Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died–more than that, who was raised–who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.
Romans 8:33–34
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, September 18, 2022
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge concludes the sermon series To Be Found Faithful As God's People with a message entitled, Missions Is Our Passion, from Acts 1:8.
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, Students, Kids, Preschool, Hearts & Hands | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Adults, College, Preschool, Adult Special Education |
Sunday, September 18, 2022
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge concludes the sermon series To Be Found Faithful As God's People with a message entitled, Missions Is Our Passion, from Acts 1:8.
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, Students, Kids, Preschool, Hearts & Hands | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Adults, College, Preschool, Adult Special Education |
What's Happening
DR. JARVIS WILLIAMS LUNCHEON
Sunday, September 25, 12:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
As part of Dawson’s Roadmap for Pursuing Racial Unity, Dawson will host Dr. Jarvis Williams in all three of our morning worship services on Sunday, September 25. Following the 11:00 a.m. worship service, Dr. Williams will be our guest at a luncheon featuring a Q&A session with Pastor David. Please sign up for the luncheon ($10 per person) at dawsonchurch.org/RedemptiveKingdomDiversity (space is limited). You can purchase the book, Redemptive Kingdom Diversity ($10) on Sundays in the Next Steps Area or at the luncheon on September 25. Please contact Jan Kennamer Hart at jkennamerhart@dawsonchurch.org for more information.
DR. JARVIS WILLIAMS LUNCHEON
Sunday, September 25, 12:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
As part of Dawson’s Roadmap for Pursuing Racial Unity, Dawson will host Dr. Jarvis Williams in all three of our morning worship services on Sunday, September 25. Following the 11:00 a.m. worship service, Dr. Williams will be our guest at a luncheon featuring a Q&A session with Pastor David. Please sign up for the luncheon ($10 per person) at dawsonchurch.org/RedemptiveKingdomDiversity (space is limited). You can purchase the book, Redemptive Kingdom Diversity ($10) on Sundays in the Next Steps Area or at the luncheon on September 25. Please contact Jan Kennamer Hart at jkennamerhart@dawsonchurch.org for more information.
September Memory Verse
Together in Missions
LEARNING CENTER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Learning Center is a Dawson ministry seeking to break the generational cycle of poverty through adult education. We are working with individuals to earn a GED, learn to read, develop life and computer skills, and share the Gospel every step of the way. Our program operates like a school so we need instructors who can teach our students the subject matter of the GED. You don't have to be an educator. (We have engineers teaching Math, nurses teaching Science, and people who like to read teaching reading.) If you are interested in stepping into the classroom or substituting on occasion rather than teaching weekly, we would love to equip you to do that.
Contact: Ryann Mitchell at rmitchell@bhamlearning.org
Together in Bible Study
MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m., Social Hall
“I believe.” These two words are among the most meaningful words any person can utter. The Apostles’ Creed has shaped and guided Christian faith for almost two thousand years. But do we know what it really means—and how it applies to us today? In this study, Pastor David will walk line-by-line through each section of the Creed, revealing its rich truths. The Apostles’ Creed is an often-overlooked treasure that contains the power to shape us for vibrant and steadfast living, equipping believers to live faithfully in today’s culture. For more information, please contact Jan Kennamer Hart at (205) 871-7324 or jkennamerhart@dawsonchurch.org.
Together in Ministries
ANNUAL CHURCH CONFERENCE
Sunday, October 2, 6:00 p.m., Chapel
Dawson's Annual Church Conference will take place Sunday, October 2, at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel. We will discuss several key items of business, including the 2023 Church Budget, the 2023 Nominating Team Report, the introduction of the newly nominated deacons, and much more. Please join us for this important meeting as a member of Dawson. If childcare is needed, please contact Donna Allan at dallan@dawsonchurch.org by Thursday, September 22.
Contact: Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org
ALL NATURE SINGS
Sunday, September 25, 6:00 p.m., Alabama Theatre
On September 25, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., the Sancturary Choir & Orchestra will come together in a Partnership of Birmingham Baptist Churches to present All Nature Sings. Join the more than 200 members of choirs and orchestras from partner churches for a night of sacred music at the historic Alabama Theatre. The evening includes the premier of the seven-movement composition of All Nature Sings by prolific composer Phillip Keveren. Tickets ($10) can be purchased at alabamatheatre.com.
