做出改变

我们每个人都渴望自己有价值——渴望知道自己的人生能带来改变。在内心深处，我们都渴望让世界比我们遇见它时更美好一些。对于耶稣的追随者来说，这种呼召并非关乎名利，而是关乎影响力。它意味着在这个迫切需要盐和光的世界里，成为盐和光。

耶稣在马太福音5:14-16中说：“你们是世上的光……你们的光也当这样照在人前，叫他们看见你们的好行为，便将荣耀归给你们在天上的父。” 改变世界就从这里开始，从光开始。这并非世俗成功耀眼的聚光灯，而是为神而活、坚定不移的光芒。纵观圣经，我们看到神使用平凡的人带来非凡的改变。摩西曾是一个口吃的牧羊人，却被神呼召去带领一个国家。以斯帖是一位年轻女子，被安排在王宫里，“正是为了现今的机会”。那个带着五个饼和两条鱼的男孩拥有的并不多，但在耶稣手中却变得绰绰有余。共同点不在于他们的能力，而在于他们的奉献精神。上帝乐于使用甘心乐意的心来带来希望、医治和改变。

在一个痴迷于个人成就的文化中，天国的信息截然不同。它提醒我们，意义不在于地位，而在于服侍。上帝的儿子耶稣为门徒洗脚——这是最卑微仆人的工作。他为我们树立了真正伟大的榜样。要想有所作为，我们首先必须学会服侍。无论是在门口迎接客人，探望孤独的人，鼓励陷入困境的朋友，还是仅仅倾听——每一个善举都会以我们可能永远无法察觉的方式向外扩散。有时我们认为，有所作为需要宏大的举动或全球性的平台。但事实是，改变始于日常生活。它体现在持之以恒、怜悯和勇气之中。它体现在无人监督时我们如何待人，如何应对挑战，以及如何运用上帝赐予我们的恩赐。

当我们效法耶稣的榜样时，我们便开始用天国的眼光看待世界。我们总能发现祝福、修复和爱的机会。好撒玛利亚人没有对受伤的人视而不见；他停下脚步，关心他，并伸出援手。做出改变往往意味着放慢脚步，去发现眼前的需要。这意味着拒绝冷漠。在朗尼米德，我们的社区充满了可以默默做出改变的机会——在学校、工作场所、邻里和家庭中。挑战或许看似巨大，但上帝从未要求我们解决所有问题。他要求我们忠于眼前的一切。当我们顺服地行动时，即使是小小的种子也能长成参天大树。

保罗写信给加拉太人说：“我们行善，不可灰心；若不灰心，到了时候就要收成。”（加拉太书 6:9）坚持不懈蕴藏着力量。有时，我们忠心的果实需要数年才能显现，但上帝总是会嘉奖奉他名所做的一切。做出改变也意味着脱颖而出——不是为了博取关注，而是为了真理。在这个妥协似乎更容易的世界里，选择正直、诚实和怜悯意义非凡。当我们活出不同的生命时，人们会注意到。我们的生命成为活生生的见证，引领他人认识耶稣。

值得铭记的是，我们所能做出的最大改变是永恒的。喂饱饥饿的人，关爱贫困的人，支持我们的社区——这些都是爱的重要表达。但带领他人遇见基督的爱，将永远改变一切。当我们分享信仰时，我们不仅仅是在改善他人的生活；我们是在改变他们的命运。

在朗尼米德基督徒团契，我们蒙召成为那改变——在绝望中带来希望，在恐惧中带来信心，在孤独中带来爱。每一次我们聚集、服侍或祷告，都是在为上帝的作为创造空间。每一次服侍都是在信心中播下的种子。

让我们不要低估那些以大爱去做的小事的力量。一个微笑就能点亮他人的一天，一句祷告就能带来平安，一份慷慨的付出就能满足他人隐秘的需要——这些瞬间足以改变人生。耶稣说过，即使奉祂的名给人一杯凉水，也不会白白得到奖赏。

如果我们想要有所作为，首先要学会降服——将我们的时间、才能和资源交还给赐予它们的那位。这相当于说：“主啊，我在这里，请使用我。” 当我们这样做时，我们会发现，有所作为不仅仅是改变他人；它也会改变我们自己。当我们看到上帝透过我们的生命动工时，我们的信心、目标和喜乐都会得到增长。

所以今天，让我们问问自己：我可以在哪里发光？我可以鼓励谁？我可以如何服侍？

因为当我们决定有所作为时——即使是微不足道的小事——上天也会注意到。那位使五饼二鱼倍增的上帝，仍然乐意接受我们微薄的奉献，用它来喂饱众人。

“你们的光也当这样照在人前，叫他们看见你们的好行为，便将荣耀归给你们在天上的父。”——马太福音 5:16

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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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Want to connect?

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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