September 2023 Newsletter 

Dear Women's Auxiliary Board,

University Hill has been a busy place for the past four weeks! It was great to see many of you (over 310) who attended and supported the Yellow Ribbon Luncheon on September 6! It was such a special time looking back at what the Lord has done, is doing, and will continue to do through Dr. and Mrs. Wright as they celebrate their 7-year anniversary as President and First Lady of DBU. Miss Olivia Mitchell, DBU senior and 2-time NCAA Women's Golf Champion, spoke about why she chose to attend Dallas Baptist University.  (There's a great photo of Olivia and her DBU coach, Kenny Trapp, below.)  Many thanks to committee chair, Candy Dowd, and new students chair, Leigh Gettman-Allen, for providing leadership and welcoming everyone last week.  The fun and laughter we had still makes me smile.

It was a beautiful day, and we hope you will all come back and bring your friends to the DBU Women's Auxiliary Board fall events. Scroll through to see highlights from the luncheon, as well as dates and details for all of the ways to be involved at DBU this coming season! 

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Welcome to the new ladies who are joining us this year in praying, serving, and giving to DBU!  What an amazing group of 33 women!

If you have a friend who would like to join the DBU Women’s Auxiliary Board, please email me at leslie@dbu.edu.  I would love to talk to them more about our organization! 

Mrs. Amberly Allen
Mrs. Jenny Allison
Mrs. Kaitlyn Avance
Mrs. Mindy Barrett
Mrs. Kelli Boyd
Mrs. Kay Bradley
Mrs. Brenda Brown
Mrs. Cyndi Brown
Mrs. Hillary Brown
Mrs. Elizabeth Caperton
Mrs. Carrie Comstock
Mrs. Sarah Crouch
Mrs. Linda Dean
Mrs. Elaine Dodson
Mrs. Angela Duwe
Mrs. Tricia Fecht
Mrs. Norry Jensen
Mrs. Lindy French
Mrs. Mayra Fuentes
Dr. Debbye Garner
Mrs. Stephanie Goble
Ms. Meghan Hunter
Dr. Julie Hyman
Mrs. Janna Kim
Mrs. Susan Lawson
Mrs. Marilyn Mansfield
Mrs. Aly Morgan
Mrs. Starling Oliver
Ms. Judy Pollock
Ms. Barbara Porter
Ms. Abi Provence
Mrs. Janet Starks
Mrs. Stephanie Terry
Mrs. Christina Wheeler

FLOW - Free Lunch On Wednesdays
Wednesday, September 27
12:00 PM -1:00 PM

The Women's Auxiliary Board provides lunch and serves each semester at the Baptist Student Ministry FLOW for DBU students.  This lunch coincides with DBU Mission's Week so there will be an emphasis on international students. We provide food from many cultures including Hispanic and Asian cuisine, just to name a few. Our first opportunity to serve at FLOW is next week. Thank you to all of the women who have eagerly volunteered to help with this service opportunity.

If you would like to serve or give to help with this lunch, email leslie@dbu.edu. 

DBU Leadership Gala
Monday, November 6
Chantilly Ballroom, Hilton Anatole Hotel 
7:00 PM 

Since 1898, DBU has produced servant leaders whose hearts desire is to transform the world and strengthen their communities. To that end, DBU seeks to honor those whose lives reflect the values that the University holds dear. The annual DBU Leadership Gala seeks to honor individuals who use their God-given talents and abilities to excel in their chosen field of work and whose lives are testimonies of achievements in free enterprise and service to the community through the Russell H. Perry Free Enterprise Award and the Tom Landry Leadership Award. 

The 2023 Russell H. Perry Free Enterprise Award will be presented to Jim and Sally Nation, and the 2023 Tom Landry Leadership Award will be presented to Bob Lilly.

Ladies - We need your help in supporting scholarships through the DBU Leadership Gala!  It is a practical way to impact future Christian leaders and their families - a scholarship is a ministry that provides education!  Please consider sponsoring a table!  To purchase a table to support scholarships for worthy DBU students, click this link: www.dbu.edu/leadershipgala. 

DBU Homecoming
Saturday, November 18

Save the date for our 2023 DBU Homecoming! Find the schedule for Saturday, November 18 below. We hope to see you on University Hill!

Select College Receptions – 1:00 p.m.

Homecoming Parade – 3:00 p.m.

Patriot Rally & Tailgate – 3:30 p.m.

Homecoming Basketball Game – 6:00 p.m.

Bonfire Bash – Following the game

To find more about Homecoming, visit this link: www.dbu.edu/homecoming

Lessons and Carols
Sunday, November 26
Park Cities Baptist Church
6:00 PM 
 

You are invited to join the DBU College of Fine Arts as they present Lessons and Carols.  This will be a time of worship as we celebrate the coming of baby Jesus to ring in the Christmas season.  This wonderful program will be held at Park Cities Baptist Church. This event is free of charge with no need to RSVP.  You can find all of the details on the graphic above.

