The staff and faculty at Emmanuel Christian Academy are devoted, mature Christians, with a love for children and God. They put Christ at the center of their lives and do not put ambition for success above God’s will for Emmanuel Christian Academy or the students.
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Tiffany Johnson Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will on all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6 |
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Mary Krabbe Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 |
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Tahnya Ramos Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29 |
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Melissa Beck But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 |
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Elisha Blickenstaff Let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially for those of the family or faith. Galatians 6:9-10 |
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Silvia Saucedo You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16 |
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AmySue Crawford “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 |
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Julie Hamilton Kindergarten Teacher The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” Romans 8:15 |
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Jessica Keener The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14 |
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Jeanne Miles Children are a gift from the Lord, they are a reward from him. Psalm 127:3 |
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Crystal Rivera Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14 |
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Tiffany Woodside Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 |
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Teddi Elder The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. Psalm 34:7 |
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Nicole Jackson Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 |
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Kristi Schreiber Be on your guard. Remain strong in the faith. Be brave. Be loving in everything you do. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 |
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Emily Ivey So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ. Ephesians 3:17-18 |
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Brenda White “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 3:23-24 |
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Polisi, Karen Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 |
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Wolf, Laurie Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21 |
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Rebecca Williford The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life – of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 |
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Nancy Fox But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 |
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Stephanie Hammer “But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14 |
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Lee Erickson Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court. Psalm 127:3-5 |
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Jennifer Illers The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 |
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Jill Kelley “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; He also is become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2 |
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Jennifer Kimbal 6th-8th Grade Teacher“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” |
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Barbara Ricketts Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised. In the city of our God, In His holy mountain. Psalm 48: 1 |
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Stephanie Grote Cortes The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26 |
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Jordan Haydon Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come. 1 Timothy 4:8 |
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Angie Gifford Music and Art Instructor But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 |
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Taylor Mendenhall Aftercare Coordinator “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
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CJ Stevens Aftercare Assistant As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 |