfather.
Welcome to Dawson
Josh and Tracy Chatraw
Addison Chatraw
Together This Week
Sunday, March 17
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 |
3:00 p.m. | Chapel Jazz Band/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 |
6:30 p.m. | Chapel Puppets/351 North |
Monday, March 18
7:00 a.m. | Men's Morning Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, March 19
7:00 a.m. | Go Love Tell Prayer Meeting/Online |
10:30 a.m. | Sara Finley Life Group/100 West |
7:00 p.m. | AUXANO/Chapel |
Wednesday, March 20
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 Fried Catfish/Baked Tilapia, Hushpuppies, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Dessert Kids Sacks: Corn Dogs |
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 Choirs Spring Musical/Chapel |
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, March 21
9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
10:00 a.m. | Dawsonaires/Danberry Senior Living |
7:00 p.m. | Village/In Homes |
Friday, March 22
5:00 p.m. | College Spring Retreat/Camp Dawson |
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