突破的影响

突破是那些无法制造、安排或仅靠人力就能实现的时刻之一。它如同神的介入，是神的能力介入我们的生活、家庭、教会，甚至国家的进程。当突破来临时，一切都会改变。曾经看似坚不可摧的开始转变，感觉上的拖延突然加速，看似失败的最终转化为胜利。突破不仅仅是改变；它关乎神的国度不断推进，而且常常以令人惊讶和意想不到的方式推进。

在使徒行传16章中，保罗和西拉被关在腓立比的监狱里，被锁链锁住，身上伤痕累累，还遭受了不公正的殴打。然而，到了半夜，他们开始向神祷告，唱诗赞美神。监狱的门突然打开，锁链也脱落了。那是一个突破的时刻。这不仅仅是从监狱逃脱，更是神的见证，最终使狱卒和他的全家都得救。突破总是会向外扩散，很少只影响一个人。它们散发着天堂的芬芳，触动着我们周围的人，并证实了上帝介入的真实性。

突破的影响往往始于我们内心，然后才显现于周围。对以色列来说，红海分开是戏剧性的，但真正的突破是身份的转变，从奴隶转变为被上帝大能之手拯救的子民。大卫击败歌利亚时，胜利不仅在于击中巨人的石头，还在于赋予被恐惧麻痹的以色列全军勇气。突破不仅能摧毁环境的坚固堡垒，还能摧毁思维方式的坚固堡垒，突然间，看似不可能的事情开始变得可能。

很多时候，我们多年来一直祷告，却收效甚微，然后上帝突然动工。以利亚在迦密山上祷告了七次，才有了一小片云出现。然而，当雨水降临时，它带着力量而来。突破往往伴随着毅力。它考验我们的信心，增强我们的忍耐力，并净化我们的动机。我们渴望快速得到答案，但上帝正在塑造我们，使我们成为能够在祂荣耀降临时，能够承受祂荣耀的子民。保罗在加拉太书6:9中提醒我们：“我们行善，不可丧志；若不灰心，到了时候就要收成。” 突破会在指定的时间到来，当它到来时，它会给上帝带来荣耀，并鼓励祂的子民。

突破的影响也是世代相传的。约书亚和人民渡过约旦河不仅仅是进入应许之地，更是为后代留下见证。他们从河床取下十二块石头，立起来作为纪念，以便尚未出生的孩子会问：“这些石头代表什么？” 你我经历的每一次突破，不仅仅是为了我们自己；也是为了我们的后代。当上帝在你的家庭、你的职场、你的健康或你的教会中突破时，这份见证就成为他人信心的种子。启示录12:11提醒我们，我们得胜是靠着羔羊的血和我们所见证的道。一个人生命中的突破，可以点燃无数人的希望。

然而，我们必须小心，不要将突破本身偶像化。危险在于，我们开始追逐经历，而不是那位带来突破的那一位。以色列人在旷野见证了神迹，却仍然难以信靠神。突破是神信实的路标，而非其本身的终点。突破最大的影响在于，它引导我们与祂更加亲密。监狱的门或许会打开，海水或许会分开，雨水或许会落下，但最终的宝藏是我们更完全地认识祂，祂是拯救者、供应者和救主。

如果你正处于等待的时期，不要轻视这迟延。要坚定信心，因为神是突破的主宰。在撒母耳记下5:20中，大卫击败非利士人后宣称：“耶和华在我面前击溃敌人，如同水冲去一般。” 曾为大卫开路的神，如今依然信实。你午夜的歌声或许会打开比你想象中更多的门。你坚持不懈的祷告或许会孕育出感动几代人的见证。而当这突破到来时，它将带有属天的明确印记——改变生命，激发信心，并拓展祂的国度。

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Planning your Visit

Welcome to Runnymede Christian Fellowship, an Egham Church

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, Heathrow, Slough, Ashford, 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 11:00 a.m. You can join us on Livestream or via Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or X (Twitter).

The Sunday Service is now held at 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.

Church on Sunday at Strodes College, Egham

Our Sunday service starts at 11:00 a.m. 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 being on the first Sunday of each month and an All-Age All-Nation Service on the second Sunday of each month. Our other Sunday services include Spirit-focused and teaching services.

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 (Twitter), or you can catch up and watch 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 a.m. for coffee and prayer. Our Sunday Service starts at 11:00 a.m. and typically runs for about 90 minutes, normally followed by tea and coffee.

Driving and Car Parking

Our Sunday Morning Service is now held at 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). 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.

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 more acquainted, why not join us for a Sunday lunch with some of our members? The first meal 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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If you're interested in connecting with us, whether to join our online community or attend our Sunday gatherings, please use our connect card.

Any Questions?

If you have any questions, please review our FAQ page. Here, you’ll find answers to many common questions. If you still have questions or concerns, please contact us; we’d love to hear from you.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO RCF!!

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