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 26, 2025
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series Stories That Still Speak with a message entitled The Parable Of The Great Banquet from Luke 14:15–24.
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 26, 2025
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series Stories That Still Speak with a message entitled The Parable Of The Great Banquet from Luke 14:15–24.
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
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
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
January Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
Jennie Hare Celebrates 20 Years Of Service
On January 31, 2025, Jennie Hare will celebrate 20 years with the Dawson Family of Faith. Jennie began her time as the cook for the Dawson Daycare and transitioned to other responsibilities later. She prepares the Chef Salads on Wednesday nights, cooks breakfast for Monday Morning Men’s Bible study every other week, maintains your coffee stations, cooks for various events, and always has a smile on her face when doing so. Jennie’s greatest love is for her family, and she enjoys time with them. She also loves her Dawson family and can be found listening to and praying over everyone here. Please join us in celebrating Jennie as she celebrates 20 faithful years of service at Dawson!
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 be emailed.
Contact: Sally Holmes at sholmes@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
AUXANO
Tuesdays, 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
Together in Ministries
ONE DAY PARENTING CONFERENCE
Sunday, February 16, 9:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Chapel
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
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. The Tell Me Again podcast 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
Wedding Photos Needed
In anticipation of Dawson’s 100th Anniversary Celebration, photographs of weddings and receptions held at Dawson prior to 1965 are requested. Please bring copies to the Church Office by March 1 to be included in the historical display.
Contact: Jan Jones at janjones2436@gmail.com
AN INVITATION TO PRAY
Daily, 6:08 a.m. or 6:08 p.m.
Church family, please continue to pray for our students now that DNOW has passed. This year's theme was Surrender and centered around Isaiah 6:8. Please pray each day at 6:08 (a.m. or p.m.) for hearts to echo that of Isaiah, “Here I am! Send me!” throughout the entire month of January.
Contact: Kristen Torres at ktorres@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
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
Together in Prayer
Family Dedications
Claire Hastings Bridges, daughter of Stephanie and Tucker Bridges, will participate with her family in dedication this Sunday during the 8:30 a.m. worship service. Claire was born on November 7, 2024. She joins her brother, Tuck, and sister, Anne Reynolds. Her grandparents are Monique and Wayne Rector of Jasper and Tami and David Bridges of Guntersville.
Grady Mitchell Elmore, son of Katie and Jonathan Elmore, will participate with his family in dedication this Sunday during the 9:45 a.m. worship service. Grady was born on November 12, 2024. He joins his sisters, Madison and Marie. His grandparents are Dr. Kathy Craig of Hoover, Dr. Al and Myra Craig of Hoover, and Cynthia and Mitch Elmore of Hoover. His great grandparents are Betty and Don Blackburn of Vestavia and Helen Hicks of Dothan.
In Love and Sympathy
Carol Donaldson in the death of her mother, and Josh Donaldson in the death of his grandmother.
Welcome to Dawson
Anne Robbins Cupp
Jane Reable Cupp
Kenneth Cupp
Frank & Rushan Owens
Ordinance of Baptism
11:00 a.m. // Jayden Carter, Barrett Evans
Together This Week
Sunday, January 26
| 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 |
| 11:00 a.m. | Membership Matters/Social Hall |
| 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 |
| 6:30 p.m. | Women's Night of Worship/Chapel |
Monday, January 27
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Morning Bible Study/Social Hall |
| 10:00 a.m. | Women On Mission/Social Hall |
Tuesday, January 28
| 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 29
| 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 Fried or Baked Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Bread, Dessert Kids Sacks: Pizza Sticks |
| 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 30
| 9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
| 10:00 a.m. | Dawsonaires/Choir Room |
Saturday, February 1
| 9:00 a.m. | All In For Him/Arendall |
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