"But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation."  Psalm 13:5

 Worship Services

    8:30 a.m. - Chapel

    9:40 a.m. - Journey, Chapel

    9:40 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary

  11:00 a.m. Hispanic Service - Chapel

  Bible Study

    8:30 a.m. & 9:40 a.m.

  11:00 a.m. - College

Summer is a time of excitement as most of us look forward to a change of pace and some time away from the normal routines of life.  It is a time of excitement at Dawson because so many of our members are involved in special missions and ministry activities.  Mission trips, choir tours, day camps, local mission activities, and KidLife Week take our attention.

This year KidLife Week will be particularly exciting as for the first time we use the Edgar M. Arendall Building for many of the activities.  This is the fulfillment of much work by many people.  When the building was approved by the church membership, the total cost was not to exceed $8,783,836.  Through the incredible work of the Building Committee, staff, architects and general contractor, and in spite of design changes and improvements, the final cost of the building was $8,490,149, 3.3% below the approved cost. 

However, the final cost exceeds the giving commitments, which means there will be some debt on the building.  During June as we celebrate the second anniversary of Legacy of Faith, the campaign to pay for the building through giving over and above normal tithes and offerings, this would be an excellent time for us to consider fulfilling pledges or even giving a little extra to help reduce the debt.

In addition, please remember to give faithfully and generously to the regular Missions and Ministry Budget of the church to help pay the costs of all of the special activities of the summer.  Through your generous giving, the real excitement of summer is found in the lives that are touched through the outreach of the Dawson Family of Faith.

Kids Connection has been blessed to have incredible volunteers who have given so much of their time to make it a success.  But we need more volunteers in almost every area of operation.  You can sort donations, help customers shop, keep records, provide spiritual support, publicize the ministry or maintain the facility.  We particularly need more volunteers on Wednesdays to process donations and on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help customers shop.  Please visit us at www.dawsonchurch.org/kidsconnection for more information.

June 11-15, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

"Come follow Me..." is the theme for the Bible School in Birmingham's Inglenook Park.  This "missions" opportunity is close to home and volunteers are needed.  The Inglenook VBS dates are June 11 - June 15 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  Workers are needed for Bible teaching, to work with the children in crafts, and to lead in learning games and worship singing.  Please contact Sharlene Speer at (205) 240-0768 for more information or to volunteer.

The Caring Hands/Medical Apartments Ministry meets the needs of people who are experiencing a medical crisis in their lives. Apartments are available to family members (from outside the greater Birmingham area) of patients with long-term stays in local medical facilities. Dawson volunteers assist this ministry by cleaning the apartments and providing various supplies and food items. Donations would be greatly appreciated and may be brought to the church for the next couple of weeks. Items needed are nonperishable food, cleaning supplies, paper products, plastic bags, plastic baggies, and containers, aluminum foil, 60 watt light bulbs, and plastic utensils. You may place items in the labeled box in the North Building at the Church Office. Please contact Manda Humber for more information or to answer any questions.

The Dawson Branch of Samaritan Counseling Center has moved across the street to 1121 Oxmoor Road, upstairs from Community Grief Support Service and two doors down from Dawson’s Parking Building, on the other side of the dentist/chiropractor office.

Counselors Bart Grooms and Tamela Turner work with families, couples and individuals with a wide variety of issues, including depression and other emotional difficulties, marital problems, family dysfunction, and spiritual struggles. For more information, please visit www.samaritancc.org.

Additionally, please park in Dawson’s Parking Building directly across from the Sanctuary as the small parking area next to the new facility is used by Community Grief Support Service.

Please pray for these Dawson teams:

Akot, South Sudan, May 20-31  This team will offer teacher training, vocational training, and pastoral training.

Ecuador, May 25-June 2  This team, made up of older youth and university students, will conduct Bible clubs in local churches and communities.

Brazil, June 9-15  This team will offer Bible schools, sewing and knitting training, computer classes, construction and maintenance work, and a basketball clinic.

Congratulations to our graduating high school seniors!

