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 21, 2023
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge will share a special message entitled Finding Your Way In The Unfamiliar from 1 Samuel 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, College, Students, Kids, Preschool, Hearts & Hands | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Adults, Preschool, Adult Special Education |
Sunday, May 21, 2023
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge will share a special message entitled Finding Your Way In The Unfamiliar from 1 Samuel 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, College, Students, Kids, Preschool, Hearts & Hands | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Adults, Preschool, Adult Special Education |
What's Happening
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SENIORS!
Pictured: Rana Abawi, Thomas Bailey, Maddie Bembry, Andrew Bevill, Adele Brandrup, Parker Burnham, Kyle Coalson, John Crawford, Katie Culbertson, Scarlett Daibes, Linlee Dunn, Mary Britt Garlington, Mary Gray Giardina, Matthew Grissom, Sandy Holmes, Crawford Hurst, Ella Jayne Hyde, Isabelle Jackson, Alex Jones, Kate Kaiser, Allie Kirkpatrick, Charlotte Lee, Sophia Lindsey, Sara Kate Lynch, Becca Maddox, Helen Marlin, Laura Matthews, Amar McCaslin, Caleb Mullis, Emily Odom, Livi Cate Osborne, Reid Patterson, Ava Pepper, Elizabeth Rohdy, Maddie Roberts, William Robinett, Jackson Shows, Tanner Smith, Ethan Sparks, Hayden Speigner, Walker Stephenson, Macy Stoffregen, Sam Sutton, Anna Towry, Lotte Wambsganss, Clara Williams, and Hannah Wright
Not Pictured: Bryce Allphin-Wilson, Michelle Batarseh, Parker Blakeney, Brodyn Cheesman, Julia Claire Crouch, Owen Davis Isenhower, Cannon Delionback, Asher Duncan, Cannon Gaiser, Olivia Garibay, Ella James, Parks Jenkins, Gilder Johnson, Caroline Kopecky, Carolyne Kuria, Nathan Lavender, Jud Lyons, Kadence Moss, Becca Pearson, Abby Roberts, Della Tarn, Anne McKinley Walker, and Gracie Walker
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SENIORS!
Pictured: Rana Abawi, Thomas Bailey, Maddie Bembry, Andrew Bevill, Adele Brandrup, Parker Burnham, Kyle Coalson, John Crawford, Katie Culbertson, Scarlett Daibes, Linlee Dunn, Mary Britt Garlington, Mary Gray Giardina, Matthew Grissom, Sandy Holmes, Crawford Hurst, Ella Jayne Hyde, Isabelle Jackson, Alex Jones, Kate Kaiser, Allie Kirkpatrick, Charlotte Lee, Sophia Lindsey, Sara Kate Lynch, Becca Maddox, Helen Marlin, Laura Matthews, Amar McCaslin, Caleb Mullis, Emily Odom, Livi Cate Osborne, Reid Patterson, Ava Pepper, Elizabeth Rohdy, Maddie Roberts, William Robinett, Jackson Shows, Tanner Smith, Ethan Sparks, Hayden Speigner, Walker Stephenson, Macy Stoffregen, Sam Sutton, Anna Towry, Lotte Wambsganss, Clara Williams, and Hannah Wright
Not Pictured: Bryce Allphin-Wilson, Michelle Batarseh, Parker Blakeney, Brodyn Cheesman, Julia Claire Crouch, Owen Davis Isenhower, Cannon Delionback, Asher Duncan, Cannon Gaiser, Olivia Garibay, Ella James, Parks Jenkins, Gilder Johnson, Caroline Kopecky, Carolyne Kuria, Nathan Lavender, Jud Lyons, Kadence Moss, Becca Pearson, Abby Roberts, Della Tarn, Anne McKinley Walker, and Gracie Walker
May Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
AD HOC TEAM UPDATE – SANCTUARY AND ADJACENT SPACE RENOVATIONS
Since the last update to the church in February, the Ad Hoc Team has been working diligently to find and evaluate solutions to best steward our church's resources for this project. The Team has considered all possible options, including pausing the project; however, they believe we have a great design that meets many needs for the church. Thus, they have focused on possible design modifications and value engineering. Additionally, the Ad Hoc Team decided to pursue a different general contractor. We are now working with Hoar Construction to price the project for just Phase 1, which is the Sanctuary and East Commons area. The Team will present the plans and cost for Phase 1 to the church in fall 2023. The anticipated capital campaign will begin January 2024 and culminate in March 2024. The goal is to begin construction in April 2024.
Contact: Brad Gowing at bgowing@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, so 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. 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 and sign up to serve HERE.
Contact: Brooke Gibson at bgibson@dawsonchurch.org
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
Together in Missions
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS NEEDED FOR DAWSON'S CHURCH PLANTERS
The Medina family, Humberto, Angelica, and 3-year-old Daniel, are moving to Huntsville next month to plant a new Hispanic church. They are in need of several gently used household items. If you have these items and would like to donate them to the family, e-mail Ben Hale and you will reveive further instructions. Please do not drop off any of the items at the church.
Queen Beds (sheets/blankets)
Kitchen Table & Chairs
Desk & Bookcase
Couch, Lamps, Rugs
Shovel, Rake, Water Hose, Lawn Mower, Trash Cans
Kitchen Items (pots, pans, dishes, plates, silverware, etc.)
Washer/Dryer
Refrigerator
Vacuum Cleaner
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Bible Study
SUMMER ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays beginning June 14, 11:00 a.m., Social Hall
Please join us for the Summer Adult Bible Study in June (14, 21, 28) and July (12,19, 26) at 11:00 a.m. in the Social Hall as Tommy Sanders leads Who We Are in Christ, a study of Ephesians. The letter to the Ephesians is filled with theological wisdom and practical insights of how to live as a Christian. This study will help us learn how to define our identity through our relationship with Jesus. This identification with Christ leads us to be unified with others, live lives of holiness, and persevere in our faith despite obstacles in this life. An optional lunch will follow in the Fellowship Hall.
Contact: Tommy Sanders at tsanders@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 Office 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 typically $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
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 our 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
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
In Love and Sympathy
Rozanne Emory in the death of her mother, Catherine Smith.
In Loving Memory
Catherine Smith – May 15, 2023
Welcome to Dawson
Andy and Jeanna Westmoreland
Together This Week
Sunday, May 21
| 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 Jazz Band/Chapel |
| 4:00 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 22
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, May 23
| 7:00 a.m. | Go Love Tell Prayer Meeting/Online |
| 10:30 a.m. | Sara Finley Life Group/100 West |
Wednesday, May 24
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Choir/Choir Room |
| 7:30 p.m. | Rhythm Section Rehearsal/Sanctuary |
Thursday, May 25
| 9:30 a.m. | Senior Adult May Mystery Lunch/North Parking Lot |
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.