If you have any further questions, please contact the College of Fine Arts at finearts@dbu.edu or
(214) 333-5316.

DBU College of Fine Arts Christmas Festival
Saturday, December 2
Patty and Bo Pilgrim Chapel
2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
 

As seen above, you have yet another wonderful opportunity to support the arts as the DBU College of Fine Arts would like to extend an invitation to their Christmas Festival here on campus. This annual Christmas program is full of joy and celebration all while showcasing the talent of our College of Fine Arts students. To purchase tickets, visit www.dbumusic.com. There will also be tickets available for purchase upon entrance to this event or you may call the Fine Arts office to purchase. I hope you are able to attend!

If you have any further questions, please contact the College of Fine Arts at finearts@dbu.edu or
(214) 333-5316.

Ruth Awards Christmas Luncheon
Wednesday, December 6
Hillcrest Great Hall, John G. Mahler Student Center
11:30 AM-1:00 PM

Our Ruth Awards Luncheon honors women who exemplify commitment to God, family, and others like Ruth from the Bible. This annual Christmas tradition is always a favorite of our members as we hear the testimonies of ladies who love the Lord and support DBU wholeheartedly. Invitations will be mailed out at the end of October. Make your reservations early as this event sells out quickly. 

DBU All-University Prayer Requests

Fall Break Trips, October 2 - 6, 2023: Please pray for our three Fall Break trips. There will be an academic trip to London led by Dr. David Cook, Dr. Cicely Jefferson, Dr. Jodi Grimes, and H. Rick Jordan. Dr. Ross O'Brien is leading a group to study the business of coffee in Hawaii. There is also a mission trip to Dominican Republic led by Shelby Weatherly.

Please pray for safe travels for each of these groups. Please also pray that these trips will foster a love for learning and help develop a deeper love for the Lord in each of our students.

Admissions: On October 9, Admissions is hosting a Patriot Preview. We will have hundreds of guests on campus to see first-hand the significance of a Christian education at DBU. Pray that the Lord will give clarity to these potential students and their parents as they consider God's plan for their future.  

Athletics: DBU student-athletes are very busy in October.  Please pray for their safety and for the Lord to give them opportunities to display Christian sportsmanship as they compete to the best of their abilities. The following teams will be competing and traveling throughout the nation: Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, Men’s and Women’s Golf, Bass Fishing, Bowling, and Hockey.

DBU Baseball will be traveling to the Dominican Republic September 30 – October 5 as part of the Global Sports Initiative. They will be partnering with DBU graduates Jeff and Audrea Medina in their ministry in Santo Domingo. Please pray for our DBU Baseball as they spread the Gospel in the Dominican Republic

College of Christian Faith: Please pray for the Ministry Guidance Luncheon on October 27. Pray that God prepares our faculty to have encouraging conversations with the nearly 300 undergraduates who feel called to Christian ministry. Also pray for God to move in students’ hearts at this luncheon. 

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.

Women's Auxiliary Board Scholarship Recipient  - Mollie Henderson

Thanks to the generosity of so many of you wonderful women, we are able to award scholarships to many students in need.  This fall, Mollie-Nan Henderson was one of the students who received a $3,000 gift from the Women's Auxiliary Board Scholarship Fund.  You can read more about Mollie's beautiful story below:

"Hello, I'm Mollie-Nan Henderson, a 20-year-old sophomore from Hillsboro, Texas. I am proud to be a first-generation Christian and college student, with a passion for education, volleyball, and serving my community. I come from a tight-knit, low-income family of seven, where I am the youngest of five children. As an infant, I was fostered alongside my half-brother, but it only strengthened my resolve to succeed. Growing up, I witnessed firsthand the importance of hard work and perseverance due to my family struggling day to day.

I am currently pursuing my dream of becoming a 4th-8th grade English Language Arts and
Reading teacher and a volleyball coach. My college journey at Dallas Baptist University
has been both rewarding and challenging, and I am determined to break down barriers for future generations in my family."

Your generosity has eternal impacts, and I am forever thankful for each of your hearts to serve our students through giving.  Stay tuned next month to meet another scholarship recipient! 

Women's Auxiliary Board Merchandise

We currently have hats, purse straps, t-shirts, and more for sale.
*Purse strap - price reduction, now $35!   We also have several selections of cute LinnyCo. earrings in DBU colors, and navy Columbia fleeces.  Shipping is free! To order, click here.  

Please pray for our DBU students to gain wisdom and knowledge as they study this fall. Pray for our leadership to be clearly directed by the Lord. Pray that God will provide funding for DBU for all its needs to provide quality higher education!

Please do not hesitate to reach out if I can be of any help to you. Thankful for each of you!

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