For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, July 28, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series from the Psalms with a message entitled The God Who Refreshes from Psalm 84.
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, July 28, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series from the Psalms with a message entitled The God Who Refreshes from Psalm 84.
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
LIFE GROUP LEADER SUMMIT
Sunday, August 4, 4:00 p.m., Chapel
Join Dawson’s Discipleship Team and your fellow leaders for an evening of encouragement and equipping. This evening will challenge you to consider how to Live Out Our Mission as we seek to become and help others become faithful servants of Jesus Christ. Please visit dawsonchurch.org/leadersummit to register. This summit is for all new and current Life Group leaders in all age groups. For childcare reservations, please email Donna Allan at dallan@dawsonchurch.org.
Contact: Lainee Stidham at lstidham@dawsonchurch.org
LIFE GROUP LEADER SUMMIT
Sunday, August 4, 4:00 p.m., Chapel
Join Dawson’s Discipleship Team and your fellow leaders for an evening of encouragement and equipping. This evening will challenge you to consider how to Live Out Our Mission as we seek to become and help others become faithful servants of Jesus Christ. Please visit dawsonchurch.org/leadersummit to register. This summit is for all new and current Life Group leaders in all age groups. For childcare reservations, please email Donna Allan at dallan@dawsonchurch.org.
Contact: Lainee Stidham at lstidham@dawsonchurch.org
July Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
Dawson Welcomes New Associate Minister of Recreation
Dawson is excited to announce Bre Huff as our new Associate Minister of Recreation. Bre began her journey with Dawson’s recreation ministry as an Administrative Assistant. Over several years, it became clear that God was guiding her towards a more prominent role in ministry. Recognizing her calling, Bre transitioned into the role of Recreation Ministry Associate in 2023. Her dedication and passion for building relationships are evident and she brings a wealth of gifts and talents to her new role. Bre’s leadership and commitment to the community are invaluable assets to Dawson’s recreation ministry. Please join us in praying for Bre as she faithfully serves and helps others become faithful servants of Jesus Christ.
Contact: Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org
THE JOY OF BEING A GREETER
Did you know that there is a special ministry that sets the tone for the Sunday morning worship experience? Dawson greeters are the first point of contact for all who enter. Being a greeter is a calling to serve with joy and love. If you would be interested in learning more about this opportunity to serve at a desk or exterior door, please contact Kristen Torres.
Contact: Kristen Torres at ktorres@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Missions
MEALS FOR THE LEARNING CENTER
Classes will resume at The Learning Center this August. One of the ways we provide for our students is by ensuring that they don’t try to learn on an empty stomach. By serving lunch each class day, we are able to meet the physical needs of our students and make it easier for them to find success in the classroom.
If you are interested in serving this ministry by providing lunch for our students, please sign up using our Take Them A Meal list at dawsonchurch.org/tlclunch. Specific needs and suggestions for meals are provided on the Take Them A Meal site. If you would like more information, please contact David Vining, Dawson’s new director for The Learning Center.
Contact: David Vining at dvining@bhamlearning.org
Together in Ministries
JOIN THE SANCTUARY CHOIR & ORCHESTRA Beginning August 7
Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m., Choir Room & Sanctuary
We would love for you to "Meet Us in Rehearsal" in the Music & Worship Ministry this Fall. The Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra rehearse on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. The Choir will meet in the Choir Room and the Orchestra will meet in the Sanctuary. For more information, please visit dawsonchurch.org/musicandworship.
Contact: John Woods at jwoods@dawsonchurch.org
First Grade Bibles
Sunday, August 18, 3:00–5:00 p.m., FRC
Sunday, August 18, is a special day at Dawson when our first graders receive their first-grade Bible. We invite all first-graders and their families to a special First Grade Bible walk-thru in the FRC from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (You will register for a 30 minute time period.) Register at dawsonchurch.org/kids.
