And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, May 1, 2022
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series on Hope From The Psalms with a message entitled Hope For The Discouraged Heart from Psalm 42.
Worship Services
8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. - Hispanic Service, Chapel
Hispanic Congregation Online
dawsonchurch.org/hispaniclive
Life Groups
| 8:30 a.m. | Adults, Preschool, Hearts & Hands | |
| 9:45 a.m. | Adults, College, Students, Kids, Preschool, Hearts & Hands | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Adults, Preschool, Adult Special Education |
Sunday, May 1, 2022
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series on Hope From The Psalms with a message entitled Hope For The Discouraged Heart from Psalm 42.
Worship Services
8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. - Hispanic Service, Chapel
Hispanic Congregation Online
dawsonchurch.org/hispaniclive
Life Groups
| 8:30 a.m. | Adults, Preschool, Hearts & Hands | |
| 9:45 a.m. | Adults, College, Students, Kids, Preschool, Hearts & Hands | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Adults, Preschool, Adult Special Education |
What's Happening
SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
July 11–15, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Expand your horizon by embarking on an AMAZING WORLD TOUR at Summer Music Camp, July 11–15. Preschool and elementary campers will discover a world of fun as we seek to follow God's path during a week of musical explorations, rec games, art activities, and more! Make your travel plans at dawsonmusicacademy.org and use the promo code “AMAZING” to receive $10 off!
Contact: Kimberly Jones at kjones@dawsonchurch.org
SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
July 11–15, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Expand your horizon by embarking on an AMAZING WORLD TOUR at Summer Music Camp, July 11–15. Preschool and elementary campers will discover a world of fun as we seek to follow God's path during a week of musical explorations, rec games, art activities, and more! Make your travel plans at dawsonmusicacademy.org and use the promo code “AMAZING” to receive $10 off!
Contact: Kimberly Jones at kjones@dawsonchurch.org
May Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
CALLED CHURCH CONFERENCE
Sunday, May 15, 6:00 p.m., Sanctuary
A Special Meeting of the Church Conference has been called by Pastor David and the active Board of Deacons for Sunday, May 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The purpose is for the hearing and consideration of a recommendation from the Ad Hoc – Sanctuary and Adjacent Space Team for the renovation of the Sanctuary and Adjacent Spaces. Childcare is available by request only. If you need childcare for the meeting, please email Donna Allan at dallan@dawsonchurch.org by Tuesday, May 10.
Contact: Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org
YOU ARE NEEDED AT KIDLIFE!
KidLife, Dawson's version of VBS, will take place June 6–9. We will need hundreds of volunteers to guide preschoolers and children on a journey to learn about God and how to become more like His Son, Jesus. Volunteers are still needed in these areas:
Nursery - 3 volunteers needed
4-year-olds - 4 volunteers needed
5-year-olds - 3 volunteers needed
Kindergarten completed - 2 volunteers needed
1st Grade - 1 volunteer needed
4th Grade - 3 volunteers needed
Hearts and Hands - 7 volunteers needed
Please visit dawsonchurch.org/KidLife and sign up to serve with us.
Together in Missions
SERVE AT THE WORLD GAMES
The World Games 2022 will be in Birmingham July 7–17. The games will bring in an estimate of over 500,000 visitors into the Birmingham area. While there will be many ways that we can serve and be the hands and feet of Jesus during this week, Dawson will be partnering with Baba Java coffee. Baba Java is a local coffee roaster and coffee shop in Hoover, AL. They are also the official coffee sponsors of World Games 2022. Through serving coffee at the world games, we will have the opportunity to welcome guests and reflect the love of Christ. If you are interested in serving or have any questions, please contact Kasey Hagen at khagen@dawsonchurch.org or Josh Parvin at joshua@babajavacoffee.com.
COLORADO MISSION TRIP
July 9–16, Mead, Colorado
Dawson’s Recreation Ministry will be taking a team to Mead, Colorado, from July 9–16 to help support Grandview Church, a Go Love Tell partner. The church was planted in 2017 and hosts a sports camp for 4-year-olds through 5th graders. This is a massive outreach to their community. We need sports instructors, huddle coaches (Bible study), and rally/worship leaders. The cost is $750.
