Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude.
1 Corinthians 13:4
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, April 9, 2023
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge will share a special message for Easter entitled What If The Stone Didn't Roll Away? from 1 Corinthians 15.
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, April 9, 2023
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge will share a special message for Easter entitled What If The Stone Didn't Roll Away? from 1 Corinthians 15.
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
TENEBRAE GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
Friday, April 7, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary
The word tenebrae is Latin for darkness. This special service, led by Dawson's Sanctuary Orchestra, will weave together instrumental music, Scripture, and moments of silence to help us reflect on Christ's death on the cross. Worship begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Contact: Dan Mullis at dmullis@dawsonchurch.org
TENEBRAE GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
Friday, April 7, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary
The word tenebrae is Latin for darkness. This special service, led by Dawson's Sanctuary Orchestra, will weave together instrumental music, Scripture, and moments of silence to help us reflect on Christ's death on the cross. Worship begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Contact: Dan Mullis at dmullis@dawsonchurch.org
April Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
The Nominating Team is requesting input from Dawson members as they begin the process of nominating Deacons, Church Officers, and Standing Team Members for 2024. Names of people to be considered for these positions should be submitted to the Church Office by Sunday, April 30.
You may submit names by emailing your nominations to nominate@dawsonchurch.org or visiting the church’s website. You may also complete your forms by hand and either return them to the Church Office or drop them in the offering receptacles. Forms are available at the Church Office.
To nominate online:
1. Go to www.dawsonchurch.org/nominate.
2. Click the link “Nominate Now,” and read the description.
3. Click the link “2024 Leadership Positions” to bring up the online form.
4. In the form, type the names you wish to suggest for the various positions (you do not have to submit names for all positions).
5. When finished, click “send,” and your suggestions will be emailed to the Church Office.
WILL YOU INVEST THIS FALL?
Dawson is looking for adult leaders who will INVEST their time, energy, and gifts in teaching God’s Word to God’s people. As a follower of Jesus and an active church member, you are called and gifted to invest in the lives of others. You are invited to discover how and where God could use you this fall. Will you take the first step? Visit dawsonchurch.org/Invest to learn more, then complete and submit the online survey. One of our ministry team members will follow up with you.
Contact: Liz Cuenin at lcuenin@dawsonchurch.org
SERVE WITH US AT KIDLIFE!
Monday–Thursday, June 5–8, 9:00 a.m.–Noon
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
Together in Missions
KIDS CONNECTION REQUESTS
Kids Connection needs your spring and summer donations! Right now there is great need for summer shorts and tops, sundresses for girls, summer pajamas, and fiction and nonfiction chapter books. Please bring your donations to the Kids Connection van in the North Parking Lot.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
MEALS FOR THE LEARNING CENTER
Tuesdays & Thursdays in April & May
The Learning Center needs your help! We have approximately 30 students currently attending classes in our Spring Term and know it's hard to learn on an empty stomach. If you (or your Life Group or a group of your friends) would be interested in providing lunch for our students, please click here for more information and to sign up on our Take Them A Meal website.
Contact: Ryann Mitchell at rmitchell@bhamlearning.org
WOMEN ON MISSION
Tuesday, April 11, 10:00 a.m., Social Hall
Before Dawson's Kid’s Connection and Learning Center, there was pioneering M-Power, located in South Avondale. Come and hear about their great work that continues. We will collect items for Brother Bryan Mission. Please contact Janell Young at janelleyoung48@gmail.com for a list of current needs.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Bible Study
NEW WEEKDAY STUDIES IN APRIL
Wednesdays Mornings
This April, we are excited to offer the refreshment of God's Word through two Wednesday morning studies for women. Both studies begin in April and will meet for four weeks. "Lord, Teach Me to Pray in 28 Days" is a Precept study on the Lord's Prayer and "Women of the Bible" will dive into the life of a specific woman of the Bible each week. We invite you to register online today to engage in God's Word together this Spring. You can find out more and register HERE.