Contact: Hannah Adams at hadams@dawsonchurch.org
LET US PRAY
Sundays, August 4 and 11, 8:00 a.m., Fellowship Hall
As we stand on the threshold of a new year, we step into this season with confidence and hope in Christ. We invite you to join us Sundays, August 4 and August 11, at 8:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall to pray for our new year at church and school. Praying persons of all ages are welcome!
Contact: Lainee Stidham at lstidham@dawsonchurch.org
The Climb
Wednesday, July 31, 6:00–9:00 p.m., Birmingham Boulders
Dawson’s Hispanic Congregation will host an outreach event for youth in grades 6–12 on July 31. Registration is required at dawsonchurch.org/theclimb. Please pray that this ministry opportunity will bring more to know the love of Jesus.
Contact: Kyle Young at kyoung@dawsonchurch.org
GriefShare sessions to begin
Sunday, August 18, 3:00 p.m., North 254
GriefShare will begin a new 13-week session on Sunday, August 18, at 3:00 pm. GriefShare is a Christ-centered grief support group ministry meeting at Dawson. If you have lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, please consider joining us. You will receive information by video from Christian experts, group discussion regarding how the information can impact your life, and a personal workbook. The cost of $20 covers all meetings and materials. Register now at griefshare.org/groups/236915 or simply come on August 18 at 3:00 pm.
Contact: Tommy Sanders at tsanders@dawsonchurch.org
Register for Fall Music Lessons
Dawson Music Academy offers private music lessons at convenient times that are customized to children and adults of every level. With affordable lessons in virtually any area of study, you are sure to find something to ignite your passion for music. Register for Fall Semester at dawsonmusicacademy.org and use promo code "INSTRUMENT" for $10 off registration.
Contact: Kimberly Jones at kjones@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Prayer
Family Dedications
Wesley Elizabeth Miller, daughter of Shelby and Alex Miller, will participate with her family in dedication this Sunday during the 8:30 a.m. worship service. Wesley was born on September 24, 2023. She joins her brother, Smith. Her grandparents are Elizabeth and Robert Taylor of
Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Kim and Dan Miller of Chelsea.
Travis Briggs Jackson, son of Reisa and Drew Jackson, will participate with his family in dedication this Sunday during the 9:45 a.m. worship service. Briggs was born on January 19, 2024.
His grandparents are Stacey and Brian Bryant of Gardendale
and Angeline and Keith Jackson of Pelham.
Halle Claire Duplantis, daughter of Rachel and Brandon Duplantis, will participate with her family in dedication this Sunday during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Halle was born on August 28, 2023. Her grandparents are Janie and Jon Cormack of Knoxville, TN,
and Marie and Kevin Duplantis of Knoxville, TN.
In Love and Sympathy
Edith Beck in the death of her husband, Bernard Beck, and Diane Beck in the death of her father.
Brandy and Jess Boone in the death of Jess’ father.
In Loving Memory
Bernard Beck – July 2, 2024
Congratulations
Kathryn and Gage Sumner on the birth of their daughter, Emily Frances Sumner, on July 18, 2024.
Welcome to Dawson
Harris Jones
David & Alicia Vining
Together This Week
Sunday, July 28
| 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 |
| 9:45 a.m. | 5th Grade Breakfast/Fellowship Hall |
| 11:00 a.m. | Worship in the Sanctuary & Online |
| 11:00 a.m. | Life Groups |
| 11:00 a.m. | Hispanic Congregation Worship/Chapel |
Monday, July 29
| No Evening Activities |
Tuesday, July 30
| 7:00 a.m. | Go Love Tell Prayer Meeting/Online |
| 10:30 a.m. | Sara Finley Life Group/100 West |
| 7:00 p.m. | AUXANO/Chapel |
Wednesday, July 31
| 11:00 a.m. | Summer Adult Bible Study/Chapel |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Fellowship Lunch/Fellowship Hall Chicken Taco Salad, Ice Cream, Chips, Fresh Melons |
| 6:00 p.m. | Hispanic Summer Outreach/Birmingham Boulders |
Thursday, August 1
| No Evening Activities |
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