Worship Services

 8:25 a.m., 9:40 a.m., & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary

11:00 a.m. - Hispanic Service, Chapel

Life Groups

 8:25 a.m. & 9:40 a.m.

Invest in eternity and serve with dawson kids beginning in August. Go to serveindawsonkids.org to volunteer. At this time, we need investors in the following areas:

Sunday Morning Investors:

1st Grade              4 investors needed

2nd Grade             5 investors needed

3rd Grade              3 investors needed

4th Grade              2 investors needed

5th Grade              2 investors needed

Hearts & Hands    10 investors needed

Collide Tribe Investors:

1st Grade              4 investors needed

2nd Grade             2 investors needed

3rd Grade              7 investors needed

4th Grade              5 investors needed

5th Grade              3 investors needed

Hearts & Hands      5 investors needed

Bible Drill Investors:

1st-2nd Bible Buddies         5 investors needed

3rd-5th Grade Bible Drill    10 investors needed

This month we are collecting back-to-school supplies for students in Coy, Alabama, our adopted community in the Black Belt region of South Alabama. Your donations are greatly needed and appreciated. Collection tubs are located at the Church Office and the Welcome Desk in the Arendall Building.

Please make your donations by Sunday, July 28. If you have any questions or if your family would like to help deliver the backpacks at our Coy Mission Project Event on Saturday, August 3, please contact David and Denise Bivin at dbivin3@gmail.com.

Monday, July 22–Thursday, July 25, 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Hispanic VBS is our church’s largest outreach to the surrounding Hispanic community. More than 100 children attend—many will hear about the love of Jesus for the first time.  Prayers are always greatly needed and appreciated, but this year we have a specific request. Please pray that the families in and around our immediate area who are completely unfamiliar with Dawson and our Hispanic Congregation will entrust their children to us this week and that the children will come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

Tuesday, August 20, 6:00 p.m., 254 North

This fall, Dawson will be offering the TIPS certification class for potential foster and adoptive parents. This 10-week course taught by Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes, is the first step in becoming certified by the county to care for children in foster care. Please note, you can be single to foster or adopt, however, if you are married, both spouses are required to take the class to be certified. Dawson’s class begins Tuesday, August 20 at 6:00 p.m. in Room 254 North. You must pre-register beforehand by sending an email to A.K. Orcutt at akorcutt@alabamachild.org. Spots are limited so please register promptly. For more information, contact Ben Hale at bhale@dawsonchurch.org.

Sunday, July 21, 9:40 a.m., Fellowship Hall

All visitors and new members are invited to Discover Dawson on Sunday, July 21. Discover Dawson is an informal group session that allows you to become better acquainted with Dawson’s vision, ministries, and mission opportunities. Reservations are not required but are helpful in planning. Please contact Liz Cuenin at lcuenin@dawsonchurch.org or Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org.

Sunday, July 21, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., 351 North

The Dawson Ringers invite you to “Summer Ring.” This is an opportunity to learn more about handbells and how you can get involved with the Dawson Ringers. Join us for lunch and music today in Room 351 North at 12:00 p.m. 

Sunday, July 28, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Come hear Coach Brian Shoop, UAB Head Baseball Coach, share his incredible story of life, baseball, and discipling men. Coach Shoop began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Malone University and Mississippi State University. In 1990, he became the Head Coach at Birmingham Southern University and coached there for 17 seasons. In 2007, Shoop became the Head Coach at UAB and continues to serve in that capacity today. Over his career, Coach Shoop has won more than 1,000 games. However, if you talk to anyone who knows Coach Shoop personally, you will learn that he is more than just baseball, as he invests in each person who goes through his program.

Come dressed casually and experience some real-life adventure activities: hatchet and knife throwing and blow-dart shooting! The cost of the event is $15. Make your reservations today at dawsonchurch.org/men. For more information, please contact Tommy Lunceford at tlunceford@dawsonchurch.org.

Thursday, August 8, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Social Hall

When bone mass is reduced, bone strength weakens and there is a greater risk of fracture. The most commonly affected bones are the ribs, hips, wrists, and spine.  Are you at risk?  Come to the Health and Wellness Ministry’s August “Lunch & Learn” to hear Dr. Greg Eudy, Rheumatologist, discuss this topic. Reservations are required. Please contact Debbie Moss by August 6 to reserve your spot.

Friday, August 9, 6:00 p.m. - Midnight

Attention parents of rising 5th graders: your new 5th grader will not want to miss Mission smasH - 5th grade kickoff. It will be a night filled with devotions, team building, games, smasH shirts, and more.  Please register at dawsonkids.org. Registration closes August 2.

Sunday, August 25, 9:40 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

Sunday, August 25, is First Grade Bible Sunday at Dawson. We invite all first graders and their families (grandparents are also welcome) to a special brunch in the Fellowship Hall during the 9:40 a.m. service. Following the brunch, our first graders will be recognized in the 11:00 a.m. worship service. To make sure your family is registered for this day, please sign up at dawsonkids.org by this Friday, August 16.

Sunday, August 11, 4:00 p.m., 254 North

You are invited to join your fellow Dawson travelers for a tour of the majestic canyon country of Arizona and Utah, April 15-22, 2020. Highlights include the breathtaking views of the vast Grand Canyon, the amazing spires of Bryce Canyon National Park, the red and white sandstone cliffs of Zion National Park, and the wonders of Oak Creek Canyon, Kaibab National Forest, Lake Powell, and Monument Valley. Brochures with more information are available in the church office. Please plan to attend the information meeting on Sunday, August 11 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 254 North.

Dawson Preschool Ministry wants to welcome all our new babies by praying for the expectant parents, keeping up with any concerns or prayer requests during a pregnancy, and celebrating upon the birth! We have a ministry team who works hard to provide these things for our parents. This ministry is for Dawson members and visitors. If you know of someone who is expecting, please make sure they have informed the Dawson Preschool Ministry office so we can support them during this special time.

Megan and Eric Bergquist on the birth of their daughter, Molly Frances Bergquist, on July 10, 2019.

Elizabeth “Libby” Gardner

Leigh Anna and Bagby Hall in the death of Leigh Anna’s grandfather.

Wednesday, July 24

Thursday, July 25

Dawson’s 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service is broadcast (one week delayed) on WIAT 42, Sundays at 10:00 a.m.