Phoenix Christian Reformed Church

Kickoff Sunday 2022 Highlights -- It was great!

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the worship service, the Social Committee for the Taco Bar lunch with all the great decorations, and everyone who helped with the water fun. Happy Birthday to a special lady who is now a septuagenarian!

At Phoenix CRC we’re preparing to turn the corner to something new. What about the mechanism most responsible for stopping the spread of the coronavirus and helping people feel safer around others? Most people are thrilled with the vaccine. Others aren’t so sure. This devotional based on the Apostle Paul’s words in 1 Cor. 10:23-24 offers insights for thinking about the decision to get a Covid-19 (or any other) vaccine.
https://youtu.be/BhjWce2xqSs

Andy Weekly – May 19, 2021 – 1 Cor. 10:23-24 At Phoenix CRC we’re preparing to “turn the corner” to something new. What about the mechanism most responsible for stopping the spread of the coronavirus an...

At Phoenix CRC we’re preparing to “turn the corner” to something new. Yes, that includes our Covid-19 response policies, and that’s not the most important corner we’re preparing to turn. You’re invited to join us for prayer tonight, May 12, 7pm. We’ll praise God. We’ll also ask God to help us see around the corner. May God give us the faith to go forward together in grace. https://youtu.be/TsjH0tnEsRE (Link to an original song by Nathan Groenendyk in the comments.)

Andy Weekly – May 12, 2021 – Habakkuk 3:2 At Phoenix CRC we’re preparing to “turn the corner” to something new. Yes, that includes our Covid-19 response policies, but that’s not the most important co...

Many of us have 'Why' questions we would like to ask God. That certainly includes when a father and mother have to bury their son, just days before Mother’s Day. In this edition of Andy Weekly, we’ll consider what to do with our unanswered 'Why' questions. We also take comfort from Matthew 11:28-30 and consider how Jesus' words might help us live as Christians. https://youtu.be/0OOfHnpE-10

Andy Weekly – May 5, 2021 – Matthew 11:28-30 Many of us have “Why” questions we would like to ask God. That certainly includes when a father and mother have to bury their son, just days before Mother’s ...

Preparing God’s people for works of service so that the body of Christ may be built up is among the primary tasks for those who would lead God’s people. There are many ways to do that, but each particular church needs to focus. In this edition of Andy Weekly, we’ll consider Paul’s words from Ephesians 4:11-13 and how we might apply them at Phoenix CRC. https://youtu.be/7nQUZV33Z-I

Andy Weekly – April 28, 2021 – Ephesians 4:11-13 Preparing God’s people for works of service so that the body of Christ may be built up is among the primary tasks for those who would lead God’s people. Ther...

God continues to work in steady and powerful ways, despite the many troubling events that grab the headlines. In this episode of Andy Weekly we hear updates from children of PCRC who are students at Phoenix Christian. We’ll start with 5th-8th graders and finish with a famous blessing from Numbers 6:24-26 from 3rd grade students. Praise God for blessing these students with a foundation on the three-legged support of family, church, and school, all under God’s providence and love! https://youtu.be/rCeo5Y_T8SY

Andy Weekly – April 21, 2021 – from 5th, 7-8th, and 3rd graders at PCS God continues to work in steady and powerful ways, despite the many troubling events that often grab the headlines. In this episode of Andy Weekly we hear up...

Christians around the world celebrated Jesus’ Resurrection on Easter. How about now? Are we still living differently? In Romans 6, the Apostle Paul explains how Christians can live differently and experience eternal life NOW. This devotional from Romans 6, especially vv. 17-18, describes how our desires in this life can be changed in light of Jesus’ Resurrection. Praise God for eternal life and the possibility to experience it now as we grow in knowing God and the One God sent!
https://youtu.be/Rjs0e61lGjg

Andy Weekly – April 14, 2021 – Romans 6:17-18 Christians around the world celebrated Jesus’ Resurrection on Easter. How about now? Are we still living differently? In Romans 6, the Apostle Paul explains ...

The week after Easter can feel anticlimactic but Jesus’ reign remains undiminished. Consider how sharing in Jesus’ death and resurrection has changed your life. This devotional based on Romans 6:11 presents another way to live differently in light of Jesus’ resurrection. Praise God for eternal life and the power to show yourself dead to sin but alive to God right now! https://youtu.be/xnaXuSuNJqU

Andy Weekly – April 7, 2021 – Romans 6:11 The week after Easter can feel anticlimactic but Jesus’ reign remains undiminished. Consider how sharing in Jesus’ death and resurrection has changed your li...

It’s Passion Week – the last week of the Christian season of Lent 2021. Lent is a season for Christians to die to self and to live for Christ. How can Christians celebrate Jesus’ death on the cross? In this devotional based on Romans 6:13-14, we will consider how we share in Jesus’ death on the cross and how it can help us live differently now. God bless you with power to show yourself dead to sin but alive to God in Jesus Christ!
https://youtu.be/jtiTuzAXndY

Andy Weekly – March 31, 2021 – Romans 6:13-14 It’s Passion Week – the last week of the Christian season of Lent 2021. Lent is a season for Christians to die to self and to live for Christ. How can Christ...

We’re in the fifth week of the Christian season of Lent 2021. March 17 is also St. Patrick’s Day. While the American version of St. Patrick’s Day might not be explicitly Christian, St. Patrick certainly was. In this devotional based on John 15:15, we will consider what St. Patrick might be able to teach Christians today about becoming a friend of Jesus. For more on the history of St. Patrick and Celtic evangelism, be sure to read "The Celtic Way of Evangelism" by George Hunter. God bless you and help you live as a friend of Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit! https://youtu.be/MAHSxN5yuCg

Andy Weekly – March 17, 2021 – John 15:15 We’re in the fifth week of the Christian season of Lent 2021. March 17 is also St. Patrick’s Day. While the American version of St. Patrick’s Day might not b...

