For the word of the LORD is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness.
Psalm 33:4
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, November 23, 2025
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series from the Gospel of John with a message entitled The Bread Of Life from John 6:22–70.
Worship Services
8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., & 11:00 a.m. - FRC
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, November 23, 2025
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series from the Gospel of John with a message entitled The Bread Of Life from John 6:22–70.
Worship Services
8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., & 11:00 a.m. - FRC
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
SONG OF THE ANGELS
Sunday, December 7, 6:00 p.m., FRC
Dawson’s Music & Worship Ministry invites you to Song of the Angels, a combined Chapel Choir, Middle School Choir, and Collide Choirs Christmas Service. These young people gift their offerings of worship to God with energy and enthusiasm, inviting us to join in along the way. It’s a perfect time to invite teachers, neighbors, or friends to participate in worship at Dawson. Watch live at live.dawsonchurch.org.
Contact: John Woods at jwoods@dawsonchurch.org
SONG OF THE ANGELS
Sunday, December 7, 6:00 p.m., FRC
Dawson’s Music & Worship Ministry invites you to Song of the Angels, a combined Chapel Choir, Middle School Choir, and Collide Choirs Christmas Service. These young people gift their offerings of worship to God with energy and enthusiasm, inviting us to join in along the way. It’s a perfect time to invite teachers, neighbors, or friends to participate in worship at Dawson. Watch live at live.dawsonchurch.org.
Contact: John Woods at jwoods@dawsonchurch.org
November Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
LINDA HILLYER To RETIRE AFTER 47 YEARS Of FAITHFUL SERVICE AT DAWSON
On December 31, 2025, Linda Hillyer will retire after 47 years of faithful service to the Dawson Family of Faith. She first began working at Dawson in 1977 and has served as our Administrator of Membership and Records with dedication and a servant heart. In this role, Linda keeps meticulous records of life groups, new members, membership changes, and visitors. Her invaluable knowledge and experience allow her to connect members and guests with care and intentionality. Her coworkers and Dawson family appreciate her consistent willingness to help and the joy she radiates. Linda enjoys gardening, painting, and anything that gives her a thrill—she celebrated her 70th birthday by skydiving! She and her husband Billy have one daughter, Meredith; a granddaughter, Breanna; and a great grandson, Mason. Thank you, Linda, for blessing the Dawson family with 47 years of loyal service and devotion!
Join us for CANDLELIGHT
Saturday, December 20, 5:00 pm, Samford University Wright Center
For more than 50 years, people have come to Dawson for the beautiful experience of worship led by the Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra and Combined Student Choirs. Culminating with the candlelit singing of Silent Night, this evening of worship is anticipated each year by our community. This year, we will worship on Saturday, December 20 at 5:00 p.m. at the Wright Center on the campus of Samford University. Doors open for seating at 4:30 p.m. Learn more at dawsonchurch.org/Candlelight.
Contact: John Woods at jwoods@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Missions
Food Drive for Grace Klein Community: FeedBhm
Sunday, November 23—Sunday, December 7
Grace Klein Community Ministries, a partner ministry of Dawson, provides food for thousands of individuals in need through their FeedBHM initiative. Dawson is hosting a food drive over the next three Sundays to help them restock their shelves for the Holiday season. Please bring non-perishable food items to the FRC from Sunday, November 23 through Sunday, December 7, and place them in the Grace Klein Community barrel.
Contact: Kyle Bailey at kbailey@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Bible Study
25-DAY ADVENT DEVOTIONAL
The weeks leading up to Christmas should be a time when we remember God’s promises to send the Messiah. A time when we celebrate the Savior who has come and is coming again. But far too often, December slips by and the season’s demands dull our desire for Jesus. How do we rekindle our longing for Him this Advent season and cultivate expectant hope for His return? In this year’s Advent Devotional, Unto Us, the staff of The Gospel Coalition have written 25 daily devotions to help fix your heart on Christ this Advent season. Whether you’re distracted or weary, anxious or doubting, hoping or hurting, these words will help you gaze at Jesus celebrating that a Savior has been born unto us. This Advent Devotional can be purchased for $5 at the Next Steps desk. Due to limited quantities, only 1 per family is available.
