信仰与圣言 

整本圣经中贯穿着一个静谧的真理,一旦你领悟,便无法忽视。信心与神的话语密不可分。它们并非两个偶尔相遇的独立事物,而是紧密交织,缺一不可。保罗在《罗马书》10章17节中明确指出:“信道是从听道来的,听道是从基督的话来的。”请注意其中的顺序:神的话语在前,信心随后而来。

这对我们RCF的每一个人都至关重要,因为我们常常本末倒置。我们试图凭空召唤信心,竭力挣扎,希望只要足够坚定地相信,就能有所改变。然而,信心并非可以凭空产生,而是一种回应。当神的话语临到我们心中时,信心便油然而生。信心并非凭空捏造,而是如同我们接受神本身一样,自然而然地涌现出来。

想想神是如何创造世界的。祂开口说话。 “要有光”,就有了光(创世记 1:3)。神的话语发出,现实便应验了。这同样的创造力从未减弱。当神向你的处境、你的恐惧、你的疲惫说话时,祂的话语仍然拥有化腐朽为神奇的权柄。问题在于我们是否在聆听。

而这正是它与我们个人息息相关之处。神的话语并非仅仅是需要束之高阁的信息。《希伯来书》的作者告诉我们,它是“活泼的,是有功效的,比一切两刃的剑更锋利”(希伯来书 4:12)。它在我们里面动工。它揭露我们想要隐藏的真相。它医治我们以为无法修复的伤痛。当其他一切都无法满足我们时,它滋养我们。耶稣提醒试探者,也提醒我们:“人活着,不是单靠食物,乃是靠神口里所出的一切话”(马太福音 4:4)。

所以,如果感到信心不足,答案很少是更加努力。答案是回到神的话语中去。打开圣经,慢慢地读,让神的话语充满你,进入你的生命。信心靠着神的应许不断滋养而茁壮成长;当我们使它缺乏那赋予它生命的源泉时,它就会枯萎凋零。

在我的信仰历程中,我无数次目睹过这种情况的发生。有时,祷告如同对着天花板说话,敬拜空洞无物,我甚至怀疑神是否已经沉默。但几乎每一次,问题都不在于神停止说话,而在于我停止了聆听。我远离了神的话语。当我重新回到神的话语面前,哪怕是缓慢的、有时甚至是勉强的,信心也开始重新焕发活力。这并非因为我变得更加了不起,而是因为神的话语一如既往地发挥着作用。

这也是为什么我们必须以敬畏和顺服的心来持守神的话语。雅各书警告我们,不要单单听道,自欺欺人,总要行道(雅各书 1:22)。只听而不行的信心,根本算不上真正的信心。圣言旨在从我们的耳朵进入我们的心,最终落到我们的手中。它旨在改变我们爱邻舍的方式、我们如何饶恕、如何奉献,以及我们如何度过每个星期天之外的平凡日子。

朋友们,创造宇宙万物的神仍在说话。祂透过圣经、透过圣灵、透过聚集的教会说话。我们所要做的,就是亲近祂,聆听祂的话语,让所听到的在祂的心中扎根。信心不是我们刻意营造的感觉,而是一种果实,只要神的话语被接纳,它就会生长。

所以,本周我想鼓励你们:为神的话语腾出空间,抽出时间,关掉喧嚣,带着打开的圣经和敞开的心,相信当你聆听时,信心就会到来。过去如此,将来也必如此。“可见信道是从听道来的,听道是从基督的话来的。”

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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


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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 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 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 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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Our address is Virginia Lodge, Heritage Court, Egham
Virginia Lodge Ariel
13/02/2023
 
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