成为奇迹时代的活石

有时，世界仿佛在摇晃，确定性消融，熟悉的秩序也变得不再可靠。我们正生活在这样一个时代。全球动荡、经济压力、快速变化以及对意义的强烈渴望交织在一起，造就了许多人眼中所谓的“奇迹时代”。这并非仅仅因为我们渴望奇迹，而是因为唯有神的介入才能真正解决问题。在这样的时刻，圣经呼召我们不要退缩，而是要认清自己的身份，并找到自己的人生方向。

彼得写道：“你们也像活石，被建造成为灵宫”（彼得前书 2:5）。这是一个令人震撼的意象。石头通常是冰冷、静止、毫无生气的，但彼得强调，在基督里，它们是活的、积极的、有目的的。一块活石由建造者塑造、安置并固定。它无法选择自己的位置或功能，但它却为整体的坚固和美丽贡献力量。在充满奇迹的时代，上帝主要寻找的并非杰出的人物，而是那些忠心耿耿、明白自己在祂所建造之物中位置的人。

成为一块活石始于顺服。石头并非凭空产生；它们是被开采或挑选出来的，以便恰好契合它们的位置。这往往并非易事。上帝常常利用压力、失望和不确定性来磨砺我们的品格，使我们的心与祂的旨意相符。正如雅各所提醒我们的，信心的考验会生出忍耐，使我们成长成熟，最终完全（雅各书 1:2-4）。在许多人焦虑或迷茫的时代，一个品格健全、内心稳定的信徒会成为他人的依靠和避难所。

充满奇迹的时代也需要可见的信心。活石并非隐藏于地下；它们是可见建筑的一部分。耶稣自己也说过，建在山上的城是无法隐藏的（马太福音 5:14）。教会从来都不是一个抽象的概念或一个周日的活动，而是在社区中一个鲜活的、有生命力的存在。当怜悯取代冷漠，当正直坚定地反对妥协，当希望毫无保留地表达出来，属灵的家园便成为触手可及的现实。人们或许起初无法理解我们的神学，但当他们看到我们始终如一地活出神学时，便能认出其中的真诚。

一块孤立的石头脆弱不堪，毫无力量。力量源于彼此连接。保罗提醒我们，我们是同一个身体的肢体，彼此相连（罗马书 12:5）。在这个崇尚独立和个人表达的时代，圣经中关于归属的呼召似乎与世俗格格不入。然而，上帝却藉着合一释放祂的大能。当信徒们一同祷告、一同服事、彼此担当重担时，上帝便有空间以非凡的方式动工。许多人渴望神迹，却忽略了团契，但圣经反复强调二者之间的联系。

成为活石也意味着接受我们祭司的呼召。彼得进一步描述了圣洁的祭司职分，藉着耶稣基督献上蒙神悦纳的属灵祭物（彼得前书 2:5）。这说明敬拜超越了诗歌，延伸到每日的顺服之中。我们的工作、人际关系、决定和态度都成为献祭。保罗也强调这一点，他劝勉信徒将身体献上，当作活祭，是圣洁的，是神所喜悦的（罗马书 12:1）。在充满挑战的时刻，默默的忠信往往比轰轰烈烈的举动更有分量。神喜悦那些默默无闻的顺服。

这份呼召既包含责任，也包含特权。活石的存在并非为了彰显自身，而是为了神的荣耀和他人的祝福。当我们让自己的生命与神的旨意相契合时，平凡的时刻便成为圣地。意想不到的对话会自然而然地展开，善行的影响会远超想象，试炼中的坚忍胜过任何讲道。如此，神便藉着那些忠于自己位置的人行神迹。

我们必须记住，活石是建立在活的房角石之上的。耶稣自己就是这根基，祂是蒙拣选、宝贵的，凡信靠祂的，必不至羞愧（彼得前书 2:6）。当大地摇撼，最重要的是我们所立足的根基。我们的信心并非建立在有利的环境或人为的解决方案上，而是建立在基督永不改变的本性上。正如《希伯来书》所提醒我们的，耶稣基督昨日、今日、一直到永远，是一样的（希伯来书 13:8）。奇迹般的时代需要的不是非凡的基督徒，而是脚踏实地的基督徒。

在未来的日子里，邀请清晰可见。上帝正在建造永恒的基业，祂呼召我们每个人都在其中找到自己的位置。不是追求显赫的地位，而是甘愿顺服；不是追逐奇迹，而是活出信心。当活石与房角石对齐，彼此相连时，上帝的同在便清晰可辨。在这个渴望希望的世界里，这或许就是最大的奇迹。

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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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