Contact: Kasey Hagen at khagen@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
JOIN US FOR DISCOVER DAWSON
Sunday, May 1, 11:00 a.m., Social Hall
All visitors and new members are invited to attend Discover Dawson on Sunday, May 1. Discover Dawson is an informal group session that allows you to become better acquainted with Dawson’s vision and mission, learn about our ministries and mission opportunities, and meet members of our staff. Reservations are not required but are helpful in planning.
Contact: Liz Cuenin at lcuenin@dawsonchurch.org
SUMMER COLLEGE INFORMATION
On Sunday, May 1, our Sunday morning College Life Group will begin meeting at the 9:45 a.m. hour in the FRC Gym. This will accommodate students to worship with family and friends at either 8:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Join us for time in fellowship and the Word!
On Wednesday, June 1, the College Ministry will start our new Summer Village. This Village (small group) will be open to all college students and will meet on Wednesday nights in June and July from 6:00-7:30 p.m. for a shared meal, fellowship, and brief Bible study led by Blake Jenkins and Kara Fincher. We will be at a different Dawson member's home each week, so follow us on Instagram @dawsoncollegeministry for locations!
Contact: Kara Fincher at kfincher@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Prayer
Family Dedications
Helen Marion (Leni) Northcutt, daughter of Whitney and Will Northcutt, will participate with her family in dedication this Sunday during the 8:30 a.m. worship service. Leni was born on August 30, 2021. She has a brother, Solomon. Her grandparents are Allison and Chris Bell and Renee and Larry Steeley of Birmingham and Jennie and Ben Northcutt of Birmingham. Her great grandparents are Helen and Harold Fisher of Birmingham.
Marie Taylor Elmore, daughter of Katie and Jonathan Elmore, will participate with her family in dedication this Sunday during the 9:45 a.m. worship service. Marie was born on May 15, 2021. She has a sister, Madison. Her grandparents are Kathy Craig and Al Craig of Birmingham and Cynthia and Mitch Elmore of Birmingham. Her great grandparents are Betty and Don Blackburn of Birmingham and Helen Hicks of Dothan.
In Love And Sympathy
Kitty Fleck in the death of her husband, Clarence "Buddy" Fleck.
Jan and Dale Jones in the death of her mother, Corinne Lee; Christina Brewer and Rachel Jones in the death of their grandother; Michael, David, & Elizabeth Brewer and Ellee Jones in the death of their great-grandmother.
In Loving Memory
Corinne Lee - April 20, 2022
Clarence Fleck, Jr. - April 22, 2022
Welcome to Dawson
Bevin Payne
Peyton Shirley
Todd and Rachel Sparks
Hope Ward
Ordinance of Baptism
Anslee Ray, Sadie Blackman // 11:00 a.m.
Together This Week
Sunday, May 1
| 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. | Discover Dawson/Social Hall |
| 11:00 a.m. | Hispanic Congregation Worship/Chapel & Online |
| 3:00 p.m. | Chapel Jazz Band/Chapel |
| 4:00 p.m. | Chapel Choir Ensemble/Choir Room |
| 4:00 p.m. | Chapel Choir Puppets/351 North |
| 5:00 p.m. | Chapel Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room |
| 5:00 p.m. | Middle School Choir Rehearsal/354 North |
| 5:00 p.m. | KidLife Leader Training/Chapel |
Monday, May 2
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Morning Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, May 3
| 7:00 a.m. | Go Love Tell Prayer Meeting/Online |
Wednesday, May 4
| 9:30 a.m. | Adult Bible Studies/2nd FL North |
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Choir/Choir Room |
| 6:30 p.m. | Sanctuary Orchestra/Sanctuary |
Thursday, May 5
| 10:00 a.m. | Dawsonaires Luncheon/Fellowship Hall |
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.