Together at Dawson

By recommendation of the Personnel Team, Dawson is excited to announce that Cole Griffith has been called to serve as our new Minister to College Students, effective April 3, 2023. Cole has a Master of Divinity from Beeson Divinity School, and is a gifted preacher and proven leader. He has experience leading and growing college ministries in the local church and is passionate about discipling college students. In his role at Dawson, Cole will lead all aspects of our College Ministry, including our BETA Internship program. Cole is married to Jada, and they live in the Homewood area. We are excited to have Cole join our staff and look forward to seeing God use him to lead college students. Please join us in praying for Cole and Jada as they make this new transition to Dawson.

The Dawson Foundation Educational Scholarship Fund is supported by voluntary gifts from church members and friends.  Applications for Fall 2023–Spring 2024 scholarships must be received in the Church Office on or before April 1, 2023. Applications by mail must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2023 to be considered. Applications are available in the Church Office or can be emailed to you. Please contact the Church Office at 205-871-7324 to request an application or Caroline Gwaltney at cgwaltney@dawsonchurch.org for more information.

Contact: Caroline Gwaltney at cgwaltney@dawsonchurch.org

Ruth Ann Turner has recently accepted a position with Early Intervention at Children’s of Alabama and is stepping down from her role as Hearts & Hands Coordinator at Dawson. For the last five years, Ruth Ann has done an exceptional job leading our Hearts and Hands Special Needs Ministry. She has skill and training, and uses that to minister to kids and families with special needs. God has used Ruth Ann to make a lasting impact in the lives of our Hearts and Hands families. Ruth Ann is excited for the new opportunity to serve young children and families as they begin their disability journey. Ruth Ann is trusting God’s guidance and provision. She is certain that He is calling her to step out in faith, but she will dearly miss working with our Hearts and Hands families. Ruth Ann, her husband Brett, and their three children, Anne Elliot, Claire, and Margaret will continue to be active members at Dawson. Her last Sunday as Hearts & Hands Coordinator is Sunday, March 26. We are working on plans to keep this vital ministry running smoothly in the days ahead. A huge thank you to Ruth Ann for her five years of faithful service!

KidLife, Dawson’s version of VBS, will be held on campus June 5–8. Our theme this year is “God At Work,” and we will need hundreds of volunteers to join our construction crew to teach preschoolers and children that God made them to GROW in God’s Word, SHOW their love for God, CARE for others, and SHARE the good news about Jesus. First-time to volunteer? New volunteers are placed with veteran KidLife teachers. Classes rotate through various activities throughout the morning, and all training, curriculum, and supplies will be provided for you. Adults and students can learn more about KidLife and sign up to serve HERE.

Contact: Brooke Gibson at bgibson@dawsonchurch.org