Contact: John Woods at jwoods@dawsonchurch.org
SANCTUARY CHOIR & ORCHESTRA CANDLELIGHT PREMIERE
Sunday, September 18, 4:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Candlelight season is quickly approaching! If you would like to sing or play for Candlelight 2022, then come join with the Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra for the premiere of this year’s music. We will gather in the Fellowship Hall for refreshments and share this year’s theme, general flow of the service, and take our first look at exciting, fresh, and familiar songs. If you would like to play with the orchestra, please contact Dan Mullis at dmullis@dawsonchurch.org, and if you would like to sing with the choir, please contact John Woods at jwoods@dawsonchurch.org.
THURSDAY CHAPEL
Thursday, September 22, 10:00 a.m., Chapel
We will begin a new season of Thursday Chapel on September 22. The theme for 2022-2023 will be God’s Power is Made Perfect in Our Weakness. Tommy Sanders will be teaching from 2 Corinthians. Please join us for a time of worship, special music from the Dawsonaires, and encouragement from testimonies of God’s power in our daily lives.
Contact: Tommy Sanders at tsanders@dawsonchurch.org
LIFELINE 5K AND FUN RUN
Saturday, September 24, 8:00 a.m.
This year, Dawson is hosting Lifeline’s 11th Annual R(un) for One 5K and Fun Run. The R(un) for One 5K supports Lifeline Children’s Services (un)adopted ministry. Through (un)adopted, Lifeline’s international orphan care ministry, vulnerable children are receiving love and care, enrolling in schools, learning life skills, and hearing the hope of the Gospel for the 140 million orphans worldwide. Make plans to join us and support a wonderful ministry and partner in spreading the Gospel. For registration and more information, please email Kasey Hagen at khagen@dawsonchurch.org.
Contact: Kasey Hagen at khagen@dawsonchurch.org
QUIET RETREAT
This Fall, we’d like to invite women to experience a weekday quiet retreat at Dawson. The majority of this retreat will be personal time to commune with God through guided practices. We will begin and end our time in Scripture and discussing the importance of creating space in our life to retreat. Our prayer is that participants will experience soul refreshment and mind renewal. Retreat options include September 29, October 4, October 25, and November 3 from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Space is limited. Register at dawsonchurch.org/women.
Contact: Kristen Torres at ktorres@dawsonchurch.org
FALL FESTIVAL 2022
Friday, October 28, 6:00–8:30 p.m.
Fall Festival is right around the corner! Mark your calendars for October 28 from 6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. This event is such a great time of fellowship with our Dawson family and a great way to engage with the community around us! If you're interested in volunteering, please reach out to Kasey Hagen at khagen@dawsonchurch.org.
Contact: Bre Huff at bhuff@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Prayer
In Love and Sympathy
Renee’ and Mike Booker in the death of Mike’s mother, Ruth and Colter Bean in the death of Ruth’s grandmother, and Gibson and Mary Paten Bean in the death of their great-grandmother.
Johnnie and David Crittenden in the death of Johnnie’s father and Will and Joey Crittenden in the death of their grandfather.
Sarah and Eric McGee and Nancy Stein in the death of Sarah and Nancy’s father, John Christian; and William, Kyle, and Caroline McGee and Christian and Audey Stein in the death of their grandfather.
In Loving Memory
John Christian - September 4, 2022
Congratulations
Jennifer and Brian Rushing on the birth of their son, James Houlton Rushing, on August 31, 2022.
Mary Claire and David Blackmon in the birth of their daughter, Katherine (Kate) Grace Blackmon, on September 7, 2022.
Welcome to Dawson
Linley Darnell
Jon Elliott
Kaitlyn Paez
Gauge Parette
Together This Week
Sunday, September 18
| 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 & Online |
| 2:30 p.m. | Chapel Jazz Band/Chapel |
| 3:30 p.m. | Chapel Ensemble/Choir Room |
| 4:30 p.m. | Candlelight Premiere/Fellowship Hall |
| 5:00 p.m. | Bible Drill & Bible Buddies/32nd FL Arendall |
| 6:00 p.m. | DSM Sunday Nights |
Monday, September 19
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, September 20
| 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, September 21
| 9:30 a.m. | Adult Bible Studies/2nd FL North |
| 11:00 a.m. | MidWeek Bible Studies/Social Hall |
| 12:00 p.m. | Fellowship Lunch/Fellowship Hall |
| 4:45 p.m. |
Fellowship Supper/Fellowship Hall Veggie Plate, Cornbread, Slaw & Dessert Kids Sacks: Pizza Sticks |
| 6:00 p.m. | MidWeek Bible Studies/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, September 22
| 9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
| 10:00 a.m. | Thursday Chapel/Chapel |
Saturday, September 24
| 8:00 a.m. | Lifeline 5K and Fun Run |
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.