May 2025 News

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A Call to Engage: Let Love Be Our Witness - Dave Food	Pentecost and Assemblies of God - Dave Food
In a world hungry for hope, longing for connection, and searching for truth, the Church is called to shine. Not just through words, but through action. Not just through attendance, but through engagement. Jesus said, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:35). They should know we are Christians—by our love. That love looks like showing up, serving faithfully, praying deeply, and welcoming others warmly. It means being part of something bigger than ourselves: a community where grace flows, healing begins, and lives are transformed. Now is the time to step in, to step up, and to be the Church—not just on Sundays, but in every space we occupy. Whether it’s greeting at the door, helping with children’s ministry, joining a prayer group, supporting outreach, or simply offering a listening ear, your presence matters. Your love makes a difference. Let’s be known not just by our songs, sermons, or services, but by our love in action. Choose to join us in this Mission, find a place to plug in, a place to serve, a place to give and a place to pray at RCF.	This Pentecost Sunday, we joyfully celebrate 100 years of the Assemblies of God—a century of Spirit-filled ministry, global mission, and unwavering dedication to proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. From humble beginnings to a worldwide fellowship, the AoG has been a movement empowered by the Holy Spirit, rooted in Pentecost, and committed to reaching the lost, discipling believers, and serving communities. On this historic day, we give thanks for the pioneers who walked in faith, for the generations who have carried the flame, and for the global family of believers continuing the mission today. We reflect on God's faithfulness, celebrate His power still at work, and look ahead with expectation for what He will do in the next century. Let us honour this moment by lifting our voices in praise, seeking a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and rededicating ourselves to be Christ’s witnesses to the ends of the earth. “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,” says the Lord Almighty. (Zechariah 4:6) Happy Centennial, Assemblies of God! May Pentecost fire continue to burn brightly in every generation.

Sunday School - Julie Stevenson	Love Egham - Mission with St John's - Dave Food
Even though there may not be children attending church for Sunday school to happen, each week, behind the scenes, I prep for Sunday school online, as I do have a few children who cannot attend weekly and have done this since March 2020. Last week, we started a new Sunday School resource called " The Biggest Story" Story Book, written by Kevin DeYoung. It has 104 stories covering the Pentateuch to Revelation. It has lovely colourful pictures and easy words to help the children understand God's word in a new way. Each week we have a story, then do an activity sheet reflecting on the story that we learnt about, including a memory verse to remember to help us.	As a church, we are called not to settle, but to step forward in faith. At the beginning of June 2025, we are doing a joint Love Egham Mission with St John's. All the details can be found on the Love Egham page on the RCF Website. Thursday, 29th at 7:30 we start with Prayer and Pizza at Virginia Lodge Sunday, 1st 6 pm Joint evening Service at St John's with Debbie from Child Action Lanka Tuesday, 3rd 7 pm Student Games night at Easter Centre, St John's Church Wednesday, 4th 7:30 pm Ladies Evening (Spice up your Life) at Easter Centre, St John's Church Thursday, 5th 7:30 pm Mens BBQ in the Church Yard at St John's Church Friday, 6th 8:00 pm Night of Prayer for Child Action Lanka and Egham at RCF, Virginia Lodge Saturday, 7th 7:00 pm Sri Lankan evening with Food at the Easter Centre, St John's Church Sunday, 8th 11:00 am Pentecost Celebration Service at RCF, Strodes College, Egham Sunday, 8th After Church Picnic and Fun til 3:30 on the fields at Strodes College Saturday, 14th Magna Carta Day Celebrations in the High Street in Egham, come and join us. Please do put the events in your diaries, invite a friend and lets Love Egham

Ladies Half Day Conference - Leticia Hermoso	Admin (Behind the scenes) - Julie Stevenson
On the 10th of May, a gathering of 25 women from around 10 different nationalities came together for a powerful and enriching half-day event titled "A Half Day with Val Byrd." The day was marked by deep fellowship, engaging discussions, and a meaningful time of ministry. The event featured two thought-provoking sessions centred on the lives of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, offering attendees an opportunity to reflect on biblical teachings and their personal faith journeys. Through Val Byrn's insightful guidance, participants explored themes of service, devotion, and God's transformative power. Beyond the inspiring discussions, the event was filled with laughter, joy, and connection. A warm atmosphere of fellowship was fostered over delicious food, with fresh pastries for breakfast and a variety of sandwiches for lunch. The shared meals became a space for conversation, bonding, and encouragement among attendees. The day concluded with a powerful ministry time, where women experienced heartfelt prayer, spiritual renewal, and personal reflection. From start to finish, A Half Day with Val Byrd was a meaningful experience, leaving participants uplifted, inspired, and deeply connected.	As well as being a Sunday School teacher, I also work for the church part-time each week, doing various jobs that most people probably never realise what happens behind the scenes to make church happen each week. As soon as the church service finishes. Rob the (Treasurer) and myself will go and count the offering, then most Mondays i will be taking this to the bank. I also record who was at church and who was not, and reach out to the ones who were . I also pay all the invoices and do the accounts each month, as well as making sure everything in the refreshment boxes or things needed for church service are there, and if any problems arise, I deal with those too. I respond to daily emails. I also manage our support staff and manage Virginia Lodge, check when the stationery is running low and re-order items.

