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“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in
mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.” (Ephesians 2:4-‐5)
Kristen Torres Middle School Minister 205.795.7708 ktorres@ dawsonchurch.org
Jenny Dansby Student Ministry Assist. 205.795.7752 jdansby@ dawsonchurch.org
Chris Smith The Awesome Intern 205.612.1524 [email protected]
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Middle School & High School | February 5, 2012
"But many who are first will be last; and the last, first." (Matthew 19:30) A mother was preparing pancakes for her 5-‐year-‐old son Kevin and 3-‐year-‐old son Ryan. When the boys started arguing over who would get the first tasty pancake, she saw a great opportunity to teach them a Biblical lesson. "Boys" she said, "if Jesus were sitting here this morning, He would say 'let my brother have the first pancake, I can wait.'" Kevin turned to his brother and said, "Ryan, today you get to be Jesus!" We’re afraid there are far too many”” in the church today—sitting at the table of life letting others be Jesus because it might cost them something personally. We can have the fish on the car, the WWJD bracelet on our wrists, and the Bible on the coffee table, but it's what's inside that counts! So what are the “pancakes” in your life that make it difficult to be Christlike? Here are a few that the Bible lists: "No one can serve two masters…You cannot serve both God and money." (Matthew 6:24) Here is a big lie: when you get what you want you'll be happy—wrong! True contentment can only be found in serving God. "Don't team up with those who are unbelievers. How can goodness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness?" (II Corinthians 6:14) Some people are happy to follow Jesus until they fall in love with the wrong person or get hooked up with the wrong group of friends. Just keep in mind that if Jesus isn't your best friend, He is no friend at all. "And you cannot be my disciple if you do not carry your own cross and follow me." (Luke 14:27) This one pretty much sums it up, doesn't it? Carrying your own cross means you take a intense look at your life to find the things that come between you and your Lord, then nail them to the cross with brutal force, daily! "The terrible thing, the almost impossible thing, is the hand over your whole self-‐-‐all your wishes and precautions-‐-‐to Christ."-‐ C.S. Lewis Trust us on this one: the 2nd pancake is worth the wait.
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Dawson High School Ministry
Brad Gowing Minster of Recreation 205.795.7741 bgowing@ dawsonchurch.org
Ecuador missions trip
ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS & SENIORS: On May 25 -‐ June 2, a team of Dawson students will lead Vacation Bible School in central Ecuador. Steve and Carol Thompson, our
missionary partners will host the team. In addition to the V.B.S., the team will also do light construction/renovation in area churches. The cost of the trip is $1,400. If you or someone you know would like to know more about the project, please contact Ben Hale (Minister of Evangelism & Missions) at [email protected] or Boyd Kaiser (Trip
Coordinator) at [email protected]
Student ministry events
February 6 Monday; 6th Grade LAST DAY to sign up for 6th Gr. Purity Retreat!
February 10-‐11 Friday-‐Saturday; 6th Gr. 6th Grade Purity Retreat For students & parents
March 16-‐19 7th-‐8th Grade; Choir & Other Sign up for WINSHAPE WEEKEND! Invite friends!
February 8 3:00 – 3:45 p.m.; MS “The Lot” for Homewood Middle School students
February 8 6:00-‐7:30 p.m.; MS & HS MS Youth Group and HS Underground
February 6 3:30 p.m.; Middle School Hip Hop; contact Kristen Torres for information
February 5 4:00 p.m.; High School Chapel Ensemble meets for practice; Mr. Coleman dir.
February 5 4:00 p.m.; High School Puppet Team meets for practice; Miss Gladney dir.
February 5 5:00 p.m.; High School Chapel Choir meets for practice; Coleman directs
February 5 6:00 p.m.; High School Chapel Handbells meet for practice; Mrs. Bonds dir.
March 17-‐21 Beach Breakaway (9-‐12 Gr) Get pumped up! Brochure coming soon!
March 4 High School (9-‐12th Grades) New building complete; move into new space!
February 5 5:00 p.m.; Middle School Middle School Choir meets for practice; Bonds directs
February 12th Sunday; 5th Grade 5th Grade Pool Party; see postcard for details
March 4 6:00 p.m.; ALL FAMILIES New Building dedication service in the Sanctuary!
March 4 High School (9-‐12th Grades) Start new Sunday School curriculum: Reality Check!
May 20 8:30 a.m. Senior Breakfast – For 12 Gr. & their families; Fellowship Hall