April 2023 Newsletter

Dear Women's Auxiliary Board,

It was such a joy to spend time with those who were able to attend the 2023 Bluebonnet Luncheon. On behalf of Dallas Baptist University, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support. Your commitment to praying for DBU, generous giving, and serving in various capacities has been a true blessing to our university and its mission.

Your prayers have been a source of strength and encouragement for our students, faculty and staff. I am so grateful for your steadfast intercession on our behalf, lifting DBU up in prayer, during both challenging times and moments of celebration.

Your financial support has also been instrumental in furthering the mission of DBU. We are constantly striving to provide the best possible educational experience for our students, and your support makes this possible. Due to your generous gifts, we are able to fund scholarships and assist students as they seek to become Christian servant leaders, scholars and global thinkers that Christ is calling them to be.

Additionally, I am appreciative of the time and efforts that you have dedicated to serving DBU through the Women's Auxiliary Board. Being a part of luncheon committees, serving our students at FLOW, and supporting various DBU programs has made a significant impact in the lives of our students. Your dedication to building a great Christian university that is pleasing to God is evident through your prayers, service, and generous giving.

I am so grateful to have you as a partner in ministry as we continue to educate and empower the next generation of leaders for the Kingdom.

Keep scrolling and mark your calendars!

This year we want each of you to consider how you can pray, serve, and give supporting DBU through the Women's Auxiliary Board. Here are some practical ways to become involved this spring:

DBU All-University Prayer Requests

From Jason Williams, Director of Admissions: "Pray for students who have made, or are making, decisions of where to attend college. Help them to see the distinctive difference at DBU and to have a desire to be in that environment. Pray that our communication attempts will be successful in reaching prospective students and that the Lord will use those connections to draw students to DBU. Finally, help us to know exactly how we can serve each student we encounter."

DBU Students - This month, students are working on major assignments like book reviews, exams, projects, presentations, and research papers. Pray that they can find the help they need for academic success. Pray that God will give them the ability to be organized, eat well, and get enough sleep.

Campbell Fearing Update - Campbell Fearing is a Junior at DBU who was diagnosed with leukemia last November. Campbell Fearing had a bone marrow transplant on Monday, April 3. Campbell reports that it went well, and he believes God acted on everyone’s prayers. Please continue to pray for Campbell's health, his family and wisdom for Campbell's doctors in the days ahead.

DBU Women's Auxiliary Board Member Prayer Requests

For the 2022-2023 year, the DBU Women's Auxiliary Board Staff, Chaplain Patty Lovvorn, and our Executive Committee are committing to pray for the needs of our members and their loved ones. Please let us know how we can pray for you by following this link: Prayer Request Form

FLOW (Free Lunch on Wednesdays) - Mark your calendars! On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 12:00-1:00 PM, the Women's Auxiliary Board is privileged to serve lunch to DBU students in partnership with the Baptist Student Ministry. Please email leslie@dbu.edu, if you would like to give funds to cover the food for their lunch (approximately $1,500) or join us as we spend time with and serve our DBU students!

Scholarships are always a great way to support DBU. Students are transformed personally by receiving a Christ-centered higher education at DBU but need help financially. To contribute, go to www.dbu.edu/give. Choose "Student Scholarships." You may also send a check in the mail to Dallas Baptist University, 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75211.

Spring 2023 Scholarship Recipients - Due to your generosity, the Women's Auxiliary Board was able to give four, $3,000 scholarships to students in need for the Spring 2023 semester. Receiving these scholarships has allowed the recipients to continue to pursue their education without worrying about finances.

Over the next few months, we will be highlighting each of the four recipients of the Women's Auxiliary Board Scholarships. Read below about Elise Larson, a DBU freshman from Midlothian, Texas!

Elise Larson - My name is Elise Larson and I'm from Midlothian, Texas. I'm the only Piano Performance major at DBU! It's so much fun, and I have loved every second. After I graduate, I want to teach piano lessons, play for church, and write music for beginner pianists. I am grateful to be able to pursue what I love at DBU. Because of this scholarship I am able to focus on studying without the financial burden. Thank you to the Women's Auxiliary Board for this gift.

Upcoming Home Baseball Games of Interest

DBU vs. Baylor University - Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 6:30 PM
DBU vs. The University of Oklahoma - Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 6:30 PM

Join us at Horner Ballpark this Spring to cheer on our DBU Patriot Baseball team! For the 2023 DBU Baseball schedule, follow this link: 2023 Baseball Schedule

FLOW - Free Lunch on Wednesdays!
Wednesday, April 12
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

The Women's Auxiliary Board provides and serves lunch twice per year at the Baptist Student Ministry FLOW (Free Lunch On Wednesdays) Day for DBU students with an emphasis on international students. Please email leslie@dbu.edu if you are interested in giving funds to cover the food for this lunch (approximately $1,500) or in serving!

33rd Annual Norvell Slater Hymn Sing
Friday, April 21
Concert and Hymn Sing - 1:30 pm

Join us for the 33rd Annual Hymn Sing at Dallas Baptist University! We will sing some of your favorite hymns in our beautiful Pilgrim Chapel on University Hill. Bring your friends, family, or an entire church group. We would love to host you or a group on Friday, April 21!

Please email kelseyg@dbu.edu or call 214-333-5168 if you have any questions.

Back to the Ballpark - Alumni Night!
Friday, April 21
6:30 PM

Mark your calendars for our annual Alumni Night at the Ballpark on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. Bring your family, friends, and fellow DBU alumni to Horner Ballpark to watch the DBU Baseball team take on Louisiana Tech!

For more details, follow this link: Back to the Ballpark

Membership Tea
Tuesday, May 16
2:00-4:00 PM
DBU President's Home

This annual gathering provides opportunities to introduce friends to DBU and join the organization for the 2023-2024 academic year. This year, the Women's Auxiliary Board Membership Tea will be held at the DBU President's home on Tuesday, May 16! There will be Bus Tours of the Campus which will include Horner Ballpark, Pilgrim Chapel, Dean Learning Center, Ford Village, and Nation Hall!

DBU Giving Day
Wednesday, May 3

We are excited to announce DBU Giving Day will be on Wednesday, May 3! Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising event that allows you to make a direct impact on the areas of Dallas Baptist University that matter most to you.

At DBU, our mission is to provide Christ-centered higher education to students from all walks of life, equipping them to become servant leaders in their communities and beyond. We believe that a Christ-centered education is a transformative tool for building leaders for the Kingdom. We are committed to ensuring that every student who steps on University Hill has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.

Would you partner with us this Giving Day as we seek to develop Christ-centered servant leaders? Your gift, no matter the size, will make a difference. Your gift will help us continue in our mission of providing high-quality, Christ-centered education that prepares students to become leaders who transform the world.

Click here to give early!

Save the Dates! We have already started planning for the 2023-2024 calendar year and we want you to be a part!

Please let me know if I can be of any help to you and yours. I am grateful for you!

Mrs. Leslie Moulton
Executive Director of the Women's Auxiliary Board
Dallas Baptist University