ECA ANNUAL THEME
Each year, Emmanuel Christian Academy selects an annual theme, seeking to identify a biblical concept that would have substantial breadth and depth for a year-long focus.
This year’s 2026-2027 Theme: ABIDE
A DEEPER DIVE IN ABIDE:
ABIDE calls students to an active, daily relationship with Jesus rooted in John 15. Rather than striving through performance, students are challenged to remain connected to Christ, allowing Him to shape their identity, habits, and decisions.
Through anchoring life in Christ, building intentional spiritual routines, inviting God into real-life moments, demonstrating visible spiritual fruit, and encouraging others, students learn that lasting growth, character, and purpose flow from abiding in Jesus together as a community.
A.B.I.D.E.
A — Anchor Your Life in Christ. When life feels unstable—academics, friendships, identity—Jesus is our anchor. Students are encouraged to root their identity in Christ rather than performance or approval.
B — Build Daily Routines. Spiritual growth does not happen accidentally. Students are challenged to build consistent habits of prayer, Scripture reading, and reflection, even when motivation is low.
I — Invite God Into Real Life. Abiding is not limited to chapel or Bible class. Students are called to invite God into stress, anxiety, temptation, relationships, and decision-making—choosing dependence over self-reliance.
D — Demonstrate Fruit. Faith becomes visible through action. When students abide in Christ, fruit appears in their lives: love, integrity, perseverance, humility, and self-control (Galatians 5:22–23).
E — Encourage and Influence Others. Abiding is both personal and communal. Students are encouraged to use their influence to build others up, stand for truth, and positively shape the school culture through Christlike examples.
Throughout the 2026-2027 school year, Mr. James will be sharing Abide Notes with ECA students as a regular word of encouragement rooted in our annual theme, ABIDE.
These messages are intended to help students keep their hearts and minds anchored in Christ, build daily habits of faith, and remember that lasting growth flows from remaining connected to Him.
Families are invited to read, revisit, and reflect on these notes as we grow together as an Emmanuel Family.
