Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful.
1 Corinthians 13:5
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, May 7, 2023
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge will continue the series Forgiveness with a message entitled I Just Can't Forgive from Hebrews 12:14–15.
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, College, Students, Kids, Preschool, Hearts & Hands | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Adults, Preschool, Adult Special Education |
Sunday, May 7, 2023
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge will continue the series Forgiveness with a message entitled I Just Can't Forgive from Hebrews 12:14–15.
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, College, Students, Kids, Preschool, Hearts & Hands | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Adults, Preschool, Adult Special Education |
What's Happening
KIDLIFE REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
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,” Registration is now open, please register today! We will also 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 children can learn more about KidLife and sign up to serve HERE.
Contact: Brooke Gibson at bgibson@dawsonchurch.org
KIDLIFE REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
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,” Registration is now open, please register today! We will also 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 children can learn more about KidLife and sign up to serve HERE.
Contact: Brooke Gibson at bgibson@dawsonchurch.org
May Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
TABLE HOSTESSES NEEDED FOR 2023–2024
If you have the gift of hospitality and would be interested in learning more about hosting a women’s TABLE group once a month in your home, please let us know. TABLE groups begin in the Fall and meet through Spring each year. Women experience meaningful fellowship, using gospel-centered conversation cards, over a meal, cup of coffee, or tea time.
Contact Lainee Stidham at lstidham@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Missions
WOMEN ON MISSION
Tuesday, May 9, 10:00 a.m., Social Hall
Come hear Dr. Bill and Paulette Rogers share about their medical mission trip to Guatemala. We will also collect money for the Firehouse Ministries. This can be cash, checks (payable to Firehouse Ministries) or Amazon gift cards to help meet the needs of this ministry.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
COLLEGE LIFE GROUP
Sunday, May 7, 9:45 a.m., Choir Room
College Life Group will move to the 9:45 a.m. hour for the months of May, June, and July. Beginning May 7, 2023, students have the option to attend the 8:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. service in the Sanctuary. College Life Group meets in the Choir Room (3rd floor, North) and will return to the 11:00 a.m. hour on August 6, 2023.
Contact: Kara Fincher at kfincher@dawsonchurch.org
RISING 6TH GRADE MEETING
Sunday, May 7, 12:00–1:00 p.m.,The LOFT
Parents of rising 6th graders: We would like to meet with you and your student as we unpack Dawson Student Ministry.
When? Sunday, May 7, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Where? The LOFT (3rd FL Arendall)
What? Learn about our student ministry.
At the meeting you will hear the purpose behind what we do, receive an overview of what happens in student ministry, hear from a panel of DSM parents and volunteers, have an opportunity to ask questions, and tour the DSM space. Registration is not needed.
Contact: Karmin Lytle at klytle@dawsonchurch.org
GRIEFSHARE ORIENTATION
Sunday, May 7, 3:00–4:30 p.m., 253 North
The GriefShare program is for anyone who has lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend. This can be a confusing time of isolation and hurt, and you may have questions about things you’ve never faced before. An orientation session will be held on Sunday afternoon, May 7 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 253 North. Feel free to invite others in your family to attend. Please contact Tommy Sanders for more information.
Contact: Tommy Sanders at tsanders@dawsonchurch.org
MAY MYSTERY LUNCH
Thursday, May 25, 9:30 a.m., North Parking Lot
Join your Dawson friends on Thursday, May 25, for a comfortable bus ride enjoying beautiful scenery along the way to an unknown location for a Dutch-treat lunch. Please make your reservation by calling the church at (205) 871-7324. The deadline for reservations is Monday, May 22. The bus will leave Dawson's North Parking Lot at 9:30 a.m. returning around 2:30 p.m. Meals are typpically $15–$20.
Contact: Tommy Sanders at tsanders@dawsonchurch.org
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Contact: Rachel Langston at rlangston@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Prayer
Congratulations
Courtney and Jake Tucker on the birth of their son, Everett Byron Tucker, on April 26, 2023.
Welcome to Dawson
Rebekah Black
Jake & Brett Cole
Cole & Jada Griffith
Jerry & Nonette Robinson
Mason Wearren
Together This Week
Sunday, May 7
| 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 |
| 12:00 p.m. | Rising 6th Grade Meetin/The LOFT |
| 3:00 p.m. | GriefShare Orientation/253 North |
| 3:00 p.m. | Chapel Jazz Band/Chapel |
| 4:00 p.m. | Chapel Puppets/351 North |
| 4:00 p.m. | Chapel Ensemble/354 North |
| 5:00 p.m. | Chapel Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room |
| 5:00 p.m. | KidLife Leader Training/Chapel |
Monday, May 8
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, May 9
| 7:00 a.m. | Go Love Tell Prayer Meeting/Online |
| 10:00 a.m. | Women On Mission/Social Hall |
| 10:30 p.m. | Sara Finley Life Group/100 West |
Wednesday, May 10
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Choir/Choir Room |
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Orchestra/Sanctuary |
Thursday, May 11
| 9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
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