Miller Allan

Wesly Barrentine

Anna Blackman

Ashley Blankenship

Lydia Brown

Allen Bush

Parker Curry

Preston Fittro

Sara Hale

Brooks Hanrahan

Drew Jackson

Wilson Jameson

Anna Kathryn Johnson

Sarah Kaiser

Reagan Keith

Kathryn Lewis

Josh Mantooth

Richard McLean

Martin Newman

Evan Owen

Ross Page

Jake Parsons

Molly Porter

Matthew Powell

Rachel Ray

Heath Reid

Caroline Ritter

Alex Sherman

Nicholas Simpson

Stephanie Simpson

Sarah Kaitlyn Smith

Catherine Belle Steeley

Barbara Thornton

Ashley Tucker

The Dawsonaires will share in a special ministry this week in churches and retirement centers in North Georgia.  Sixty-six choir members departed on Saturday for a four-day trip that includes concerts at the Baptist Manor Retirement Community in Palmetto, Georgia, the First Baptist Church of Gainesville, Georgia, and the Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville, Georgia.  The choir will also enjoy an afternoon at the Mountain Flower Fine Art Festival in Dahlonega, Georgia and a tour of Oak Hill (Martha Berry's home) and Berry College in Rome, Georgia.

Monday-Friday, June 4-8, 9:00 a.m.-Noon

KidLife Week registration has begun! Children who will be four years old by September 1, 2012, through those who have completed the sixth grade can participate.

KidLife Week is a time of Bible study, worship, crafts, recreation, snacks, and special activities.  Preschoolers will learn about "Hometown Heroes:  Loving God and Helping Others."  The theme for school-age children will be "Jump! Put Your Faith in Motion."  The preteen theme will be "Do Hard Things--Putting Faith into Action."  Praise music for all ages will be led by Jeff Hindman. Invite your friends now and plan to be a part of this exciting week at Dawson!

Registration on campus will be held every Sunday in May at the Welcome Desk in the Arendall Children's Building and in the Preschool Atrium.  Registration volunteers will be available to assist you with online registration on Sunday, May 20, from 9:20 a.m. - 9:50 a.m., although you may register online at any time.   We encourage you to register early! Online registration must be completed by May 31.  Please visit www.dawsonchurch.org to register your children or grandchildren.

W2, our worship time for 1st and 2nd graders, will not meet during the summer months. Our final W2 is this Sunday, May 20. W2 will resume when we begin our “new” Sunday School year on Sunday, August 19.

Sunday, May 20, 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m., 254 North

Come today to get answers to your questions about personal debt.  This informal session will cover how to avoid debt and how to get out of debt.  Debt does not have to be a way of life and you can manage it.  Don’t miss this chance to learn how.

May 21, 9:30 a.m., Social Hall

Rogers Redding will review Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxes. Please come for refreshments, fellowship, and an outstanding book review. Bring a friend! No reservations needed.

If you recently graduated, we would like to know!  Please e-mail your name, school, and degree earned to lcuenin@dawsonchurch.org.  We will publish it in an upcoming issue of the Together.  Please turn in this information by Sunday, May 27.

Hazael Gloria Estrada, daughter of Gabriel and Natalee Estrada, will participate with her family in dedication this Sunday during the 9:40 a.m. worship service. Hazael was born on July 5, 2011. She has two sisters, Amariah and Sophia. Her grandparents are Mr. Richard Puentez of San Bernardino, CA; Mrs. Ruth Barela of San Bernardino, CA; Mr. and Mrs. Julio Rodriguez of Highland, CA and Mr. and Mrs. Reggie Estrada of Redlands, CA. Her great-grandparent is Paul Barela of San Bernardino, CA.

Emily Ann Stuman, daughter of Eric and Katie Stuman, will participate with her family in dedication this Sunday during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Emily was born on December 13, 2011. She has one sister, Allie Jane. Her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Mark Smith of Homewood, AL and Mr. and Mrs. Burt Stuman of Springville, AL. Her great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith of Pell City, AL; Mr. and Mrs. Willard Reeves of Birmingham, AL and Mrs. Peggy Watts of Birmingham, AL.

Chuck Evans in the death of his mother, Elizabeth Evans

Herb Allen Smith in the death of his wife, Elizabeth McLendon Smith; Laura and Allen Smith in the death of Allen’s mother; and Julie and Kevin Wade and family and Karen and Jeff McAlpin and family in the death of Julie and Karen’s grandmother

Family and friends of Charles Yancey

Jane and Billy Roberson in the death of Jane’s brother

Juanita and Wayne Krupicka in the death of Wayne’s father

Holly and Joe Ingram in the death of Holly’s mother

Elizabeth Evans ~ May 5, 2012

Elizabeth McLendon Smith ~ May 4, 2012

Charles Yancey ~ May 2, 2012

Kelly and Wayne Langele on the birth of their daughter, Madelynn Paige Langele, on May 8, 2012

Jerry Lee Choate

Justin Mayfield

Ann Scott

Sunday sermons, by Dr. Gary Fenton, are available on CD in the Marketplace (located in the Foyer) immediately following the 11:00 a.m. service ($3 each). 

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