Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35 

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.

Matthew 5:16: Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Please pray that the Dawson Family of Faith will be receptive to God’s leadership.

Sunday, May 28, Dawson's Campus

You are invited to join us to walk and pray around the Dawson campus in preparation for KidLife 2017. If you have a green PRAY t-shirt, wear it to church on this day with comfortable shoes. Prayer guides are available at the Arendall and North Building Welcome Desks or you can find a copy at dawsonchurch.org/KidLifePrayerWalk. Come early (before worship services begin) or stay late to walk and pray for KidLife Week and for the lives that will be changed for eternity as a result. 

Monday-Thursday, July 17-20, 9:00 a.m. – Noon

Once a year, something special happens within the walls of the Dawson campus – over 100 kids from the Birmingham area come together for Hispanic VBS. This year, students will focus their telescopes on the marvels painted in the sky by our Creator as they become Galactic Starveyors!

This ministry effort needs over 50 volunteers. We need helpers to teach and assist in Bible study, assemble crafts with kids, fix snacks, drive vans, and love on the volunteers’ children in the nursery. All classes are in English so you do not need to know any Spanish to help. If you have children, this is a great opportunity to get your kids involved and serve together! Children of our volunteers (Preschool-10th grade) can participate for the week! If you have never served in Hispanic VBS, will you consider joining us this year? To volunteer, please contact Wendy Adams at 731-225-8295 or wendy.vz.adams@gmail.com. 

“C. S. Lewis wrote a compelling book entitled Surprised by Joy. I’d like to offer another scenario located about 11⁄2 miles from Dawson. It is Kids Connection, and every time I volunteer there, I too am “surprised by joy!” Sweet families who have fallen on hard times come to this facility regularly seeking clothes, shoes, books, and toys for their children, birth – high school. Dawson volunteers have the JOY of shopping with them in the store where everything is FREE! Spiritual Support volunteers have the JOY and honor of praying with each family and giving them Bibles, inspirational books (children & adult), as well as other resources. So, if you can listen and pray, you’d be the perfect volunteer for this amazing ministry of our church. If you have never been to Kids Connection we invite you to come and observe. But, beware, your heart may be “surprised by joy” and you may feel the Holy Spirit leading you to volunteer.” ~ Mary Jackson, Volunteer

Kids Connection is located at 32 Green Springs Highway. Donations are received on Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and families shop most Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and the second Saturday of each month. 

Since 1993, Stephen Ministers at Dawson have ministered to people who are going through life events such as the loss of a loved one, divorce, illness, feelings of spiritual isolation, and other experiences that create anxiety. If you or someone you know could benefit from connecting with a Stephen Minister, please contact Bill Johnston at bjohnston@dawsonchurch.org. 

Ecuador: From May 26 to June 3, a team of volunteers, led by Randy Poe and Boyd Kaiser, along with Dawson students, will serve together to conduct sports camps, lead VBS, and teach Sunday School for Ecuadorian children and youth. 

Tuesdays, May 30, June 13, 20 & 27, 7:30 p.m., Off-Campus

Are you quick-tempered and reactionary in your parenting? Would you like to learn how to have biblical responses to your children instead of “flying off the handle”? If so, please join Erin Lambert & Lindsey DeRieux as they facilitate the study of Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions For Gentle Biblical Responses. Books are available for purchase from Amazon.com. For more information and to receive the reading schedule, please contact Erin Lambert at lamberteg@gmail.com. 

June 5-9, 9:00 a.m.-Noon

We are gearing up to sail off for an exciting week of cruising on the Dawson Cruise Line! Our theme this year is a One Way Journey with Jesus. Online registration has now closed, so please come early on Monday, June 5, to register your child. For more information, visit dawsonchurch.org/KidLife or contact Brooke Gibson or Danielle Bell. 

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. This world-class event is simulcast to more than 550+ host sites, 400,000 people, and in 128 countries. Dawson is hosting a live simulcast of the conference at the historic Lyric Theatre in downtown Birmingham. Our desire is to use this conference as a way to invest in leaders all over the Birmingham area. As Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor at Willow Creek, says at the Summit each year, “everybody wins when a leader gets better.” We would love for you and your leadership team to join us! For more information, please contact Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org or register at dawsonchurch.org/gls. 

Senior Adults, you will not want to miss out on this unique overnight trip to the Helen Keller Birthplace on June 23-24. We will leave from Dawson on Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. and travel by comfortable motor coach to our destination in Tuscumbia, AL. Included activities will be a visit to the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, enjoying the annual Helen Keller Festival, touring Helen Keller’s Birthplace, and a live production of The Miracle Worker. On Saturday, we will head back to home after our complimentary breakfast at the hotel. The total cost for the trip is $130 per person. Please register for this trip at the North Building Front Desk. Spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up soon! 

Do you experience joint pain? Would you like to hear options that might help decrease your discomfort? You are invited to attend a “Lunch and Learn” with guest speaker, Dr. Thomas E. Powell, from Powell & Jones Orthopedics Center, Thursday, June 15, 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. in the Social Hall. Please make your reservation by June 14 by contacting Debbie Moss at dmoss@dawsonchurch.org. 

May 30-June 2, 9:00 a.m.-Noon, FRC

Dawson’s Basketball Camp is for girls and boys of all skill levels in grades 1-5 (completed) and focuses on improving skills through drills and scrimmages. We are excited to welcome Head Basketball Coach & Assistant AD, Lee Burgess, of Brevard College in North Carolina as our camp’s instructor. No previous basketball experience is required. Please register online at dawsonchurch.org/recreation.

June 12-16 & June 26-30, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Camp Dawson

Dawson Day Camp is the highlight of the summer year after year! For kids in grades 1-5 (completed) there are a variety of activities such as archery, swimming, BB guns, crafts, small group time, high ropes, and climbing to keep our campers happy. We have added a new activity this year—horseback riding! On Friday, campers participate in morning activities at the Family Recreation Center and after lunch take a field trip to Skates 280. Register online at dawsonchurch.org/recreation. 

June 19-22 & July 10-13, 9:00 a.m.-Noon, FRC

Dawson invites all kids in grades 1-5 (completed) to participate in our BIG Art Camps this summer. All skill levels are welcome! These half- day camps are led by Jimmy & Nancy McGowan and are full of fun and creative art projects. Week 1 is June 19-22 and Week 2 is July 10-13. Register today at dawsonchurch.org/recreation. 

This Spring, Dawson Music Academy provided Daddy-Daughter pairs the opportunity to hang out and play the ukulele on Sunday afternoons. Each session was filled with music and smiles as dads and daughters learned to play “You are my Sunshine.” Through a partnership with the Men’s Ministry and dawson kids, dads and daughters were connected to other Dawson ministries and received a family devotion book. To view class videos, please visit dawsonmusicacademy.org.

July 31 - August 4, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., FRC

Girls ages 5 through second grade will enjoy being a princess for a week at Ballet Camp. It will be a fun-packed week complete with ballet instruction, games, snacks, and crafts! At the end of the week, family and friends are invited to attend a special ballet performance. Online registration is $85 per camper at dawsonchurch.org/recreation.

Ellis Amorette Hall, daughter of Molly and Parker Hall, will participate with her family in dedication this Sunday during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Ellis was born on November 4, 2016. Her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hall of Montgomery and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sartwell of Montgomery. Her great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hall of Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Mayton of Montgomery, and Mr. and Mrs. Max Lindsey of Enterprise.

Frances King in the death of her mother- in-law.

Jennifer and Bryan Myers on the birth of their son, Luke Henry Myers, on May 10, 2017.

Hampton Holbert 

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