Rachel and Emily

Meridian and Hannah

Team 4 CPR

Abbi with her CPR buddy
Enjoying the moment while learning new and interesting techniques

Meredith and Elisa

Our Birthday Girls

Getting beautified for the Birthday Dinner

Making homemade butter

Alex, Josee, and Elisa

Enjoying time at the park

Here we are, halfway into our sixth week! Time has quickly flown and continues to as each day passes by. God's work is most evident in the lives of these sweet young women. In fact, it would be impossible to attempt to count everything the Lord has done and continues to do in the hearts of all! It is my prayer that in the days ahead, we will continue to grow ever so close to the Lord and at the day of Graduation, we will look back at this time counting all as a blessing, and walk away without regret.

Elisa cleaning out the flower bed last Saturday during "Yard Work Day"

The incredible car wash!
Ruby and Meridian planting flowers

Lydia, Emily, Susanna, and Meredith showing off their completed banners!

Such creativity!

Annaliese, Hannah, Michelle, Christina, and Abby with their banners

The group picture with one of our beloved speakers, Stacy Smith

Rachel and Lydia

Hannah

Rachel and Hannah

Our contestants for the Spelling Bee

Cheers for our Contestants

Our Winner! Congratulations Emily

Sarah and Alex

Bethany and Emily with DMC staff
Our dear Team Leaders

The "Tater Sisters" during an EIC skit

Wow! Here we are at the halfway point of EXCEL 32. With 4 weeks behind us and graduation less than 4 weeks away we are excited about what God is doing in all of our lives. On Friday the girls successfully completed their week of Excellence in Communication with Patricia Ballmann. Although it was a busy and stressful week for many at the end it was declared a great and much enjoyed week. This week they are enjoying hearing from several different speakers. Our Directors, Mr. and Mrs. Bell will do the bulk of the teaching in the mornings. In the afternoons Mrs. Liz Barnard will be working with the girls on Banner design and creation. Wednesday evening and Thursday morning Ms Stacey Smith will be here sharing from her life message with the students. Stacey is the founder of Prison to Purpose Ministries and has such a way of connecting with young women. This week the class will also begin their music training with Miss Lauren Bell in preparation for the EXCEL Concert on March 26th. There is much to learn and cover this week and much to be excited about. Please pray with us that the Lord would continue to do a mighty work in the hearts and lives of the girls. Thank you!

Yesterday invitations for EXCEL 32's Graduation ceremony were mailed to the families. Graduation will be at 2:00pm on Friday, March 27th. We will have a Concert at 7:30pm on Thursday, March 26th for family and friends. Information was included with the invitations about possible hotel accommodations in the area. If you are interested in staying at the Dallas Ministry Center either Thursday or Friday night of the Graduation weekend please call the EXCEL Office to make your reservations. Our rooms are $50 a night which includes a Continental breakfast. All other meals are $7.50 a person. We look forward to seeing many of you soon!