Yadkin Pilgrimage: The Bible in a Year

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text.  Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club Do I pray about the money I spend? Do I get to bed on time and get up on time? Do I disobey God in anything? Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text Where have you focused on the wrong thing? What steps can you take towards God? What steps can you take in community?

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text.  Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club How do I spend my spare time? Am I proud? Do I thank God that I am not as other people, especially as the Pharisees who despised the publican? Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text What do you do in your life to put yourself in a place to listen to the Holy Spirit What anxieties or insecurities do you have that keep you from the transforming power of Jesus Christ?  What do you think being made perfect in love would look like in your life?

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club When did I last speak to someone else about my faith? Do I pray about the money I spend? Do I get to bed on time and get up on time? Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club What do you want to ask God for?  Has a storm happened in your life that has emboldened you in your faith?  What storms can you help others through?

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club Did the Bible live in me today? Do I give it time to speak to me everyday? Am I enjoying prayer? Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club How does the world seem small today? What do you believe can be different?  Where do you need God to laugh at the boundaries of your imagination?

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club Do I disobey God in anything? Did the Bible live in me today? Do I give it time to speak to me everyday? Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text What have you been taught about the doctrines of scripture inerrancy or infallibility? How is that different from what is suggested in the sermon and that the proclamation that “the Word of God” is Christ?  How can you read scripture in community?  How is your private scripture reading?

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club Do I grumble or complain constantly? Is Christ real to me? Reflection Questions from the Sermon Is there anywhere in your faith where you have been standing still?  What steps in faith can you take today to walk more closely with God? What does it mean to you that Christ has given you freedom to walk with him?

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. This week we are going into the arcives and centering our time around a sermon from March 2023 that was preached by the Rev. Donald Jenkins on Ezekiel and the valley of dry bones. Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club Am I defeated in any part of my life? Am I jealous, impure, critical, irritable, touchy, or distrustful? How do I spend my spare time? Reflection Questions from the Sermon Where do you need God’s help today?  What are you waiting on right now?  How are you praying about what you are waiting on? 

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. This week we are going into the archives all the way back to Holy Week of 2023 and centering our time around the Maundy Thursday sermon preached by missionary Deaconess Joy Prim. Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club Am I proud? Do I thank God that I am not as other people, especially as the Pharisees who despised the publican? Is there anyone whom I fear, dislike, disown, criticize, hold a resentment toward or disregard? If so, what am I doing about it? Reflection Questions from the Sermon What voices do you need to listen to more carefully?  How can we make sure we are listening to a diversity of voices?  Where can you work for justice and spread God’s love in our community? 

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. On June 4th Pastor Jonathan preached from Genesis 1-2:4 Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club Do I get to bed on time and get up on time? Do I disobey God in anything? Do I insist upon doing something about which my conscience is uneasy? Reflection Questions from the Sermon What is a time that you experienced “Awe & Wonder?”

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. On May 28th the Rev. Jonathan Gaylord preached from Acts chapter 2. Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club Am I enjoying prayer? When did I last speak to someone else about my faith? Do I pray about the money I spend? Reflection Questions from the Sermon How is your identity tied up in the Holy Spirit?  How are you living into a life of discipleship?  What little pentecost do you need today? 

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. On May 21st, Rev. Jonathan Gaylord preached from John 17:1-11. Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club Am I self-conscious, self-pitying, or self-justifying? Did the Bible live in me today? Do I give it time to speak to me everyday? Reflection Questions from the Sermon Where can you point to God in the world?  What mess in your life or our world is distracting you from our call as the Church?  How are you praying about the storms of life? 

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. On May 14th we centered our worship on John 14:15-21. Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club Do I  pass on to another what was told to me in confidence? Can I be trusted? Am I a slave to dress, friends, work, or habits? Reflection Questions from the Sermon Where have you seen Jesus?  Where can you follow Jesus more closely?

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text.

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. On April 30th we answered the question "What does the Holy Spirit do?" with our preacher Rev. Jonathan Gaylord Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club Do I thank God that I am not as other people, especially as the Pharisees who despised the publican? Is there anyone whom I fear, dislike, disown, criticize, hold a resentment toward or disregard? If so, what am I doing about it? Do I grumble or complain constantly? Reflection Questions from the Sermon How am I listening for the call of the Holy Spirit?  Where is the Holy Spirit trying to get my attention?  What does it mean to me that the Holy Spirit is the embodiment of God’s love and unity. 

