For we walk by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:7
Together at Dawson
Together in Worship
Sunday, May 18, 2025
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge concludes the sermon series Jonah with a message entitled The Pouting Prophet from Jonah 4.
Worship Services
8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. - Hispanic Service, Chapel
Life Groups
| 8:30 a.m. | Adults, Preschool, Hearts & Hands | |
| 9:45 a.m. | Adults, Students, Kids, Preschool, Hearts & Hands | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Adults, College, Preschool, Adult Special Education |
Sunday, May 18, 2025
This Sunday, Dr. David Eldridge concludes the sermon series Jonah with a message entitled The Pouting Prophet from Jonah 4.
Worship Services
8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. - Hispanic Service, Chapel
Life Groups
| 8:30 a.m. | Adults, Preschool, Hearts & Hands | |
| 9:45 a.m. | Adults, Students, Kids, Preschool, Hearts & Hands | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Adults, College, Preschool, Adult Special Education |
What's Happening
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SENIORS!
Pictured: Blake Asmus, Ethan Asmus, Mary Paten Bean, Reese Beckner, Mary Martin Booker, Margo Brandrup, Michael Burns, Caleb Cartee, Selah Coleman, Stuart Compere, Emerson Cook, Maddie Crawford, Matthew Daibes, Mercer Grey Ellis, Ella Feazell, Ellie Frazier, Drew Giardina, Ann Royal Goodson, Nealee Griffith, Trey Griffith, Graham Gwaltney, Caroline Harrison, Mack Hartin, Lilly Helms, Ben Henderson, HollyCate Howerton, Georgia Hunter, Kate Hurst, Chase Kaiser, Philip Kaiser, Bailey Kopecky, Tyler Lindsay, Ella Mayfield, Azarea McCaslin, Mary Kenyon Nall, Mary Kate Nesmith, Elizabeth Oswald, Ally Patock, Owen Robbins, Claire Robinett, Luke Shows, Amelia Slaughter, Campbell Sparks, Tate Sparks, Cole Stafford, Mary Stewart, Wynn Stoffregen, Jacob Stuckey, Chloe Taylor, Brooks Towry, Jackson Treadwell, Talan Turner, and Mathis Waldvogel
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SENIORS!
Pictured: Blake Asmus, Ethan Asmus, Mary Paten Bean, Reese Beckner, Mary Martin Booker, Margo Brandrup, Michael Burns, Caleb Cartee, Selah Coleman, Stuart Compere, Emerson Cook, Maddie Crawford, Matthew Daibes, Mercer Grey Ellis, Ella Feazell, Ellie Frazier, Drew Giardina, Ann Royal Goodson, Nealee Griffith, Trey Griffith, Graham Gwaltney, Caroline Harrison, Mack Hartin, Lilly Helms, Ben Henderson, HollyCate Howerton, Georgia Hunter, Kate Hurst, Chase Kaiser, Philip Kaiser, Bailey Kopecky, Tyler Lindsay, Ella Mayfield, Azarea McCaslin, Mary Kenyon Nall, Mary Kate Nesmith, Elizabeth Oswald, Ally Patock, Owen Robbins, Claire Robinett, Luke Shows, Amelia Slaughter, Campbell Sparks, Tate Sparks, Cole Stafford, Mary Stewart, Wynn Stoffregen, Jacob Stuckey, Chloe Taylor, Brooks Towry, Jackson Treadwell, Talan Turner, and Mathis Waldvogel
May Memory Verse
Together in Giving & Serving
Dawson Welcomes New Children's Ministry Associate
We are excited to welcome Caroline Seeling as our new Children’s Ministry Associate. Caroline is no stranger to Dawson. She served two years as a BETA intern while attending Samford University. She recently graduated with a degree in Christian Ministry and will begin her studies for a Master of Divinity this fall. She has been actively involved in our College Ministry and has done a great job as an intern in our Children’s Ministry. Caroline’s start date for this position is May 19, 2025. We are thrilled to have Caroline join our staff full-time and look forward to seeing how God will use her to minister to our children and families.
Contact: Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org
We're on the move!
Sunday, June 8, 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m., FRC
Beginning June 8, our worship services will be held in the Family Recreation Center (FRC) at our normal service times. While construction takes place, moving around campus will be different and will require our patience as we learn new routines. The “We’re On The Move” handout is available around campus and contains a map and details that you will want to know before June 8. The same information is available at dawsonchurch.org/OnTheMove. With everyone working together, this will prove to be another unifying time for our Family of Faith.
Contact: Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Missions
New Opportunities To Serve During Our Sanctuary renovation
On Sunday, June 8, we will worship together for the first time in the Family Recreation Center while our Sanctuary is being renovated. As we make this transition to our interim worship space, several new volunteer positions are now available and more will be added in the future. If you are willing to give of your time weekly, monthly, or on an as-needed basis, please visit dawsonchurch.org/serve and complete the form to sign up. For more information or to ask questions about these opportunities to serve, please contact Kyle Bailey.