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Planning your Visit

Why not plan a visit to try us out?

Whether this is your first time visiting a church or you’ve attended another church for years, we understand that visiting a new church can be a bit overwhelming. To help make it a bit easier, we’ve done our best to answer some questions you may have, so your first experience is a little less overwhelming.

Runnymede Christian Fellowship is a church based in Egham but serving a much larger geographical area. Those who call us home come from Egham, Virginia Water, Staines, Englefield Green, Egham Hythe, Pooley Green, Maidenhead, Ascot, Camberley, Sunbury, Heathrow, Slough, Ashford, Sunninghill, Sunningdale, Thorpe, Windsor, Woking and beyond.

Our church is a community of believers who gather regularly to share life and demonstrate God's love. We do this by encouraging and serving each other and the community. We believe in the power of prayer and are always happy to pray for you.

Church - What to expect

Our Sunday service is available to stream online at 11 am. You can join us on Livestream or via Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or X.

The Sunday Venue is Coopers Hall, Strodes College, Strodes College Lane in Egham, open to all, so if you would like to join us, please feel free to do so. If you have any questions, please call us on 01784 637010.

We run a physical Sunday School most weeks. If you would like your children to receive a weekly Sunday School teaching pack that you can do from home, please email us at admin@e-runnymede.co.uk so that we can send you the materials.

Sunday Venue at Coopers Hall, Strodes College, Strodes College Lane, Egham

Our Sunday service starts at 11.00 and typically lasts about 90 minutes.

We begin each service with lively worship, featuring songs from around the world, followed by inspiring, Bible-based teaching. All our sermons are recorded and are available as a podcast after the service.

We have a monthly cycle of Sunday services, with our Communion Service on the first Sunday of each month and an All-Age All-Nation Service on the second. Our other Sunday services include a Lingering (spirit-filled) and Teaching service.

We have consciously adopted being a blended church, that is, both online and face-to-face. You are welcome to join us on Livestream or via Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, or X, or catch up with the recordings later.

Joining us in person

Visiting a new and unfamiliar church for the first time can be intimidating, but we want to ensure you feel welcome and enjoy your time with us. A friendly face will be waiting to meet you at the entrance and welcome you.

Doors open at 10:30 for coffee and prayer.
Our Sunday Service starts at 11:00 and typically runs for about 90 minutes, normally followed by tea and coffee.

Driving and Car Parking

Our Sunday Venue is Coopers Hall, Strodes College, Strodes College Lane, Egham, TW20 9DR, which has ample parking.
Click on the link for directions to RCF.

We have plenty of parking spaces right outside the building. Spaces are reserved near the entrance for anyone with mobility issues (those with a blue badge). We also have step free access to the hall. Please let us know if you need to use one of these spaces, have any special needs, or require any assistance.

The car parking area is a public area, so please ensure that your children are under your control and that, for their safety, they do not run around in the car park.

Public Transport

Our Sunday Meetings are in Coopers Hall, Strodes College, Strodes College Lane, Egham, TW20 9DR.
It's just off Egham High Street, so if you have found Esquires, then you are nearly there.

We are very close to bus stops in Church Street with buses to Slough, Windsor, Staines, Heathrow, Sunbury and beyond.
Our Sunday venue is less than a 5-minute walk from Egham Railway Station.

Visiting with children?

Everyone is welcome at RCF. We encourage everyone, regardless of age, to join the service. We offer Sunday School, which begins after worship and runs concurrently with the sermon for 30 to 40 minutes, serving children aged 4 to 12. On the second Sunday of each month, we have a shorter All-Aged All Nations Service, where the children stay for the worship and the sermon.

After Church

We chat over coffee and biscuits after church on the first, third, fourth and fifth Sundays. If you want to get to know us better, why not join us for Sunday lunch with some of our members? The first meal for students is on us (Voucher provided). Please contact us and let us know. We would love to share a meal and get to know you better!

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We look forward to welcoming you to RCF

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Our admin address and Mid-week venue is Virginia Lodge, Heritage Court, Egham