Love does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.
1 Corinthians 13:6
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, June 4, 2023
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge will begin a new sermon series in 1 John with a message entitled A Joy Made Complete from 1 John 1:1–4.
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, June 4, 2023
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge will begin a new sermon series in 1 John with a message entitled A Joy Made Complete from 1 John 1:1–4.
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 IS HERE!
Monday–Thursday, June 5–8, 9:00 a.m.–Noon
KidLife is Dawson’s largest church-wide outreach and we are excited about this year's theme “God At Work.” Preschoolers and children have been pre-registered by their families and will be here Monday–Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until Noon. These children will experience God's word through Bible study, music, worship, crafts, games, snacks, fun activities, and more! There are four ways you can pray with us this week: Pray for the children who will hear about God's love. Pray for the families with children who will attend. Pray for the hundreds of volunteers who will faithfully share God's love & Word with the children. Pray that God will be at work in each life touched by KidLife. T-shirts are available for purchase during KidLife Week for $10 each.
Contact: Brooke Gibson at bgibson@dawsonchurch.org
KIDLIFE IS HERE!
Monday–Thursday, June 5–8, 9:00 a.m.–Noon
KidLife is Dawson’s largest church-wide outreach and we are excited about this year's theme “God At Work.” Preschoolers and children have been pre-registered by their families and will be here Monday–Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until Noon. These children will experience God's word through Bible study, music, worship, crafts, games, snacks, fun activities, and more! There are four ways you can pray with us this week: Pray for the children who will hear about God's love. Pray for the families with children who will attend. Pray for the hundreds of volunteers who will faithfully share God's love & Word with the children. Pray that God will be at work in each life touched by KidLife. T-shirts are available for purchase during KidLife Week for $10 each.
Contact: Brooke Gibson at bgibson@dawsonchurch.org
June 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 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. Tommy and other staff members will be teaching this summer. An optional lunch will follow in the Fellowship Hall.
Contact: Tommy Sanders at tsanders@dawsonchurch.org
SUMMER SCRIPTURE EXPERIENCE FOR WOMEN
Wednesdays in July, 9:00–10:00 a.m., Aldridge Gardens
Dawson Women are invited to experience the refreshment of the twenty-third Psalm on Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in July. We will meet at Aldridge Gardens where Kristen Torres will guide us in a time of meditating on, praying through, and responding to this comforting Scripture passage, both as a group and individually. As we experience God’s creation, our prayer is that He will “lead us beside still waters” and “restore our souls.” Click here for more information and to register.
Contact Lainee Stidham at lstidham@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
SUMMER BOOK REVIEW
Monday, June 19, 9:30 a.m., 100 West
Dr. Kenneth Mathews will offer our first Summer Book Review on Monday, June 19, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 100 West. Please join us as Dr. Mathews reviews The Heart in Pilgrimage by Leland Ryken. Christians throughout the ages have written devotionals as a way to bend their souls toward God and teach about him, communicating rich truths and encouraging readers to grow in grace and godliness. We look forward to hearing Dr. Mathews share truths from these classic writings. Other Summer Book Review dates are July 24 and August 21 at 9:30 a.m.
Contact: Tommy Sanders at tsanders@dawsonchurch.org
LUNCHEON FOR WIDOWS
Tuesday, June 27, 11:00 a.m., Botanical Gardens
Dawson widows are invited to a time of fellowship with one another at The Gardens Café, located inside the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Join us for lunch and enjoy the gardens afterwards for a stroll, abiding in God's presence, surrounded by the beauty we see in His creation. Advance registration is required. $20 per person. Register at Dawson's North Building Reception Desk. All reservations due by June 19. Space is limited.
Contact: Lainee Stidham at lstidham@dawsonchurch.org
CELEBRATORS CONFERENCE
October 16–19, Pigeon Forge, TN
Steadfast Love is the theme of the Celebrators Conference 2023. Will you join us from October 16–19 as we travel to Pigeon Forge, TN to worship with a great lineup of guests? David Jeremiah and Phil Waldrep will lead in great preaching of God’s word. Candace Cameron Bure will be the guest speaker. The musical guests include Keith and Kristyn Getty, Ricky Skaggs, Jason Crabb and Charles Billingsley. Comedian Tim Lovelace will keep you laughing. We have reserved 18 rooms (double occupancy). Your price of $625 includes round trip motorcoach transportation and travel in Pigeon Forge, conference fee, double room occupancy at Quality Inn Parkway, three dinner meals, and continental breakfast each day. Please leave your $25 nonrefundable deposit (check made to Dawson) at the Dawson front desk and pick up your packet of information.
Contact: Tommy Sanders at tsanders@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Prayer
Family Dedications
Stephen Cavanagh Taylor, son of Morgan and Stephen Taylor, will participate with his family in dedication this Sunday during the 8:30 a.m. worship service. Cav was born on March 2, 2023. His grandparents are Donna and Derek Blalock of Madison, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor of Arab, and Joanie and Rusty Helms of Pelham.
Hattie Drew Hayford, daughter of Chelsey and Sam Hayford, will participate with her family in dedication this Sunday during the 9:45 a.m. worship service. Hattie Drew was born on November 9, 2022. Her grandparents are Amy and Jerry Gulledge of Eufaula and Jan and Dennis Hayford of Spanish Fort.
Iley Jane Martin, daughter of Paige and Stephen Martin, will participate with her family in dedication this Sunday during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Iley Jane was born on July 26, 2022. Her grandparents are Brenda and Wayne Randall of Tuscaloosa and Carolyn and Gary Martin of Tupelo, MS.
In Love and Sympathy
Jennifer and Collins Compere in the death of Jennifer's father, and Emma Kathryn and Stuart Compere in the death of their grandfather.
Congratulations
Katy and Chase Grier on the birth of their sons, Liam Gabriel Grier and Aiden Stone Grier,
on May 24, 2023.
Welcome to Dawson
Lindsey & Susan Boney
Harli Hall
Parker Hawkins
Together This Week
Sunday, June 4
| 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 |
| 2:00 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, June 5
| 9:00 a.m. | KidLife |
Tuesday, June 6
| 7:00 a.m. | Go Love Tell Prayer Meeting/Online |
| 9:00 a.m. | KidLife |
Wednesday, June 7
| 9:00 a.m. | KidLife |
| 6:00 p.m. | College Village/In Homes |
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Choir/Choir Room |
| 7:30 p.m. | Rhythm Section Rehearsal/Sanctuary |
Thursday, June 8
| 9:00 a.m. | KidLife |
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.