Contact: Liz Cuenin at lcuenin@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
Register for DNOW
January 16–18, FRC
DNOW weekend is quickly approaching and the DSM team could not be more excited to see the ways that the Lord is going to be moving through the weekend as we focus on what it means to truly ABIDE in the Lord and His plans for us. If you have any questions, please contact Maya Richardson at mrichardson@dawsonchurch.org or visit dawsonchurch.org/students to get registered for DNOW today.
Contact: Bryan Howard at bhoward@dawsonchurch.org
Sign up to Serve as a DNOW SMALL GROUP LEADER
January 16–18, 2026
A crucial part of DNOW weekend is our Small Group Leaders and we are in need. If you are interested in being a DNOW Small Group Leader for the weekend of January 16-18, please visit dawsonchurch.org/students to get signed up!
Contact: Maya Richardson at mrichardson@dawsonchurch.org
Centrikid 2026
July 21–25, 2026, Timber Creek Camp
Registration is now open for CentriKid Camp 2026. Centrikid is for kids 3rd-5th grade completed. Kids will spend the week in worship, Bible study, recreation, tracks, and end each day in group time. If you are looking for a camp where your children will grow closer to God, and their church friends, this is it! To reserve your spot, we must have your registration form submitted with a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $100 NO LATER than February 1. Sign up before December 19, 2025, to get an EARLY BIRD registration price of $400. Register today at dawsonchurch.org/kids.
Contact: Jessica Orso at jorso@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Prayer
Family Dedications
Mary Margaret Murphy, daughter of Mallory and Josh Murphy, will participate with her family in dedication this Sunday during the 8:30 a.m. worship service. Mary Margaret was born on May 2, 2025. She joins her sisters, Evelyn and Abigail. Her grandparents are Cindy and Billy Williams of Birmingham and Nancy and Lee Murphy of Enterprise.
Clayton Mark Cimino, son of Lauren and Addison Cimino, will participate with his family in dedication this Sunday during the 9:45 a.m. worship service. Clay was born on July 15, 2025. He joins his brother, Campbell. His grandparents are Gayle and Doug Hammond of Huntsville and Sherri and John Cimino of Huntsville.
In Love & Sympathy
Family and friends of Margaret Cleveland.
Eric McGee in the death of his wife, Sarah McGee; William, Kyle, and Caroline McGee in the death of their mother, and Nancy Stein in the death of her sister.
In Loving Memory
Margaret Cleveland – November 13, 2025
Sarah McGee – November 14, 2025
Congratulations
Mary Claire and David Blackmon on the birth of their son, John David Blackmon,
on November 14, 2025.
LeeAnn and Hudson Roy on the birth of their daughter, Ann Margaret Roy, on November 15, 2025.
Ordinance of Baptism
11:00 a.m. // Charlotte Elmore, Edie Evans, Stan Evans, Evelyn Harned, Harper Anne Romano,
Will Taylor, and Lucy Vining
Welcome To Dawson
Gracie Abee
Caroline Bass
Stephen & Mary Madison Himic
Together This Week
Sunday, November 23
| 8:30 a.m. | Worship in the FRC & Online |
| 8:30 a.m. | Life Groups |
| 9:45 a.m. | Worship in the FRC & Online |
| 9:45 a.m. | Life Groups |
| 11:00 a.m. | Worship in the FRC & Online |
| 11:00 a.m. | Life Groups |
| 11:00 a.m. | Hispanic Congregation Worship/Chapel |
| 4:00 p.m. | Chapel Choir 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/2nd FL East |
| 5:00 p.m. | Jesus & Women Bible Study/254 North |
Monday, November 24
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Morning Bible Study/257 North |
Tuesday, November 25
| 10:30 a.m. | Sara Finley Life Group/252 North |
Wednesday, November 26
| No Evening Activities | |
| Church Office closes at 2:00 p.m. |
Thursday, November 27
| Thanksgiving Day | |
| Church Office and FRC Closed |
Friday, November 28
| Thanksgiving Day | |
| Church Office and FRC Closed |
Saturday, November 29
| Thanksgiving Day | |
| Church Office and FRC Closed |
Watch us live at live.dawsonchurch.org, or watch us each week on CBS 42 on Sundays (one week delayed) at 10:00 a.m.