Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6

Worship Services

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

11:00 a.m. - Journey, The Loft 

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

Life Groups

    8:25 a.m. & 9:40 a.m.

Colossians 1:9:   “For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding."

D.L. Moody once said, “If I could relive my life, I would devote my entire ministry to reaching children for God.” Thedawson kids Ministry shares this same passion for reaching kids for Jesus and making an investment in eternity. Beginning this fall, we are in need of at least six Sunday morning investors for kids Life Groups. Please contact Danielle Bell at dbell@dawsonchurch.org for more information or to volunteer.

2nd Grade - 2 Investors Needed * 3rd Grade - 2 Investors Needed

4th Grade - 2 Investors Needed

Would you like to get involved with loving, special-needs adults in this ministry at Dawson? We are looking for helpers on Sunday morning to assist with a variety of activities, including sitting with individuals during worship, driving them to and from church in a minibus, and interacting during Life Group time. Call or email Debbie Moss at 871-7324 or dmoss@dawsonchurch.org about your interest.

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 30. If you have any questions or if your family would like to help deliver the backpacks on August 5, please contact David or Denise Bivin at dbivin@charter.net.

Sunday morning greeters are needed for the upcoming new church year beginning in August. If you enjoy meeting people, we need your smiling face to welcome and direct everyone attending worship at Dawson on Sunday mornings. To learn more, please contact Kristen Torres at 871-7324 or ktorres@dawsonchurch.org.

When you go on a mission trip you learn how to lay bricks and how thankful you are for having a house. During Spring Break, Lance Millsaps and Abbie Johnson, our Student Ministry leaders, took a group of high schoolers and middle schoolers to the Dominican Republic. One of the things I learned was that most people in the United States take having a house and eating for granted. During the trip I saw that the people in the Dominican Republic are thankful to have just one meal a day. They were so thankful that I couldn’t help feeling guilty for having three meals a day—every day!

During the trip, I became very connected to God. Every night, our group would meet together in this bigger room, and we reflected on the day and discussed what would happen tomorrow. During these meetings I thought about the material differences that the people in the Dominican Republic have compared to the things I have. I felt bad for not being very thankful. After these meetings, we went back to our rooms and even though my bed was not comfortable, it felt like the most relaxing thing in the world because I had worked hard all day.

We went into the villages almost every day of the week and laid bricks for the people that lived there. They were very thankful to have us work there. My job was to mix the cement in the street and fill the buckets. Then we would pass the buckets along a bucket line and pour the cement into a pillar. This job was very hard because it was very hot and mixing the cement was hard on my back.

It was also hard for me to see the living conditions the people. I never thought there were people living this way before seeing it with my own eyes. But, although they were very poor, they were so thankful for what they had. I felt like God was telling me to be more thankful for the things I have.

The mission trip involved a lot of hard work but there were plenty of times when we had fun. Close to where we stayed there was an ice cream store that we went to plenty of times. There was also a pool and a basketball court. I was surprised at how different this area was from the place where we worked each day. 

I already know that I want to go again next year for and I even chose Spanish as a subject for school this fall. I hope I become good at it so I can easily communicate with the people when I go back. God showed me how thankful these people are and how I should be more thankful for what I have. I need to use the things I have to spread the Word of God to other people.

John Crawford

6th Grade, Age 12

Southeast Asia: From July 13-25, a team of Dawson Young Professionals, led by Andy Cartee, will teach at the ESL Center and help build relationships with students.

Nicaragua: From July 22-28, a Father/Son team led by Brooke Holbert will serve by ministering to children, supporting local schools, distributing food and clothing, and building shelters.

Financial Peace University (FPU) offers biblical, practical steps on how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend, and save wisely. Please join us for this 9-week study beginning on Wednesday, August 30 at 6:00 p.m. in Room 354 North. You can pre-register online at www.dawsonchurch.org/FPU for this study led by Chris Hartin. When pre-registering online, please be sure to check "no" to purchasing study materials. Kits are available for purchase through Dawson at a reduced cost of $65. Spouses and engaged couples can attend together at no additional cost. Please contact Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org for additional information.

Wednesday, July 26, 6:00 p.m., Social Hall

The Dawson Orchestra invites you to “Music & Cookies.” This is a time for anyone who is interested in the ministry of the Dawson Orchestra from rising 7th Grader to Adults. We will read through a variety of music styles and enjoy some fresh baked cookies—and coffee too! Bring a friend, your favorite instrument, and join us on Wednesday, July 26, in the Social Hall. Please email Dan Mullis at dmullis@dawsonchurch.org to register.

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

Join a host of men as we gather for some spiritual networking. Networking is interacting with people to exchange ideas and information while developing new ones. Our special guest will be Dale Forehand, author and speaker, and co-founder of Stained Glass Ministries (daleandjena.com). The cost is $5 and includes a great hamburger/hot dog dinner and the dress is casual. You can purchase your tickets online at dawsonchurch.org/men, at the Church Office, or the FRC.

Sunday, September 17, 2017, 6:00 p.m., Sanctuary

Mary Jo Sharp, a noted professor and Christian apologist, will share with the women of Dawson in this special kickoff to the 2017-2018 year. A former atheist, Sharp speaks to women about knowing what they believe, why they believe it, and how to share their beliefs with others. She is the author of Why Do You Believe That? and Living The Truth Bible Studies and serves as Assistant Professor of Apologetics at Houston Baptist University. Invite your friends and make plans to be here for this special presentation.

Dawson Ballet is currently registering classes for the 2017-2018 year. Classes are filling up quickly, so register soon to ensure your child’s spot! We offer classes for students age three through teens. We seek to engage our younger dancers with fun and creative movement, as well as beginning the disciplines of classical ballet. This year, our older students have the opportunity to continue their study of classical ballet and broaden their skills through the study of contemporary ballet as well. Classes begin the week of August 28. We hope you will join us!

August 8, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Do you have questions about Social Security or Medicare? Wonder when is the best age to start receiving Social Security benefits? Join us for this month’s “Lunch & Learn” session and learn answers to these questions along with changes that have taken place in the past 12 months. Mike Boone, Medicare Benefit Advisor, and Todd Birdsong, SSA Public Affairs Specialist, will be our guest speakers. Lunch is $5 and the reservation deadline is August 4.

You are invited to attend the Global Leadership Summit 2017 on August 10-11. This conference, led by Willow Creek Association, is designed to invest in leaders by providing a unique blend of vision, inspiration, and practical skills to help you make a positive change in your business, church, and family. Dawson is hosting a live simulcast of the conference at the historic Lyric Theatre in downtown Birmingham. This two-day event features well-known speakers including Bill Hybels, Andy Stanley, Sheryl Sandberg, and more.  Topics include: Creating An Innovative Culture, Attributes Critical For Success, and Thriving In The Face Of Adversity, to name a few. For more information, please contact Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org or register at dawsonchurch.org/gls.

You are invited to walk “In the Footsteps of Paul” during an inspiring 11-day land and sea tour, April 11-21, 2018. Because of the great interest in this tour, we are now taking advance reservations on a first come, first-served basis. Brochures containing detailed information about the tour, along with the reservation form, are available in the Church Office. To claim your seat, please submit your completed reservation form, along with the required deposit and insurance premium, to the Church Office. For more information, contact Doug and Sandra Arendall at dsarendall@bellsouth.net. 

Whitney and Eric Hill on the birth of their son, Samuel Chase Hill, July 13, 2017.

Margo Brandrup

Chase and Katy Grier

     (Rylie)

Kathryn Lamb

Stuart and Lindsay Ostby

     (Asa, Nate)

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