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. On Ash Wednesday 2023 our preacher was the Rev. Jonathan Gaylord and he preached from the 2 Corinthians.  Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club Am I jealous, impure, critical, irritable, touchy, or distrustful? How do I spend my spare time? Am I proud? Reflection Questions from the Sermon What broken relationships do you have in your life?  Where do you need Forgiveness? Where do you need to offer forgiveness?

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. On Ash Wednesday 2023 our preacher was the Rev. Jonathan Gaylord and he preached from the 2 Corinthians.  Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club Do I disobey God in anything? Do I insist upon doing something about which my conscience is uneasy? Am I defeated in any part of my life? Reflection Questions from the Sermon Is your heart hardened to suffering?  What is one way you can resist evil, injustice, and oppression in our community and your life? 

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. On Easter Sunday our preacher was the Rev. Jonathan Gaylord, from John 20:1-18 Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club When did I last speak to someone else about my faith? Do I pray about the money I spend? Do I get to bed on time and get up on time? Reflection Questions from the Sermon How has God spoken your name to you?  What helps you to recognize the presence of God surrounding you?  How can you proclaim “I have seen the Lord”

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. On Ash Wednesday 2023 our preacher was the Rev. Jonathan Gaylord and he preached from the 2 Corinthians.  Join the Yadkin Examen Facebook group to be part of a community that prays together: https://www.facebook.com/groups/674735756822720/ Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club Did the Bible live in me today? Do I give it time to speak to me everyday? Am I enjoying prayer? Reflection Questions from the Sermon What do you long for?

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. On March 19th our preacher was the Rev. Jonathan Gaylord and he preached from the Ephesians 5:8-14. In March we are doing an Online Fund Drive to support our Online Ministries, like the Yadkin Examen and Yadkin Lectio. Any gift you give helps to show the impact that digital ministry is making on our community and world and helps us to continue  and expand our online offerings. When you make a donation you will automatically receive a gift as a token of our appreciation!⁠ Contribute Here!⁠ For a donation of $25 you will receive a Church Sticker Pack For a donation of $100 we will send you the $25 gift + T-Shirt as a thank you! For  a donation of you'll receive the $100 Gift + Choose a Hymn for an  upcoming worship service + a 2022 United Women in Faith Cookbook For a gift of $500 we will send you the $250 Gift + Cardboard cutout of John Wesley For a gift of $1000 you'll receive the $500 gift pack and Pastor Jonathan will cook you dinner. If you give $100 or above we will reach out to you to get your T-Shirt sizes. Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club Can I be trusted? Am I a slave to dress, friends, work, or habits? Am I self-conscious, self-pitying, or self-justifying? Reflection Questions from the Sermon What part of your life are you keeping the shadows?  Is there a part of your faith where you need to be awakened?  What would your life look like if you were to reflect the light of Christ all of the time? 

This episode of the Examen uses a clip from our Ash Wednesday Service. The excerpt from our worship on March 19th will hit the Yadkin Examen feed on Monday, March 27th and the excerpt from March 26th worship will show up in June 2023 while Jonathan is on vacation. You are always invited to join us on YouTube for worship every Sunday at 10am, just search Yadkinville UMC on YouTube. Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. On Ash Wednesday 2023 our preacher was the Rev. Jonathan Gaylord and he preached from the 2 Corinthians.  In March we are doing an Online Fund Drive to support our Online Ministries, like the Yadkin Examen and Yadkin Lectio. Any gift you give helps to show the impact that digital ministry is making on our community and world and helps us to continue  and expand our online offerings. When you make a donation you will automatically receive a gift as a token of our appreciation! Contribute Here! For a donation of $25 you will receive a Church Sticker Pack For a donation of $100 we will send you the $25 gift + T-Shirt as a thank you! For  a donation of you'll receive the $100 Gift + Choose a Hymn for an  upcoming worship service + a 2022 United Women in Faith Cookbook For a gift of $500 we will send you the $250 Gift + Cardboard cutout of John Wesley For a gift of $1000 you'll receive the $500 gift pack and Pastor Jonathan will cook you dinner. If you give $100 or above we will reach out to you to get your T-Shirt sizes. Contribute Here! Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club Am I consciously or unconsciously creating the impression that I am better than I really am? In other words, am I a hypocrite? Am I honest in all my acts and words, or do I exaggerate? Do I  pass on to another what was told to me in confidence? Reflection Questions from the Sermon What do you think of when you think of Ashes?  What are the “Spiritual Ashes” on your heart?  Where do you need the Holy Spirit to help you?