Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, May 12, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series on ACTS with a message entitled Uttermost from Acts 11:19–30.
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 12, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series on ACTS with a message entitled Uttermost from Acts 11:19–30.
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
Dawson Congratulates Hannah Adams on Completion of Master’s Degree
Please join us in congratulating Hannah Adams, Dawson’s Associate Minister to Children, on her graduation from Beeson Divinity School with a Master of Divinity. Hannah officially graduated on April 26, 2024. Congratulations, Hannah, on this significant achievement!
Together in Missions
Women on Mission
Tuesday, May 14, 10:00 a.m., Social Hall
Come hear about missions in the Middle East from a Dawson member and missionary. Enjoy delicious brunch food and coffee, too. We will be collecting food and miscellaneous items for the Ronald McDonald House. A detailed list of needs is available on their website at rmhca.org.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
Fostering Faithfully
Wednesday, May 22, 6:00 p.m., 254 North
Whether you’re a seasoned foster parent or just beginning your fostering journey, Fostering Faithfully is a support group that provides foster parents the opportunity to walk alongside each other offering support, sharing resources, and building a community within our church. Our focus will be to equip foster parents with practical strategies for managing the unique needs of children in our homes, seek biblical wisdom and guidance in navigating the complexities of foster care, and encourage and uplift one another through the challenges and triumphs of fostering.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Bible Study
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
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
Together in Ministries
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
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
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
Tell Me Again
Calling all storytellers— share your Dawson Music & Worship memories! As Dawson approaches its centennial milestone in 2025, the Music & Worship Ministry is embarking on a journey down memory lane. We invite you to share your cherished moments and hilarious experiences with us. From heartwarming Chapel Choir anecdotes to side-splitting mishaps during rehearsals, we want to hear it all. The most compelling stories will be gathered into a podcast to be shared as a part of the celebration in 2025. Please visit dawsonchurch.org/musicstories to get connected.
Contact: John Woods at jwoods@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
Together in Prayer
Family Dedications
Clyde Gregory Roy, son of LeeAnn and Hudson Roy, will participate with his family in dedication
this Sunday during the 9:45 a.m. worship service. Clyde was born on November 5, 2023.
His grandparents are Lynn and Ken Ignozzi of Dayton, OH,
and Jessica and Greg Roy of Tupelo, MS.
David Stratford Fons, son of Olivia and Aaron Fons, will participate with his family in dedication
this Sunday during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. David was born on August 18, 2023.
His grandparents are Sherry and David Childers of Holly Springs, MS,
Ruth Sigler of Danville, KY, and Robert Fons of Lexington, KY.
In Love and Sympathy
Kathy and Tommy Sanders in the death of Tommy’s mother,
and Margaret Ann and Austin Sanders in the death of their grandmother.
In Loving Memory
Kitty Sanders – May 4, 2024
Congratulations
Caitlin and Walt Foskey on the birth of their son, Ford Hudson Foskey, on May 2, 2024.
Welcome to Dawson
Earl & Margaret Dove
Don & Melanie Hoffman
Robert Layman
Barry & Dianne Shaw
Ordinance of Baptism
8:30 a.m.
Bradford Boney
Hampton Boney
Mary Katherine Boney
Emmeline Warren
Together This Week
Sunday, May 12
| 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 |
| 4:00 p.m. | Chapel Ensemble/Choir Room |
| 5:00 p.m. | Chapel Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room |
Monday, May 13
| 7:00 a.m. | Men's Morning Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, May 14
| 7:00 a.m. | Go Love Tell Prayer Meeting/Online |
| 10:00 a.m. | Women On Mission/Social Hall |
| 10:30 a.m. | Sara Finley Life Group/100 West |
Wednesday, May 15
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Choir/Choir Room |
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Orchestra/Sanctuary |
Thursday, May 16
| 9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
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