奇迹的成分

当我们谈到神迹时，我们常常会想到一种突如其来的神圣介入，这种介入绕过了人的参与。然而，福音书却始终表明，耶稣邀请普通人参与其中。对于朗尼米德基督徒团契而言，这一真理既令人鼓舞又充满挑战，因为它意味着上帝乐于透过我们带到祂面前的一切来成就祂的旨意。约翰福音6章1-13节中五饼二鱼喂饱五千人的故事提醒我们，神迹并非始于丰盛，而是始于人们将五饼二鱼放在耶稣手中的简单奉献。

任何神迹的首要要素是奉献。一个男孩愿意献上他所携带的东西，即使在巨大的需要面前，这些东西显得微不足道。在领导力和信仰中，这种奉献的态度至关重要。上帝寻找的并非丰厚的资源，而是顺服的心。罗马书12章1节劝勉我们将身体献上当作活祭，这正是对那个男孩献上午餐的生动描述。当我们献上我们所拥有的，无论多么有限，我们都是在给上帝祝福。

第二个要素是信心。门徒们本可以对这份小礼物不屑一顾，但他们还是把它带到了耶稣面前。希伯来书11章6节告诉我们，人非有信，就不能得神的喜悦；而信心往往体现在我们看到结果之前就采取行动。感恩与信心紧密相连，这就是为什么耶稣在食物倍增之前就献上感恩。祂在感恩中承认天父是供应者，即便在食物供应显现之前也是如此。

秩序是另一个容易被忽视的重要因素。耶稣吩咐众人坐在草地上，然后才分发食物。哥林多前书14章33节提醒我们，神不是混乱的神，而是和平的神。当我们的生活混乱不堪，优先事项混乱，承诺分散时，我们就更难领受神想要赐予的。使我们的生活与神的道路相符，就能创造一个环境，让神的能力自由运行。

还有擘饼。耶稣在食物倍增之前就擘开了饼。这种模式贯穿整本圣经。在士师记7章中，基甸的军队在最终胜利之前就已经损失惨重。在路加福音22章19节中，耶稣在最后的晚餐上擘饼，然后献上自己的身体，为世人的救赎而牺牲。神常常允许我们经历磨难、谦卑，或失去自以为是，为的是彰显祂的大能。哥林多后书12章9节提醒我们，祂的能力是在人的软弱上显得完全，而不是在人的自满上显得完全。

擘饼之后，门徒们开始分发食物。他们如同双手，将这神迹带给了众人。神本可以让人直接把食物送到每个人面前，但他却选择让门徒参与其中。这反映了马太福音28章19节中一个更深层的原则：耶稣差遣门徒去使万民作祂的门徒。神乐意透过那些愿意服侍、成为祂恩典管道的人来工作。在我们的教会、工作场所和家庭中，我们都蒙召成为这样的管道。

另一个至关重要的因素是坚持不懈。门徒们一直服侍，直到每个人都吃饱为止。即使感到不便或疲惫，他们也没有停止。

最后，还有管家之道。众人吃饱喝足后，耶稣吩咐门徒把剩下的食物收拾起来，结果装满了十二个篮子。一点儿也没有浪费。路加福音16章10节教导我们，在小事上忠心的，在大事上也忠心。神期望我们负责任地使用祂所赐的祝福，无论这些祝福是以金钱、机会还是属灵恩赐的形式出现。神迹不是我们疏忽的借口，而是邀请我们更深地忠心。

今天，神迹的要素与在加利利山坡上一样：预备、信心、秩序、顺服、服事、坚持和管家之道，构成了神反复使用的模式。在朗尼米德基督徒团契，我们蒙召将我们平凡的资源带到一位非凡的神面前。当我们敞开双手，满怀信心地这样做时，我们会发现祂仍然会倍增我们所献上的，仍然会满足我们内心深处的饥渴，仍然会以改变生命的方式彰显祂的荣耀。

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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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