October 2022 Newsletter

Dear Friend,

Happy October! The month of September was filled with wonderful events that allowed me to see many of you on campus! Thank you to all of those who joined us for FLOW (Free Lunch on Wednesdays) as we served lunch to the international student body at DBU! We also had a sweet time of fellowship at the Yellow Ribbon Luncheon as we celebrated Dr. and Mrs. Wright's 6th year as President and First Lady at DBU! We are grateful for their leadership and looking forward to the days ahead!

We are so very grateful for the impact you are making in the lives of DBU students because of your continued generosity. It was a joy to see the tangible impact that our Women’s Auxiliary Board members have as they interacted with DBU students whom they pray for, serve with and give graciously to as they pursue their education! Thank you for your faithful support and friendship.

Keep scrolling to see highlights from this past month, as well as dates and details for upcoming events this fall with DBU!

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, Update from Connor Smith, Director of Athletics: “Yesterday started with more ministry with different age groups at Alfa y Omega. Then we made our way to Alicante, Spain, a beautiful drive up the southeast coast of Spain. There we played our first competitive exhibition game of the week against Lucentum Alicante Basketball Club, a semi-professional basketball team. A full team effort on both ends of the floor produced a victory for the Patriots and a final score of 85-62. It has been special to see the impact the guys are having here at Alfa y Omega, but even more special to see the impact this trip is having on some of the guys.”

Baptist Student Ministry, From Eric Bean, Director of BSM: "Our students are handing out snacks at Oregon State University, conducting spiritual surveys, and setting up gospel appointments with students. They are serving alongside OSU leaders of Northwest Collegiate Ministries. We have visited five different small groups on campus. I am proud of how well they are doing. Please pray for boldness and for divine appointments with students. We hope to share the gospel and connect OSU students to NCM before we return.”

DBU Homecoming, November 14-19: Pray for our new Alumni Director, Matt Duce, as he leads the planning for this full week of activities. Pray for great weather for the entire weekend as many of our events are outside. Pray for safety as the DBU Family travels to University Hill. Pray that everyone on University Hill will make meaningful connections with their classmates and friends.

Academics: In October, academic demands increase for students as more tests, papers, and projects are due. Some students are facing consequences of poor study habits from earlier in the semester. Pray that students will manage their time maturely and will have the drive to do their best. Pray that struggling students will take steps to access the academic support DBU provides.

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

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.
Blanket and Coat Drive. Let's clean out our closets and provide new and gently used coats and blankets for students in need. Particularly when students move from other countries to come to college, they cannot fit a bulky coat or blanket in their luggage. These items will be essential in the coming winter. Stash a Bible verse or prayer in the pocket, and bless DBU students with the warmth of a coat or blanket this season. Bring your donations any time you are on campus for Homecoming, the Ruth Awards Luncheon, or just stop by. Our office is in the Pilgrim Chapel, Suite 202!

The DBU Women’s Auxiliary Board and the International Office are very appreciative of all the houseware donations that many of our members gave! This past week, the International Office hosted an International Giveaway Day that allowed international students to choose items they needed for their apartments. To say thank you, the international office created a video highlighting the impact these donations made on the students. Visit the link below to hear from these international students! Thank you for donating these items that made the International Giveaway Day possible! Link to video: https://youtu.be/hGj5xBwZZSI
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.

Serve Hot Chocolate and Cookies
Wednesday, November 16
7:00-9:00 pm

Join in on the DBU Homecoming fun as we serve hot chocolate and cookies while DBU students construct their Homecoming floats! This event will be come and go on Wednesday, November 16 from 7:00-9:00. More information coming soon! Email katy@dbu.edu to express interest in serving.

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 tree remarkable 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.

Such exciting times to be had on University Hill! I hope to see you all here. Please let me know if I can be of help to you and yours. Grateful for each of you!

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