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 14, 2023
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge will share a special message entitled Passing The Baton from 2 Timothy 1:3–6; 3:14–15.
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 14, 2023
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge will share a special message entitled Passing The Baton from 2 Timothy 1:3–6; 3:14–15.
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
MEG BROWN CALLED AS MINISTER TO CHILDREN
Meg Brown has served faithfully as our Associate Minister to Children since December of 2019. Over the last five months, Meg has led our Children's Ministry through an interim season and has done an outstanding job. By recommendation of the Personnel Team, she has now been called to serve as our Minister to Children, effective May 21, 2023. Meg is a graduate of Campbellsville University and has a Master of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. As many of you know, Meg is intentional in relationships with children and with their families. She is gifted in teaching, organization, and implementing strategies to accomplish ministry goals. We are excited to have Meg officially move into this new role and lead Dawson's Children's Ministry as our Minister to Children. Please join us in praying for Meg as she makes this transition.
NEW PLATFORM FOR GIVING
You may have noticed that Dawson has a new giving platform for online donations–Fellowship One. When accessing the GIVE NOW link on Dawson's website, you will see a different landing page. When using this new platform, it is not necessary to register for an account. However, doing so will allow you to view your past giving history. To create you account, click SIGN IN. Then click FORGOT PASSWORD to register with the new site, as your old password will not carry over. If you have any questions or trouble signing in, please contact Marilyn Lloyd in the Finance Office.
Contact: Marilyn Lloyd at mlloyd@dawsonchurch.org
SERVE AS A GREETER ON SUNDAYS
Every Sunday morning, Dawson's greeters faithfully welcome guests and members to Dawson. If you would like to offer the gift of hospitality on Sunday mornings and join volunteers who serve and who share in Dawson's mission and vision, please let us know. We currently have a variety of spots available both during and between our Life Groups hours. Please contact Kristen Torres for more information.
Contact: Kristen Torres at ktorres@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
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
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
COLLEGE LIFE GROUP
Sunday, May 14, 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. 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
REGISTER FOR SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
July 17–21, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 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
Together in Prayer
Family Dedication
Anne Reynolds Bridges, daughter of Stephanie and Tucker Bridges, will participate with her family in dedication this Sunday during the 9:45 a.m. worship service. Anne Reynolds was born on February 8, 2023. She has a brother, Tuck. Her grandparents are Monique and Wayne Rector of Jasper and Tami and David Bridges of Guntersville.
Annie Elizabeth Miller, daughter of Haley and Jared Miller, will participate with her family in dedication this Sunday during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Annie was born on November 30, 2022. Her grandparents are Brenda and Jody Shaw of Columbia, TN, and Steve and Jennifer Miller of Norman, OK.
In Love and Sympathy
Manda and Terry Humber in the death of Terry's mother.
Jennifer and Chris Hunsberger in the death of Chris' grandmother, and Madison, Olivia, and Evens in the death of their great-grandmother.
Cindy and James Randall in the death of Cindy's father, and Jane Price and Margaret in the death of their grandfather.
Welcome to Dawson
Elizabeth Chappell
Eliza Fuqua
Starling Fuqua
Ordinance of Baptism
Lauren Harris // 8:30 a.m.
Together This Week
Sunday, May 14
| 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 |
| 3:00 p.m. | Chapel Puppets/351 North |
| 4:00 p.m. | Chapel Ensemble/Choir Room |
| 5:00 p.m. | Chapel Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room |
Monday, May 15
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, May 16
| 7:00 a.m. | Go Love Tell Prayer Meeting/Online |
| 10:30 a.m. | Sara Finley Life Group/100 West |
Wednesday, May 17
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Choir/Choir Room |
| 7:30 p.m. | Rhythm Section Rehearsal/Sanctuary |
Thursday, May 18
| 9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
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.