真正做出改变需要什么？

真正有所作为，绝非仅仅关乎能力、平台或个性，尽管它们各自都不可或缺。它更深层次地根植于我们正在成为怎样的人，以及在无人关注时我们所做的选择。当我们意识到自己的人生并非偶然，而是上帝赋予的使命，为了超越自我的目的而精心安排时，改变便开始了。圣经反复提醒我们，上帝使用平凡人成就非凡之事，并非因为他们完美无瑕，而是因为他们甘愿如此。当大卫踏入山谷面对歌利亚时，他并非因为自己最强壮，而是因为他明白自己属于谁。这种全然委身的勇气，正是每一个真正留下印记的生命的核心所在。

以我的经验来看，做出改变很少是通过惊天动地的举动。更多时候，它源于对日常小事的忠诚。耶稣常常呼召他的门徒去做一些看似简单却意义深远的顺服之举：递上一杯水，留意那些被忽视的人，或者耐心而充满怜悯地倾听。在约翰福音13章中，耶稣拿起毛巾洗门徒的脚——这一举动如此出人意料又如此谦卑，至今仍是我们对仆人式领导理解的典范。如果神的儿子都能屈膝，那么我们通往影响力的道路也理应从同样的姿态开始。

其意义之重大，却又简单而深刻：因为每个人的生命都会影响他人，无论有意还是无意。我们不断地塑造着周围的氛围——在家庭、工作场所和社区中。我们的选择要么引领人们走向希望，要么让他们远离希望。耶稣教导我们，少量的酵母就能使整团面团发酵，正如一束微光就能驱散黑暗。为神而活的生命会成为他人可以效仿的见证，即使我们永远无法看到其全部影响。做出改变至关重要，因为世界迫切需要那些以切实、始终如一且勇敢的方式彰显基督之爱的人。

信念赋予力量；怜悯赋予影响力。二者缺一不可，否则就会显得冷酷或软弱，但二者结合却能改变生命。早期教会坚守真理，同时活出非凡的恩典。使徒行传 4:13 告诉我们，人们感到惊讶并非因为门徒们学识渊博或权势显赫，而是因为他们曾与耶稣同在。耶稣的同在塑造了他们的品格，而他们的品格又塑造了他们的影响力。

另一个产生影响的关键要素是品格的缓慢塑造。箴言 27:17 对此做了精辟的阐述：“铁磨铁，磨出刃来；朋友相感，也是如此。” 我们并非独自成长为现在的自己。我们通过坦诚的对话、纠正、鼓励和挑战而塑造自身。有时，我们因身边最亲近的人而成长；有时，我们因考验耐心和韧性的境遇而成长。每一次摩擦都蕴含着磨砺我们的潜力，只要我们允许。当我们被磨砺时，我们反过来也会磨砺他人，从而创造出远超我们想象的伟大遗产。

产生影响也需要清晰的愿望。诗篇 27:4 着重强调一个渴望：“有一件事，我曾求耶和华，我仍要寻求。” 那些真正产生影响的人往往也拥有类似的专注。他们不为喧嚣所扰，也不为进展缓慢而气馁。他们选择的生活是受呼召而非便利所驱动，是因祷告而非压力而生。当我们内心深处的渴望与神的心意相契合时，我们的行动便会自然而然地造福周围的人。我们成为神智慧和盼望的管道。

最终，改变世界是一种生活方式，而非一时的成就。它意味着在退缩更容易的时候挺身而出，在怨恨看似合理的时候选择宽恕，在逆境中依然怀抱希望。它意味着每日选择效法耶稣的榜样，相信即使是微小的顺服种子，也能在神的时间里结出果实。我们或许无法看到自己忠心的全部影响，但神洞察一切，献给祂的一切都不会白费。

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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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