Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, May 5, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series on ACTS with a message entitled Witness from Acts 1:1–14.
Worship Services
8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. - Hispanic Service, Chapel
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, May 5, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series on ACTS with a message entitled Witness from Acts 1:1–14.
Worship Services
8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. - Hispanic Service, Chapel
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
KIDLIFE REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Monday–Thursday, June 3–6, 9:00 a.m.–Noon
KidLife, Dawson’s version of VBS, will be held on campus June 3–6. Our theme this year is “Pass the Torch.” Registration is now open, so please register today! We will also need hundreds of volunteers to join our Summer Olympics Team to teach preschoolers and children to let their lights shine as they Love Jesus, Believe the Bible, Serve 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 at dawsonchurch.org/KidLife.
Contact: Meg Brown at mbrown@dawsonchurch.org
KIDLIFE REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Monday–Thursday, June 3–6, 9:00 a.m.–Noon
KidLife, Dawson’s version of VBS, will be held on campus June 3–6. Our theme this year is “Pass the Torch.” Registration is now open, so please register today! We will also need hundreds of volunteers to join our Summer Olympics Team to teach preschoolers and children to let their lights shine as they Love Jesus, Believe the Bible, Serve 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 at dawsonchurch.org/KidLife.
Contact: Meg Brown at mbrown@dawsonchurch.org
May Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
KidLife Training for Adult Leaders
Sunday, May 5, 5:00 p.m., Chapel
Dawson’s KidLife: Pass The Torch is less than a month away. We’re thankful for the many volunteers who have volunteered to serve at KidLife and share God’s love and Word with the children of our church and community. An important step in preparation is gathering with our adult leaders for a time of prayer and planning. Adult leaders serving on the nursery, preschool, or kids track of KidLife are encouraged to attend KidLife Training in the Chapel on Sunday evening at 5:00 p.m. If you have not yet signed up to serve but would like to join the KidLife team, you are invited to attend the training session as well. We’d love to have you!
Contact: Meg Brown at mbrown@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Bible Study
Summer Adult Bible Study
Begins Wednesday, June 12, 11:00 a.m., Social Hall
Tommy Sanders will lead us in a summer adult Bible study entitled Living Faithfully: A Study in James. It is important to know and understand what we believe regarding our faith, but it should be a living faith. Our daily lives should be a reflection of our faith. This study of the book of James provides insights to spiritual maturity regardless of the season of life we may be experiencing. The Bible study begins on Wednesday, June 12 and will continue on June 19 and 26, and July 10, 17, 24, and 31. We will meet in the Social Hall at 11:00 a.m., and an optional lunch will follow in the Fellowship Hall. No reservation is needed.
Contact: Tommy Sanders at tsanders@dawsonchurch.org
WOMEN'S SUMMER STUDY
Tuesdays, June 11–July 16, 6:30–7:30 p.m., 255 North
Join Becky Vaughn on Tuesday evenings this summer to journey through the book of Philippians. This six-week study begins on Tuesday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. For more details and to register, visit dawsonchurch.org/KnowingChrist or contact Lainee Stidham with any questions.
Contact: Lainee Stidham at lstidham@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
Join The Sanctuary Orchestra For "There Is A Redeemer"
Wednesday, May 8, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary
Join the Sanctuary Orchestra as they present There Is A Redeemer, an evening of instrumental worship celebration on May 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This concert brings together the various preludes shared throughout this year into one evening of musical praise.
Contact: Dan Mullis at dmullis@dawsonchurch.org
Preludes & Meditations
The Sanctuary Orchestra has released a new album, Preludes & Meditations, which is now available to listen to or download from Spotify, iTunes, YouTube or wherever you stream music. Simply search for Dawson Music & Worship. For more information please contact Dan Mullis.
Contact: Dan Mullis at dmullis@dawsonchurch.org
May Mystery Lunch
Friday, May 24, 8:30 a.m., North Parking Lot
This is our first Mystery Lunch of the year. The 56-seat bus will leave the North parking lot on Friday, May 24 at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at 10:00 a.m. (Dutch treat), so eat light for breakfast. For an additional $5, you can enjoy an outside treat after we eat (dress comfortably). We should be back at the church by 3:00 p.m. A reservation is needed. Please call the Church Office at (205) 871-7324 to reserve your spot.
Contact: Tommy Sanders at tsanders@dawsonchurch.org
Songwriting Workshop Interest Meeting
Sunday, May 19, 2:00 p.m., Choir Room
Are you interested in Christian songwriting? Then join us for an interest meeting on May 19 at 2:00 p.m. in the Choir Room. For more information, please contact John Woods.
Contact: John Woods at jwoods@dawsonchurch.org
Register for summer camps
Registration is open for our 2024 summer camps! Please visit dawsonchurch.org/summer to learn more and to register.
Day Camp 1: June 10–13
Ballet Camp: June 17–21
Day Camp 2: June 24–28
Music Camp: July 8–12
Big Art Camp: July 15–19
Basketball Camp 1: July 15–18
Basketball Camp 2: July 22–25
Contact: Bre Huff at bhuff@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Prayer
Family Dedications
Grace Adalyn Fincher, daughter of Kara and Caleb Fincher, will participate with her family in dedication this Sunday during the 8:30 a.m. worship service. Grace was born on October 13, 2023. Her grandparents are Tami and Ronny Young of Tupelo, MS, and Jean and Don Fincher of Birmingham.
Carson Nathaniel Elmore, son of Brittney and Brian Elmore, will participate with his family in dedication this Sunday during the 9:45 a.m. worship service. Carson was born September 18, 2023. He joins his sister, Kensie. His grandparents are Cathy and Rick Dye of Tuscaloosa and Fay and David Elmore of Homewood.
Congratulations
Ashley and Stephen Sheffield on the birth of their son, Henry Alexander Sheffield, on April 24, 2024.
Welcome to Dawson
Ashlen Faust
Kate Henderson
Margaret Patterson
Don and Kelly Warren
Charlotte Warren
Ava Warren
Lilah Warren
Emmeline Warren
Ordinance of Baptism
11:00 a.m.
Ashlen Faust
Harrison Hebert
Kate Henderson
Margaret Patterson
Together This Week
Sunday, May 5
| 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. | 6th Grade Parent Orientation/The LOFT |
| 3:00 p.m. | GriefShare/254 North |
| 4:00 p.m. | Chapel Ensemble/Choir Room |
| 5:00 p.m. | Chapel Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room |
| 5:00 p.m. | KidLife Training/Chapel |
Monday, May 6
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Morning Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, May 7
| 7:00 a.m. | Go Love Tell Prayer Meeting/Online |
| 10:30 a.m. | Sara Finley Life Group/100 West |
Wednesday, May 8
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Choir/Choir Room |
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Orchestra/Sanctuary |
Thursday, May 9
| 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.