Worship Services

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

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

Worship Together Online

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

live.dawsonchurch.org

Hispanic Congregation Worship

dawsonchurch.org/hispaniclive

Life Groups

9:30 a.m. - Preschool*, Families*, & Students 

                 (*Pre-registration is required.)

11:00 a.m. - Preschool* & College

                 (*Pre-registration is required.)

The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 2 Peter 3:9

2 Corinthians 9:7 says “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

As believers, God calls us to give with a cheerful heart no matter what our circumstances may be. Even when it may not be easy, we should give to God and to others without hesitation. Everything we have has been graciously given to us by God and ultimately belongs to Him. So why should we not happily give it back to Him? As a child, I recall watching my parent’s attitude as they gave to our church. I could see the joy in their hearts through the smiles on their faces. They modeled to me what it means to put love into action by giving. It is my prayer that my children and others will see my act of giving in the same way. Our actions and our attitudes speak so much louder than our words! By giving with a grateful heart, we are modeling to others how to give.

Mother Teresa once said, “The person who gives with a smile is the best giver because God loves a cheerful giver.” During this time of our Stewardship Emphasis, I challenge you to cheerfully give your best to God. When you do, it will be impossible to contain your joy. Joyfully give God your all, because giving is a gift, and He loves a cheerful giver!

Landon Nast

Stewardship Team Member

Sunday, October 25, 6:00 p.m., Sanctuary

Each year, Dawson elects faithful servants within the church family to serve a three-year term on the Board of Deacons. This year, four of those elected members will be ordained. The service will take place in the Sanctuary at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25. Please join us for a time of celebration and commitment. If childcare is needed, please contact Donna Allan at dallan@dawsonchurch.org by Wednesday, October 21.

Thanks to the power of a simple shoebox, millions of children will experience the love of God and hear the Gospel this year. You, your family, or your Life Group can be a part of reaching this year’s goal of 100 million children by packing a shoebox. In preparation for this year’s Operation Christmas Child ministry, you can stop by the table in the Foyer to pick up a brochure and a flat shoebox beginning this Sunday, October 18. You can also pick up brochures and boxes at the Church Office desk on weekdays between October 19 and November 13. All prepared shoeboxes must be turned in at the display table in the Sanctuary Foyer on or before November 15.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to pick up a brochure on campus, you can print one from the Samaritan’s Purse website at samaritanspurse.org.

Kids Connection is once again accepting donations of fall and winter clothing for children and teens. However, we have made some significant changes to our donation guidelines.  When you donate, please remember:

LOCATION – There is only one donation location. All donations must be placed in the KIDS CONNECTION VAN that is located in the North Parking Lot on Dawson’s campus.

TYPE OF CLOTHING – Only fall and winter clothing for children and teens will be accepted. Jeans, pants, athletic wear, pajamas, shoes, dresses, hoodies, coats, light jackets, and t-shirts are most needed. (No adult clothing of any kind.)

TOYS ARE NEEDED – Balls are our most popular toy.

Thank you for donating and supporting the Kids Connection ministry.

Providing lunches for students at The Learning Center is a quick and easy way to support them as they study and to help them stay focused in their classes. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Anita Crisler at crisler2002@bellsouth.net for more details, or go to our Take them a Meal page to sign up directly!

Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m., Online 

It's not too late to join Pastor David as he teaches on the Psalms in a series entitled Psalms: Songs of Hope. Throughout the fall, each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m., you can join him at live.dawsonchurch.org or via Facebook. You can also catch up on previous weeks at dawsonchurch.org/SongsofHope. Make sure to visit our special Spotify list filled with songs of hope and where new songs are added each week to correspond with Pastor David's teaching. We invite you to be a part of this special series which will give you hope and strength during these unprecedented and unique days.

Sundays, Between Morning Worship, Chapel Sidewalk

Dawson's Food Service Ministry will be serving free donuts and water outside the Chapel in-between worship services on Sundays. Please come enjoy this morning sweet treat!  

Sunday, October 18, 4:00 p.m., North Parking Lot

Preschoolers and their families are invited to join us for a Parking Lot Praise Party on Sunday, October 18 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in Dawson’s North Parking Lot. Together we’ll celebrate that WE ARE GOD’S MASTERPIECE (Ephesians 2:10) at a socially distanced family worship experience. Happy costumes are encouraged as we apply Bible truths through music, movement, and make-believe. This is a free event, but reservations are requested. For more information, please visit dawsonchurch.org/dpmfamilynight.  

It's not too late to start coming to one of our DSM Fellowship Groups. Fellowship Groups meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Students (grades 6th–12th) meet in different homes across the Birmingham area for a time of food, fellowship, and Bible study. Please contact Karmin Lytle at klytle@dawsonchurch.org for more information.

Wednesday, October 21, 10:00 a.m., 100 West

This class is ideal for parents, grandparents, and babysitters. Due to social distancing this training is limited to 8 families (on a first call basis). Masks are required. Mannikins have been sanitized.  

Tuesday, October 27, 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m., Parking Building

Who doesn’t want to be refreshed and rejuvenated during this time? Join Kristen Torres to stretch and strengthen mind, body, and soul on Tuesday morning and evening, October 27th at 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. We will social distance on the top deck of the parking building to meditate on a Psalm, stretch our bodies, and learn about hiding God's word in our heart. To find out more, go to the Dawson Women’s Ministry website.

The Dawson Day School offers Bible-based preschool care and teaching for children 18 months old through Pre-K in a half-day program each week during the school year. We currently have 100 plus students enrolled, and are seeking additional teachers this school year. For more information, or to apply, please contact Kathy Daniel at kdaniel@dawsonchurch.org.

For Veterans Day this year, Dawson would like to honor each of our U.S. Veterans. If you served in the military, please email Tommy Sanders at tsanders@dawsonchurch.org with the following information: name, branch, and years served. We are thankful for your service! 

From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace (John 1:16).

Grace Upon Grace shirts have arrived! If you did not get a chance to order one, we have some available for $15. Please contact Marissa Cronin at mcronin@dawsonchurch.org. Dawson Women’s Ministry is praying God’s 'grace upon grace’ over you!

Amy and Warren Brown in the death of Warren’s father. 

Peggy and Jake Vaughn in the death of Jake’s brother.

Debbie and Harry Wootan in the death of Debbie’s mother; Bonnie and Jaime Davidson in the death of Bonnie’s grandmother; Miles, Jude, and Price Davidson in the death of their great-grandmother.

Abbey Jones

The beautiful flowers in the Vestibule this morning are in honor of the wedding of Amanda Curvin and Jacob Wiseman on October 17, 2020.

Caroline Marie Braden and Thomas (Pierce) Braden, daughter and son of Mack and Chelsea Braden, will participate with their family in dedication this Sunday during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Caroline and Pierce were born March 31, 2020. Their grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Pierce of Petal, MS, and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Braden of Hoover. Their great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. David MacIsaac of Petal, MS, Mrs. Ann Pierce of Leakesville, MS, and Mrs. Jimmie Carol Sherer of Jasper.

Sunday, October 18

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