Psalm 65 provides numerous reasons to praise God. God hears the prayer of those who seek Him. He forgives the sin of those who confess in faith. God performs awesome deeds of righteousness. The focus in this episode of Andy Weekly is the second half of Psalm 65 and God’s care for the land he created. The scenery is God’s awesome and ongoing work in Saguaro National Park, AZ. https://youtu.be/6kO7JR-HX0w

Andy Weekly - March 10, 2021 - Psalm 65 Psalm 65 provides numerous reasons to praise God. God hears the prayer of those seek the Lord. God forgives the sin of those who confess in faith. God perfor...

We’re in the third week of the Christian season of Lent 2021. The six-plus weeks of Lent are a season for a special focus on dying to self and living in Christ. In this episode of Andy Weekly, we explore how denying our “self” makes room for the fruit of the Spirit in our behavior as we crucify our sinful nature with its passions and desires. What a way to living into our new life in Christ! God bless you as you seek him in community with others on the journey of knowing Christ and becoming like him! https://youtu.be/KAcIrYeHlww

Andy Weekly - March 3, 2021 - Galatians 5:22-26 It's the third week of Lent 2021. The six+ weeks of Lent are a season for a special focus on dying to self and living in Christ. In this episode of Andy Week...

Lent 2021 began on February 17. The six-plus weeks of Lent are a season for a special focus on God, specifically dying to self and living in Christ. In this episode of Andy Weekly, we explore the Apostle Paul’s reasons for denying his “self” and living into his new life in Christ. May each of us come to know Christ and the power of his resurrection, both in this life AND the next. God bless you as you seek him in community with others on the journey of knowing Christ and becoming like him! https://youtu.be/GLIYuHbKUfE

Andy Weekly, February 24, 2021 -- Phil. 3:7-11 Lent 2021 began on February 17. The six+ weeks of Lent are a season for a special focus on God, specifically, dying to self and living in Christ. In this epi...

Lent 2021 began on February 17. The six+ weeks of Lent are a season for a special focus on God, or a return to the Lord if we’ve wandered. Returning to the Lord is one implication of Lent that Pastor Andy discusses in this episode of Andy Weekly. He also explores Paul’s words in 1 Timothy 4:7-8 and its expectation for Christian living, especially in Lent. https://youtu.be/roMyEX9FuuM

Andy Weekly - February 17, 2021 - 1 Timothy 4:7-8 Lent 2021 began on February 17. The six+ weeks of Lent are a season for a special focus on God, or a return to the Lord if we’ve wandered. Returning to the L...

In this episode of Andy Weekly, Pastor Andy explores a potential positive outcome from isolation. Matthew 4:1-2 describes that the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. What if being led into isolation wasn’t to put Jesus in the weakest possible position before Satan, starving and alone in the wild? Jesus sought out times of isolation and developed great strength in those seasons. If Christians are called to follow Jesus, could we find strength in times of isolation too? God bless you and enjoy your week trusting in God’s love and presence in our lives! https://youtu.be/yGuCbUfZA1I

Andy Weekly - February 10, 2021 - Matthew 4:1-2 In this episode of Andy Weekly, Pastor Andy explores a potential positive outcome from isolation. Matthew 4:1-2 describes that the Holy Spirit led Jesus into...

In this episode of Andy Weekly, Pastor Andy shares highlights from a recent Phoenix Christian School PreK-8 Grandparent’s and Pastor’s Day with help from students. Andy also shares from Ephesians 6:21-22 with a focus on how a very minor biblical figure can inspire people today. Regardless of how minor we think we are, we all share the image of God. God has given each of us numerous gifts. God bless you and enjoy your week! https://youtu.be/2EqVgxZN_ww

Andy Weekly - February 3, 2021 - Ephesians 6:21-22 In this episode of Andy Weekly, Pastor Andy shares highlights from a recent Phoenix Christian School PreK-8 Grandparent’s/Pastor’s Day with help from student...

In this episode of Andy Weekly, Pastor Andy uses the first of five “Controversy Dialogues” starting in Mark 2 to get the listener's attention. He also uses Mark 2:1-12 to remind you how important it is to have faithful friends and TO BE one. May God, who moves hearts, continue to move our hearts and help us respond to God as a local church with a mission to accomplish! https://youtu.be/tAKaIYtZloQ (Link to the Google form in comments.)

Andy Weekly - January 28, 2021 - Mark 2:1-12 In this episode of Andy Weekly, Pastor Andy uses the first of five “Controversy Dialogues” starting in Mark 2 to get the listeners attention. He also uses Ma...

In light of our new council members, Pastor Andy interviews our incoming elder Isaac. Isaac introduces himself and shares about how God has worked in his life and continues to do so. It’s an encouraging interview and good insight into one of your elders. https://youtu.be/gwnDYWUE_tY

Andy Weekly - January 13, 2021 - Interview with Isaac In this episode of Andy Weekly, Pastor Andy interviews Isaac, the newest elder at Phoenix CRC. Isaac introduces himself and shares about how God has worked i...

In this episode of Andy Weekly, Pastor Andy applies the historical context from Ezra 1:1-5 to current reality. Pastor Andy also offers a report to the congregation from the recent council meeting. May the God who “moves hearts” continue to move our hearts and help us respond to God as a local church with a mission to accomplish!
https://youtu.be/BGUz1CzmJB0

Andy Weekly - January 21, 2021 - Ezra 1:1-5 In this episode of Andy Weekly, Pastor Andy applies the historical context from Ezra 1:1-5 to current reality. Pastor Andy also offers a report to the congre...