I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope.
Psalm 130:5
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, April 7, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series on ACTS with a message entitled Simon from Acts 8:9–25.
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, April 7, 2024
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge continues the sermon series on ACTS with a message entitled Simon from Acts 8:9–25.
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
WILL YOU SERVE AT KIDLIFE?
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,” and we will 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: Brooke Gibson at bgibson@dawsonchurch.org
WILL YOU SERVE AT KIDLIFE?
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,” and we will 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: Brooke Gibson at bgibson@dawsonchurch.org
April Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
Would you like to serve as a personal shopper with our Kids Connection guests as they select clothing for their children from the store? Volunteers are needed from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and the second Saturday of each month. For more information, please email Jeannie Rice at jcwrice@bellsouth.net.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Missions
What do career missionaries in Central America do after retirement? Serve as missions volunteers in Cuba!(Who knew?!) Don’t miss hearing about life for Christians in this country and what can be done to help them. Enjoy delicious brunch food and coffee, too.
Contact: Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Bible Study
Dawson is offering study guides and simulcast log-in information for those who wish to participate in this year's Secret Church on Friday, April 19. Founded and taught by pastor David Platt, Secret Church is a unique, one-night event that is streamed online to over 50,000 participants worldwide. This year's topic is on the book of Ruth. More than just a love story, the book of Ruth reveals how the whole world is in need of redemption. This night is also an opportunity to learn about and pray for the persecuted church in North Korea, Cambodia, and Indonesia. Please register HERE.
Contact: Liz Cuenin at lcuenin@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
Preschoolers and their families are invited to a superhero-themed evening of worship and fellowship. We’ll begin in the Chapel at 5:00 p.m. Once children have decorated and put on their superhero costumes (provided), we’ll enjoy a time of family worship and then move outside for fun activities including an obstacle course, inflatables, crafts, and snow cones. Each family will receive a “Family Faith Talk” kit before leaving so everyone can continue to learn at home how to be kind helpers like God’s Son, Jesus.
Contact: Brooke Gibson at bgibson@dawsonchurch.org
On Sunday, May 19, Dawson Student Ministry will honor our 2024 seniors in all three worship services but will have a special in-person commissioning time at the end of the 8:30 a.m. hour. Seniors and their parents and siblings are invited to breakfast in the Fellowship Hall. To register for the breakfast, please visit dawsonchurch.org/students. Please register your family and send in senior photos by April 7.
Contact: Bryan Howard at bhoward@dawsonchurch.org
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. Together, let’s lean on God’s grace and support one another as we strive to foster faithfully. Join us on April 17 and May 22 at 6:00 p.m. in Room 254 North.
Parents of rising 6th graders! We are excited to have your student join us in the fall. We would like to meet you and your student and share what you can expect from Dawson’s Student Ministry. On Sunday, May 5, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., we will meet in The LOFT on the 3rd floor of the Arendall Building. At the meeting you will hear the purpose behind what we do, receive an overview of what happens in student ministry, hear from a panel of DSM parents and volunteers, have an opportunity to ask questions, and tour the DSM space. Parents and rising 6th grade students are invited to attend. No registration needed.
Contact: Bryan Howard at bhoward@dawsonchurch.org
Contribution statements are being emailed on a quarterly and year-end basis. Please make sure the church has an updated, valid email address and phone number to ensure that you are receiving your statements. You can contact the Finance Office for any assistance.
Contact: Marilyn Lloyd at mlloyd@dawsonchurch.org
Dawson Young Professionals, please join us at Camp Dawson on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 as we unplug for a weekend getaway of rest, recreation, and perspective. We’ll hear from Tom Settle as he helps us grapple with what it means to live against the cultural currents as a Young Adult. There is no cost for this event. Register at
dawsonchurch.org/DYPretreat.
Contact: Jacob Pierce at jpierce@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Prayer
Family Dedications
Hazel Jean Hatcher, daughter of Sarah and Reggie Hatcher, will participate with her family in dedication this Sunday during the 8:30 a.m. worship service. Hazel was born on October 11, 2023. She joins her sister, Isla. Her grandparents are Valerie and Richard Lyles of Atlanta, GA, and LaDretta and Reginald Hatcher Sr. of Birmingham.
Charlie Ford Whatley, son of Mary Grace and Connor Whatley, will participate with his family in dedication this Sunday during the 9:45 a.m. worship service. Charlie was born on October 28, 2023. His grandparents are Jane and David Sanford of Birmingham and
Donna and Jim Whatley of Birmingham.
Jon Ryder Hallmark, son of Whitney and Connor Hallmark, will participate with his family in dedication this Sunday during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Ryder was born on October 20, 2022. He joins siblings Tanner and Ava Gray. His grandparents are Shirley and Dennis Ryan of Guntersville, Larry Tanner of Smith Lake, and Tammy and Stuart Hallmark of St. Mary’s, Georgia.
In Love and Sympathy
Lisa and John Bryan in the death of John’s father; Catherine and Robert Colville and Phillip Bryan in the death of Catherine and Phillip’s grandfather, and Charlotte, Maggie and Tripp Colville in the death of their great-grandfather.
Sandra and George King in the death of George’s brother.
Esther and David Namolo in the death of their son, Nathan, and Miriam and Moses Namolo
in the death of their brother.
In Loving Memory
Nathan Namolo – March 18, 2024
Welcome to Dawson
Bradford, Sr. & Anna Boney
Bradford Boney, Jr.
Hampton Boney
Mary Katherine Boney
Ella Feazell
Together This Week
Sunday, April 7
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. | GriefShare/254 North |
3:00 p.m. | Chapel Jazz Band/Chapel |
4:00 p.m. | Chapel Ensemble/Choir Room |
5:00 p.m. | DPM's Super Night of Worship/Chapel |
5:00 p.m. | Chapel Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room |
5:00 p.m. | Middle School Choir Rehearsal/354 North |
6:30 p.m. | Chapel Puppets/351 North |
Monday, April 8
7:00 a.m. | Men's Morning Bible Study/Social Hall |
Tuesday, April 9
7:00 a.m. | Go Love Tell Prayer Meeting/Online |
10:00 a.m. | WMU/Social Hall |
10:30 a.m. | Sara Finley Life Group/100 West |
7:00 p.m. | AUXANO/Chapel |
Wednesday, April 10
9:30 a.m. | Adult Bible Studies/2nd FL North |
11:00 p.m. | MidWeek Bible Study/Chapel |
12:00 p.m. | Fellowship Lunch/Fellowship Hall |
4:45 p.m. |
Fellowship Supper/Fellowship Hall BBQ Chicken, au Gratin Potatoes, Steamed Veggies, Salad, Bread, Dessert Kids Sacks: Pizza Sticks |
6:00 p.m. | MidWeek Bible Study/Social Hall |
6:00 p.m. | Adult Bible Studies/2nd FL North |
6:00 p.m. | Preschool Music & Missions/Arendall & East |
6:00 p.m. | Collide/Arendall & East |
6:00 p.m. | Middle School Loft/The LOFT |
6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Choir/Choir Room |
6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Orchestra/Sanctuary |
6:30 p.m. | High School Community Groups/In Homes |
Thursday, April 11
9:00 a.m. | ESL Classes/2nd FL North |
10:00 a.m. | Dawsonaires/Choir Room |
7:00 p.m. | Village/In Homes |
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