Contact: Kyle Bailey at kbailey@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Bible Study
SUMMER WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays, June 10–July 22, 6:00 p.m., 257 North
This summer, join Dawson women on Tuesday evenings for a study on the life of Gideon. Becky Vaughn will be leading this 7-week Priscilla Shirer study. Women of all ages are welcome. Register at dawsonchurch.org/studies. Please contact Lainee Stidham for more information or with questions.
Contact: Lainee Stidham at lstidham@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Ministries
Senior Sunday 2025
Sunday, May 18
On Sunday, May 18, Dawson’s Student Ministry will honor our 2025 high school seniors in all three worship services with a special in-person commissioning time at the end of the 8:30 a.m. service. Please pray for our students as they begin this new chapter in life.
Contact: Bryan Howard at bhoward@dawsonchurch.org
KidLife Registration Closes May 23
KidLife, Dawson’s version of VBS, will be held on campus June 2–5. Our theme this year is “Treasure Hunt.” Registration is now open, so please register today! We will also need hundreds of volunteers to join this grand adventure to help preschoolers and children discover the greatest treasure—God’s son, Jesus! Adults and students can learn more about KidLife and sign up to serve at dawsonchurch.org/kidlife.
Contact: Brooke Gibson at bgibson@dawsonchurch.org
Summer Auxano
Tuesdays, Beginning June 10, 6:30 p.m., Chapel
The in-between years (18–29) are typically marked by transition, connection, and growth. Our weekly worship service for college students and young adults, AUXANO, exists to help you walk through the transition and to facilitate connection and growth. Dinner will be served during the summer starting at 6:30 with the service beginning at 7:30. We gather together every week to worship God through song, prayer, and the Word. Our Summer Auxano dates are: June 10, June 17, June 24, July 15, July 22, and July 29.
Contact: Avery Flynt at aflynt@dawsonchurch.org
Dawson's Sanctuary Pews
As we prepare to renovate our Sanctuary, some church members have inquired about getting one of the old pews. If you would like to have one of these pews, please visit dawsonchurch.org/pews for more information and to sign up for pew “pick up.” Pews available on a first come basis.
Contact: Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org
Holland and Belgium Springtime River Cruise: Seats Still Available
We invite you to join your Dawson friends and family for a river cruise that highlights the blooming Dutch tulip fields, April 14–22, 2026. Relax and savor springtime as you make your way along seemingly endless fields of vibrant flowers and iconic windmills. There are still a few seats available. For information, contact Doug & Sandra Arendall at dsarendall@icloud.com.
Contact: Brad Gowing at bgowing@dawsonchurch.org
Together in Prayer
In Love and Sympathy
Gem Beaty in the death of her husband, Dan Beaty; Miriam and Keith Vinson and Suzanne and Lance Bonovitch in the death of Miriam and Suzanne’s father; Ashley and Patrick Bonovitch in the death of Patrick’s grandfather.
Diane Beck in the death of her mother, Edith Beck.
Karon and Birch Bowdre in the death of Birch’s brother.
In Loving Memory
Edith Beck – May 4, 2025
Dan Beaty – May 7, 2025
Congratulations
Emma and Kendrick Fry on the birth of their daughter, Tallulah Francis Fry,
on May 8, 2025.
Welcome to Dawson
Jonathan & Emily Wade
Together This Week
Sunday, May 18
| 8:30 a.m. | Worship in the Sanctuary & Online |
| 8:30 a.m. | Life Groups |
| 9:45 a.m. | Worship in the Sanctuary & Online |
| 9:45 a.m. | Senior Breakfast/Fellowship Hall |
| 9:45 a.m. | Life Groups |
| 11:00 a.m. | Worship in the Sanctuary & Online |
| 11:00 a.m. | Life Groups |
| 11:00 a.m. | Hispanic Congregation Worship/Chapel |
| 4:00 p.m. | Chapel Ensemble/Choir Room |
| 5:00 p.m. | Chapel Choir Rehearsal/Choir Room |
| 5:00 p.m. | Middle School Choir Rehearsal/354 North |
Monday, May 19
| No Evening Activities |
Tuesday, May 20
| 7:00 a.m. | Go Love Tell Prayer Meeting/Online |
| 9:30 a.m. | Handmade/254 North |
| 10:30 a.m. | Sara Finley Life Group/100 West |
Wednesday, May 21
| 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Choir/Choir Room |
Thursday, May 22
| No Evening Activities |
Friday, May 23
| Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra Mission Tour/Costa Rica |
Watch us live at live.dawsonchurch.org, or watch us each week on CBS 42 on Sundays (one week delayed) at 10:00 a.m.