过一种全然顺服的生活 

在我们生命的表象之下,涌动着一股更深层的暗流,一种神圣的渴求,它无法被成功、认可,甚至宗教活动所满足。这是圣灵在我们里面的感动,它敦促我们超越对基督的仰慕,去效法祂。我们蒙召不仅仅是相信耶稣,更是要效法祂:“因为神预先所知道的人,就预先定下效法祂儿子的模样”(罗马书 8:29)。这正是救恩在时间中得以实现的本质。

挑战不在于理解降服,而在于接受降服。我们的本能是自我保护。我们与神讨价还价,献上部分顺服和有控制的牺牲。然而,基督的呼召打破了这种安排:“凡不背着自己十字架跟从我的,不能作我的门徒”(路加福音 14:27)。十字架并非象征性的装饰,它代表着终结,代表着对自我统治的彻底否定。

然而,福音并非止于死亡,而是通往生命。 “所以,我们藉着洗礼归入死,和他一同埋葬……为的是要我们也能过新的生活”(罗马书 6:4)。降服的生命并非减少,而是被基督的生命所充满,并被祂的大能所维系。

降服并非一次性的行为,而是一种持续的姿态。耶稣呼召我们每日背起自己的十字架。每一次付出、每一次不便、每一次顺服,都揭示了一个更深层次的问题:谁掌权?降服最终关乎主权,承认耶稣不仅是救主,更是君王。

爱成为决定性的动力。责任有其限度,但爱却激励我们:“原来基督的爱激励我们……”(哥林多后书 5:14)。当人心被基督吸引时,降服不再是失去,而是与我们真正的使命合一。我们是为祂而造的。

圣经始终肯定,神藉着降服的生命动工。亚伯拉罕献上以撒。摩西离开米甸。大卫拒绝过早地夺取王位。以赛亚回应说:“我在这里,请差遣我!”(以赛亚书 6:8)。这两个例子都揭示了代价高昂的顺服与神圣旨意的结合。神不会浪费那些降服于祂的生命,祂会充满、引导并倍增他们。

通常,人们抗拒降服并非出于悖逆,而是出于拖延、分心或选择性的顺服。我们可以忙于各种好事,却拒绝神所要求的那件事。那位富有的少年官忧伤地离去,并非因为他缺乏道德,而是因为他不愿放弃掌控权(马可福音 10:21-22)。悲剧不在于要求过多,而在于降服不足。

然而,恩典在此与我们相遇。降服的呼召伴随着神圣的能力:“因为你们立志行事,都是神在你们心里运行……”(腓立比书 2:13)。我们因圣灵的能力而顺服。这使得祷告至关重要,成为与神旨意持续一致的体现:“求你指教我遵行你的旨意……愿你的良善之灵引导我”(诗篇143:10)。

随着顺服的加深,其果实也逐渐显现。焦虑随着控制的放下而消散。雄心壮志得到锤炼,不再以自我为中心,而是以基督为导向。人际关系也从索取转变为付出。基督的生命开始在我们里面涌流:“你们若常在我里面……就必多结果子”(约翰福音15:5)。

这样的生命看似平凡,却意义深远。它以默默的顺服、隐秘的忠诚和不为人知的牺牲为标志。它并非扎根于环境,而是扎根于基督。它不是我们长大后会超越的东西,而是我们不断深入其中的东西。

顺服的生命就是充满基督的生命。加拉太书2:20成为现实:旧我被钉十字架,基督住在我们里面。虽然这需要付出代价,但也充满荣耀。

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Whether this is your first time visiting a church or you’ve attended another church for years, we understand that visiting a new church can be a bit overwhelming. To help make it a bit easier, we’ve done our best to answer some questions you may have, so your first experience is a little less overwhelming.

Runnymede Christian Fellowship is a church based in Egham but serving a much larger geographical area. Those who call us home come from EghamVirginia Water, Staines, Englefield Green, Egham Hythe, Pooley Green, Maidenhead, Ascot, Sunbury, 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 am. You can join us on Livestream or via Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or X.

The Sunday Venue is Coopers Hall, 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.
 

Sunday Venue at Coopers Hall, Strodes College, Strodes College Lane, Egham


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Our Sunday service starts at 11.00 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 on the first Sunday of each month and an All-Age All-Nation Service on the second. 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, or catch up with 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 for coffee and prayer.
Our Sunday Service starts at 11:00 and typically runs for about 90 minutes, normally followed by tea and coffee.
 

Driving and Car Parking

Our Sunday Venue is Coopers Hall, 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 to know us better, why not join us for 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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Our address is Virginia Lodge, Heritage Court, Egham
Virginia Lodge Ariel
13/02/2023
 
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