坚守上帝不变的承诺

锚的比喻是圣经中最有力的隐喻之一，它提醒我们，信心并非一种脆弱的感觉，而是对坚不可摧之物的坚定把握。在希伯来书6:17-19中，我们读到，上帝想要向承受应许的人显明祂旨意的不变性，就用誓言来证实——好叫我们这些投奔祂寻求庇护的人，因着祂的应许和誓言这两件不变的事，可以大大得着鼓励，紧紧抓住摆在我们面前的盼望。圣经告诉我们，这盼望是灵魂的锚——坚固稳固，在上帝面前稳固地扶持我们。

这就是基督徒盼望的根基：不是一厢情愿的乐观主义，也不是天真地否认困难，而是一种基于上帝不变属性的确信。祂不会说谎，祂不会失败，祂的旨意也不会因环境而动摇。风暴或许肆虐，波涛或许翻滚，但锚依然稳固，并非因为我们的力量，而是因为祂的信实。在这个社会、政治和经济都日益动荡的世界里，这个真理显得尤为重要。我们生活在这样一个时代，许多人随波逐流，被文化潮流所左右，或被日常生活的压力所压垮。然而，那些投靠上帝的人，却拥有某种不可动摇的力量，在水面下稳固地支撑着他们。
锚在发挥作用时是看不见的。它消失在波涛之下，却能稳固船只。同样，我们的信仰常常不被周围的世界所见，但正是那隐藏在上帝心中的信心，在万物摇曳之时，使我们的心得以稳固。希伯来书的作者告诉我们，这锚“进入幔内”，进入上帝的面前。这幔子象征着人性与神性之间的隔阂——基督死在十字架上时，这隔阂就被撕裂了。因此，我们的盼望并非仅仅寄托于一个遥远的想法，而是寄托于一位永活的真神。耶稣，我们的先驱，已经先行进入神的同在，为我们预备了那地方。当生活感到混乱，当悲伤袭来，当我们迷失方向时，我们可以提醒自己：我的锚在祂里面。

但锚固并非意味着停滞不前，而是意味着足够稳固，能够继续前行。船锚不仅是为了防止漂流，也是为了在变化的环境中保持安全。信心也是如此。当我们锚固在神的应许上时，我们就能自由地应对人生的挑战，而不必担心失去立足点。失望的风暴、诱惑的狂风和怀疑的浪潮都无法将我们从祂的爱中驱走。我们或许会感到压力，但我们不会随波逐流。盼望并非没有苦难，而是在苦难中保持稳定的保证。

对许多人来说，诱惑在于将锚定在错误的事物上——成功、人际关系、财产，甚至宗教活动。但这些锚会失效，会生锈，无法承受深渊的冲击。唯有上帝的话语和祂的应许，以及祂不变的属性所证实的，才能承载我们灵魂的全部重量。当我们安息在这真理中时，我们会发现一种难以言喻的平安。它并非建立在肉眼可见的事物上，而是建立在永恒之上。我们越信靠祂，这锚就越能扎根于祂信实的基石。
在我们自身的旅程中，值得我们自问：我们把锚放在哪里？是锚在流沙上，还是锚在基督坚固的磐石上？教会也必须锚定——不是锚在潮流上，不是锚在个人身上，而是锚在耶稣里所启示的活泼的盼望上。作为个人和群体，我们蒙召展现出来自坚定信仰的力量。正是这种内心的自信，平静而坚定，使我们能够坚定不移，并为这个飘摇不定的世界带来希望。

在兰尼米德基督徒团契，这则信息深刻地揭示了我们蒙召成为怎样的人——一群坚立于神不变应许的人。我们是这应许的继承人，受祂的誓言所约束，受邀活出那历经风雨、坚定不移的信仰。无论发生什么——不确定性、变化，甚至是苦难——我们的灵魂都能安息。因为我们的盼望不取决于环境；它根植于神永恒的旨意。锚固稳固，因为祂扶持着我们。

这就是福音的邀请：信靠那位永不改变的神，倚靠祂的话语，并活出永不动摇的信心。恒久的盼望、坚立的信心、得胜的爱——这些并非诗意的理想，而是那些坚立于祂的人活生生的现实。

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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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