Contact: Lainee Stidham at lstidham@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
THIRD ANNUAL COLOR WAR
Tuesday, April 11, 7:00 p.m., Dawson Parking Building
Please join Dawson’s College Ministry and Dawson’s Young Adult Ministry for our third annual Color War on Tuesday, April 11. This free event will occur near Dawson’s Parking Building (across from the Sanctuary on Oxmoor Road) in place of AUXANO, our Tuesday night worship service.
Contact: Kara Fincher at kfincher@dawsonchurch.org
REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMPS
Registration is open for our 2023 summer camps! Please visit dawsonchurch.org/summer to learn more and to register.
Day Camp 1: June 12–15
Day Camp 2: June 26–30
Ballet Camp: June 19–23
Basketball Camp 1: June 19–22
Music Camp: July 17–21
Basketball Camp 2: July 24–27
Big Art Camp: July 10–13
Contact: Bre Huff at bhuff@dawsonchurch.org
REGISTER FOR SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
July 17–21, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Experience the JOY of CHRISTMAS IN JULY at Summer Music Camp, July 17-21. Preschool and elementary campers will enjoy Christmas favorites as we CELEBRATE Jesus during a week of musical explorations, rec games, art activities, fun with friends, and more! Sign up for a HOLLY JOLLY summer at dawsonmusicacademy.org and use promo code “CHRISTMAS” to receive $10 off!
Contact: Kimberly Jones at kjones@dawsonchurch.org
SECRET CHURCH SIMULCAST
Friday, April 21
Dawson is offering study guides and simulcast log-in information for those who wish to participate in this year's Secret Church on Friday, April 21. Founded and taught by pastor David Platt, Secret Church is a unique, one-night event that is streamed online to over 50,000 participants worldwide. This year's topic is on the book of Jonah. We will learn how the Gospel drives us to make disciples, not just of people who look and think like us—but even those we would consider our enemies. Please register HERE.
Contact: Liz Cuenin at lcuenin@dawsonchurch.org
MONTHLY VERSE DIGITAL WALLPAPERS
Now available, digital wallpaper verses for your mobile device.
Download monthly wallpaper verses here.
Together in Prayer
In Love and Sympathy
Elaine McPherson in the death of her husband, Sam McPherson.
In Loving Memory
Sam McPherson - March 29, 2023
Congratulations
Lindsey and Ben Mahaffey on the birth of their daughter, Lottie Katherine Mahaffey,
on April 3, 2023.
Welcome to Dawson
Carmen & Seth Blackman
Anna Judy
Webb Langston
Ordinance of Baptism
8:30 a.m. - Cooper Dempsey, Andrew Knight
9:45 a.m. - Alli Kate Lyle, Parker Lyle, Maddy Patock
11:00 a.m. - Bobby Haas
Together This Week
Sunday, April 9
| 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 |
| No Evening Activities |
Monday, April 10
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, April 11
| 7:00 a.m. | Go Love Tell Prayer Meeting/Online |
| 10:00 a.m. | Women On Mission/Social Hall |
| 10:30 a.m. | Sara Finley Life Group/100 West |
| 7:00 p.m. | College & Young Adults Color War/Parking Deck |
Wednesday, April 12
| 9:30 a.m. | Adult Bible Studies/2nd FL North |
| 11:00 a.m. | MidWeek Bible Study/Chapel |
| 12:00 p.m. | Fellowship Lunch/Fellowship Hall |
| 4:45 p.m. |
Fellowship Supper/Fellowship Hall BBQ Chicken, Au Gratin Potatoes, Steamed Veggies, Bread & Dessert Kids Sacks: Pizza Sticks |
| 6:00 p.m. | MidWeek Bible Study/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. | DSM 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, April 13
| 9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
| 10:00 a.m. | Dawsonaires/Choir Room |
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.