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.

Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6-7

Volunteers are needed for our ESL Ministry, which meets on Thursday mornings during the school year from 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Our fall semester begins Thursday, September 5. Volunteers are needed for teaching, assisting in classrooms, hosting, and transportation. The most urgent need is for hosts and hostesses to set up the coffee and snack service, greet and check in students, and help clean up after class. These relationships are an important connection for many of the people who attend these classes. For more information, please contact Rita Smith at ritamsmith43@me.com.

The Media Ministry is looking for volunteers who want to serve our church family. Dawson Media is responsible for producing the worship services in the Sanctuary and on the livestream. We also record the broadcast for television that reaches thousands of people in Alabama every week. This is a great fit for anyone interested in technology or art. Whether you’re interested in audio, video, or lighting, there is a place for you! Experience is helpful, but certainly not required, as training is provided by experienced members of the media team. Media volunteers need to be in the 7th grade or at least 13 years old.

Sundays starting September 8, 5:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Why does God allow suffering in the world? How could a loving God send people to Hell? How can one religion be “right” and the others “wrong”? As a way to continue to learn how to carry on God-honoring conversations in the face of a skeptical culture and as a follow-up to The Story training, please join us for a 6-week study as Pastor David leads us through Tim Keller’s The Reason For God. Each week we will tackle big questions that open skeptics and ardent believers struggle with by drawing on literature, philosophy, reason, and real-life conversations to explain how faith in a Christian God is a soundly rational belief. Please purchase your copy of The Reason For God Discussion Guide online before the first class. A limited amount of books will be available for purchase at the first class.

Sunday, September 8, 9:40 a.m., 223 East

This hands-on, five-week class is designed for kids in grades 1-5 who have made their professions of faith. (We recommend your child complete this class before baptism.) During this class, we will experience life-changing truths and learn how they apply to our daily lives. Each student will also be given a workbook to complete at home. Parents are asked to attend the first class with their child. Please register for this class at dawsonkids.org.

Monday, September 9, 7:00 a.m., Social Hall

Men’s Monday Bible Study Breakfast kicks off the fall semester on September 9. We will begin a study of First and Second Timothy and Titus in our time together. Each morning begins at 7:00 a.m. with a full breakfast ($5) and concludes promptly at 8:00 a.m. Men of all ages are invited to join us in this great adventure. Please contact Neal Schooley, Men’s Monday Bible Study Breakfast Leader, at nschoole@bellsouth.net for more information.

Wednesdays beginning September 11, 6:00 p.m., 258 North

Many powerful voices are influencing your grandchildren, from those at home and in school to those in the world of entertainment and media. What can you do to speak wisdom and truth into their lives? If you are a grandparent, you’re invited to join us for a new study called Grandparenting: Strengthening Your Family & Passing On Your Faith. This 8-week study will provide a biblical foundation for investing spiritually in your grandchildren and walk you through principles of influencing them for Christ. The cost of the book is $10 and available for purchase at the first class. Facilitated by Jim Gifford.

New TABLE groups are being formed and there is room for you! Join women of all ages from Dawson and the Birmingham community as we gather “around the table” for fellowship with other women. Each monthly gathering includes a simple meal and intentional, Gospel-centered conversations. Currently, we need hostesses and are looking for new participants. For more information, please visit dawsonchurch.org/table.

Sunday, September 15, 8:00 p.m.

You’re invited to participate in this free webinar, led by Sissy Goff, for parents who want to learn more about raising worry-free girls. You can watch it in the comfort of your own home. We will draw five names from those pre-registered to receive a free copy of Sissy’s new book Raising Worry-Free Girls. Please register at dawsonkids.org.

Webinar Description: 1 in 4 kids today struggle with anxiety. Girls are twice as likely as boys. In this webinar, Sissy breaks down why—and what we can do to not only help, but also be preventative in the lives of the girls you love. You’ll come away from the time with a better understanding of what’s going on in today’s world and in our homes that might be contributing to the anxiety. You’ll also gain practical strategies as to what you can do to help. And finally, she’ll point us back toward hope and helping kids find a faith that underscores any worry that might and will come their way.

Sunday, September 8, 3:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall

“All systems are go” as we prepare to launch a new ministry for and with grandparents at Dawson. As a grandparent, do you realize you are second only to parents in your potential to impact your grandchildren spiritually? Grandparents will receive resources and information on future learning opportunities that equip you to be intentional in sharing your faith with your grandchildren. Learn how to pray for and share a spiritual blessing with your grandchildren that has the potential to shape and mold their lives for eternity. Refreshments (Rocket Kabobs, Earth Cookies, & Moon Pies) will be served. For more information, please contact Jim Gifford at jgifford@dawsonchurch.org.

Playing basketball in the Dawson Winter Basketball League is not only a great social experience for the entire family, but it also fits easily into your family’s busy schedule. There are no travel teams, just a one-hour practice and a one-hour game each week. Registration for Dawson’s Winter Basketball Leagues (boys & girls, grades K5-12th grade) begins September 16 and wraps up October 21. The season runs from December 2 through February 13. Please save these dates If you would like to register, as they tend to fill up quickly. For more information, please contact Kasey Hagen at khagen@dawsonchurch.org.

Thursday, September 12, 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m., Social Hall

From toes to arches to heels to the balls of your feet, what is causing your foot pain? From corns to bunions to calluses to your nails, what can you do to get relief? You are invited to this informative “Lunch and Learn” provided by the Health and Wellness Ministry. Our speaker for this event is Dr. David Cambell. The deadline for registration is September 9.

Dawson Music Academy offers private music lessons at convenient times, customized to children and adults of every level. With affordable lessons in virtually any area of study, you’re sure to find something to ignite your passion. Register today at dawsonmusicacademy.org. To receive $10 off, register by August 31 with promo code “INSTRUMENT.”

Lucy Caroline Fulgham, daughter of Ashley and Cameron Fulgham, will participate with her family in dedication this Sunday during the 9:40 a.m. worship service. Lucy was born on January 8, 2019. She has one brother, Cooper. Her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Cody Jones of Montgomery and Mr. and Mrs. John Fulgham of Maylene. Her great-grandmother is Mrs. Shirley Fouty of Manassas, VA.

Kendra and Dale Asmus in the death of her mother, Mary Snow, and Ethan Asmus and Blake Asmus in the death of their grandmother.

Mary Snow ~ August 17, 2019

Jennifer and Kavan Eldredge on the birth of their daughter, Amelia Gail Eldredge, on August 12, 2019.

Jenna and Andrew Fulk on the birth of their daughter, Caroline Ruth Fulk, on August 15, 2019.

Kai Armstrong

Darrell Booth

Carol A. Hawkins

Nathaniel H. Hawkins

Helen Marlin

Anthony Oseguera

Alexandra Ospina

Colby C. Poole

Milenie Tomas

Elizabeth Wilkinson

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