September 2022 Newsletter

Dear Friend,

University Hill has been a busy place ever since classes began! Thank you to all of you who attended and supported the Yellow Ribbon Luncheon on September 7! 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 6-year anniversary as President and First Lady of DBU. 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 fun events and ways to be involved at DBU this coming season!

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 fall:

DBU All-University Prayer Requests

DBU Basketball Mission Trip to Spain, Coaches and 13 players from DBU Basketball are currently on a mission trip in Dénia, Spain. The first half of the day they are volunteering at Colegio Alfa y Omega, where they are speaking to students about heroes of the faith. In the evenings they are playing games with different Spanish basketball club teams. They ask that we pray that God would prepare their hearts as they build relationships and that the people they meet would be ready to hear the Good News.

Student Success, From Kelly Morris, Director of Academic Advising: "Please pray for students who have academic struggles to be open to the resources DBU provides to aid in student success. Pray for our faculty and staff who will be serving as AIM (Academics in Motion) mentors as they guide students in practical strategies related to time management, test taking, note taking, and critical thinking."

Family Weekend, From Terri Brown, Director of Parent Services: “Please be in prayer for the Student Affairs Division as we host Family Weekend on September 16 - 17. Family Weekend is an annual tradition at DBU where our staff, faculty, students and their family members are invited to the beautiful DBU campus for two days of fun-filled family activities! Please join us in praying that each guest will sense God’s presence on University Hill and the love that abounds within the DBU Family!”

DBU Chapel, Pray for DBU Chapel Worship each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00 a.m. as they lead our students in worship through music. Pray also that the Holy Spirit would give the Chapel speakers powerful words. Pray for the students who come to Chapel who have never heard about Jesus.

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 member's and their loved ones. Please let us know how we can pray for you by following this link: Prayer Request Form

Volunteer on Wednesday, September 21, 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM at the International FLOW Luncheon. We need hostesses to serve as greeters and food servers. Email katy@dbu.edu if you would like to serve that day.
Serve hot chocolate and cookies while DBU students construct their Homecoming floats! This event will be Wednesday, November 16 during the evening. Email katy@dbu.edu to express interest in serving.

DBU continues to add new housing for our students. New residences for students are needed as our traditional student body continues to grow. Please consider a gift to help us create housing for students. To contribute, go to www.dbu.edu/give. Choose "Other" and fill in "Student Housing." You may also send a check in the mail to Dallas Baptist University, 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75211.
Scholarships are always a great way to support DBU. Students are transformed personally from receiving a Christ-centered higher education at DBU but need a little 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.

FLOW - Free Lunch On Wednesdays
Wednesday, September 21
12:00-1:00 pm

The Women's Auxiliary Board provides lunch and serves twice per year at Baptist Student Ministry FLOW day for DBU students with an emphasis on international students.

DBU Homecoming Week
Monday, November 14 to Saturday, November 19

Save the date for our 2022 DBU Homecoming Week! More information on activities, events, and times, will be confirmed as we move closer to the date! We hope to see you on University Hill!

DBU Leadership Gala
Monday, November 21
7:00 pm
Chantilly Ballroom, Hilton Anatole Hotel

Since its inception in 1988, 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.

Please consider joining us through a sponsorship in order to provide scholarship funds for DBU students.

For more information or to purchase a table, follow this link: DBU Leadership Gala | Dallas Baptist University

Ruth Awards Christmas Luncheon
Wednesday, December 7
11:30-1:00 pm
Hillcrest Great Hall, John G. Mahler Student Center

Our Ruth Awards Luncheon honors women in the community who exemplify the character traits of Ruth from the Bible. This annual Christmas tradition is always a favorite of our members as we hear the Christian testimonies of ladies who love the Lord and support DBU wholeheartedly.

Graduating International Reception
Thursday, December 15
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Sadler Hall, Patty and Bo Pilgrim Chapel

The Women's Auxiliary Board hosts two semi-annual receptions, in May and December, for graduating international students and their families.

I am looking forward to these exciting events for the 2022-2023 year. Please let me know if I can be of help to you and yours. Thankful for each of you!

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