Worship Services

8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary

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

Worship Together Online

8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., & 11:00 a.m.

live.dawsonchurch.org

Hispanic Congregation Online

dawsonchurch.org/hispaniclive

Life Groups

8:30 a.m. - Preschool, Hearts & Hands

9:45 a.m. - Preschool, Kids, Hearts & Hands, Students, Adults

11:00 a.m. - Preschool, College, Adult Special Education

Some adult Life Groups may be meeting in person. Please check with your Life Group Leaders to find out more.

Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8

This fall, our dawson kids leadership team wants to help your family take the next step in discipleship together. Beginning in September, the dawson kids ministry is excited to launch the “dk Guide.” This resource is a kid-friendly booklet that will be available for all kids to utilize during their time in worship. Our goal is to help each kid to meaningfully engage with worship as equal members of the church body. We believe the dk Guide is just one more way to engage kids and equip parents to be “confident in Christ.”

dk Guides will be available for pick up in the Arendall Welcome Center and the Next Steps Area. We look forward to putting these in the hands of your children and joining your family in worship as part of the Dawson Family of Faith.

Bill Johnston, Dawson’s Associate Pastor, plans to retire from his position effective December 31, 2021. Bill joined Dawson's Staff on August 1, 2006, as Associate Pastor. Over the past 15 years, Bill has been able to minister to many people and families within the walls of Dawson as well as the community, often being called upon in times of difficulty or crisis. He has walked alongside hundreds of families in times of grief, officiating funerals and graveside services. Bill has faithfully demonstrated the love of Christ through hospital visitation and many other ways of caring for God’s people. His oversight of the Stephen ministry has been an extension of his care for the congregation. Bill has also served in times of great joy, as evidenced in his mission work in Peru and Northeast Africa. Bill is always available when someone needs to talk to him and has been gifted in knowing the right thing to do and say in any situation. 

As a Bible teacher Bill has co-led Wednesday Adult Bible Studies and has skillfully filled the pulpit when needed on Sunday mornings. Bill’s capacity and gifts for teaching and preaching are among the ways that Dawson members and guests have been blessed by his ministry. Bill is seen as a pillar of the community throughout Birmingham because of his unselfish service throughout our community. He is an outstanding leader, and his kindness and easy nature make him a pleasure to be around. Bill has modeled tireless and faithful service as our Associate Pastor and has blessed the lives of so many here at Dawson over the last 15 years.

We are grateful to God for leading Bill to Dawson 15 years ago. We look forward to seeing how God uses him as he transitions to a new season of life. Please join us in praying for Bill as he prepares for retirement and makes plans for new areas of service. Please also join us in thanking Bill and Janet for their faithful service to Dawson.

Sunday, October 3, 6:00 p.m., Chapel

Dawson’s Annual Business Meeting will take place Sunday, October 3, at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel. We will discuss several key items of business, including the 2022 Church Budget, the 2022 Nominating Team Report, the introduction of the newly nominated deacons, and much more. Please join us for this important meeting as a member of Dawson. If childcare is needed, please contact Donna Allan at dallan@dawsonchurch.org by Thursday, September 23. 

Sunday, October 3, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Social Hall

Stay healthy this season! Vaccines for flu and pneumonia will be provided again this year by Homewood Pharmacy for ages 5 and up. In addition this year the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine will also be available for ages 18 and up. Stop by to get you and your family the vaccines you need. Please bring your insurance or Medicare card.

Here at Dawson, we believe that the Christian life was never meant to be lived alone. We all need close relationships with other believers to walk with us through the ups and downs of life, and we all need to be deeply rooted in God’s Word. We want to help you get plugged into a Life Group to study the Bible and connect with other believers. There are Life Groups for every age, season, and stage of life that meet on Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. On any Sunday morning, please drop by the Next Steps Area, and someone will be available to help you find a group to attend.

Dawson Women's Ministry invites you to Handmade on Saturday, October 9. Handmade is an experiential gathering that involves learning a specific skill and leaving challenged to show and share God's love. Participants will choose one or two sessions that will encourage intentionality and inspiration for special occasions, holidays, table gatherings, and more. Registration is open and will close when all classes have been filled. Space is limited. Register at dawsonchurch.org/handmade. You must register by noon on Thursday, September 23. We hope you will join us for this creative time together!

Thursday, September 23, 10:00 a.m., Chapel

Thursday Chapel is a new ministry opportunity for adults age 60 and older. Beginning on Thursday, September 23, at 10:00 a.m., we will meet once a month (October 28, November 18, and December 16) in the Chapel. The Dawsonaires will lead us in worship, there will be  testimonies, and Tommy Sanders will look at different aspects of Heaven. We hope you will save these dates and join us in the Chapel for an enriching time of fellowship and worship.

Sunday, September 19, 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Candlelight season is quickly approaching! If you would like to sing or play for Candlelight 2021, then come join with the Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra for the premiere of this year’s music. We will gather in the Fellowship Hall for refreshments, and then we will share this year’s theme, general flow of the service, and take our first look at exciting fresh and familiar songs. If you would like to play with the orchestra, please contact Dan Mullis, and if you would like to sing with the choir, please contact John Woods.

What better way to begin our Sunday mornings than gathering together to pray? We’d like to invite you to join Dawson staff and members for a time of prayer in the Fellowship Hall from 8:00 to 8:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings prior to 8:30 worship and Life Groups. We will share in a meaningful time of guided prayer in adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication unto God. Registration is not required; simply show up to join us for a time of prayer. 

Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all that we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20–21

This October, the Dawson College Ministry is having an in-town conference called the Call Conference (Call Con for short). This weekend event is open to all college students and will be an excellent opportunity for students to gather and worship through the Word, song, prayer, and fellowship. We are incredibly excited to be having Chris Brooks from Nashville and Jeff and Jourdan Johnson from Passion City Church in Atlanta join us for this event! 

If you know of a college student here in Birmingham, send them our way. If you have a college student away at school, invite them to come home for this weekend to join us at Call Con 21. Registration is open now at dawsonchurch.org/college.

The Dawson Library has now returned to full-service hours! We are open on Sundays 8:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We have new books in children's, non-fiction, and fiction, so come by and find your new favorite book!

Beckham James Corscadden, son of Laura and Eric Corscadden, will participate with his family in dedication this Sunday during the 8:30 a.m. worship service. Beckham was born on March 1, 2021. He has two brothers, Graham and Liam. His grandparents are Mark and Mary Jane Smith of Homewood, AL, and Leo and Donna Corscadden of Pinson, AL. His great-grandparents are Wanda and Charles Smith of Pell City, AL.

Mary Alan Elizabeth Cease, daughter of Allison and Alan Cease, will participate with her family in dedication this Sunday during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Mary Alan was born on May 24, 2021. She has one sister, Caroline Catherine, and one brother, John Collins. Her grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Randall Stewart of Birmingham, AL, and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cease of Birmingham, AL. Her great-grandparents are Mrs. Clyda Dozier Latham of Arab, AL, and Mrs. Mary Lou Stewart of White House, TN. Her great-great grandmother is Mrs. Alada Clark of Arab, AL.

Family and friends of Virginia Black.

Beverly and Dan Meeks in the death of Beverly’s brother.

Virginia Black – September 12, 2021

Jack Dempsey

Emma Grace Hoffman

Kate McRae

Emmy Tane

Sunday, September 19

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