各样美善的恩赐和各样全备的赏赐 

 在我们许多的祷告、计划甚至敬拜背后,静静地潜藏着一个问题。它虽不常显露,却塑造了一切:上帝真的慷慨吗?不是理论上的慷慨,而是针对*你*的慷慨——就在这个季节、这个家里、这个平凡的一周里。雅各以先知般清晰的话语回答道:“各样美善的恩赐和各样全备的赏赐都是从上头来的,从众光之父那里降下来的;在他并没有改变,也没有转动的影儿”(雅各书 1:17)。
请留意这流动的方向。恩赐是“降下来”的。我们无需攀爬去赚取它们;是天国降临来赐予它们。还要留意其范围:*各样*美善的恩赐。草地上的日出;那位善意令你措手不及的朋友;那份及时到来的供应;当你阅读此文时肺里的每一次呼吸。这一切都不是偶然,全都是出于天父。

我们正经历着剧烈变动的日子。生活的节奏在改变,环境毫无预警地重组,许多人感到脚下的根基在动摇。在这样的时刻,我们本能地想要抓住某种恒久不变的东西,而雅各直接将我们的目光引向了它。众光之父不像变幻的影子那样改变。季节更替,计划变更,傍晚时分,拉尼米德(Runnymede)的影子被拉长;然而那位赐予者却从未摇摆不定。既然源头是不变的,我们的安全感就不在于恩赐本身,而在于那位赐予者。这使我们得以不再流连于当下,而是迈向未来的日子,在今天就触碰明天——因为那位掌管明天的主,早已在那里等候。

耶稣是这样说的:“你们虽然不好,尚且知道拿好东西给儿女,何况你们在天上的父,岂不更把好东西给求他的人吗?”(马太福音 7:11)。“岂不更……”让这三个字在你心中发挥作用吧。我们许多人心中都有一个印象,认为上帝不情愿施恩,仿佛非要我们费力劝说祂才肯赐福。耶稣打破了这个观念。天国并非从吝啬的天上一点一滴地渗漏下来;它是从一位以施予为乐的父那里涌流而出的。
这一切的核心在于:天国的运作基于一种交换。我们献上自己所有的;祂赐下祂所有的。一个男孩献上饼和鱼,天国便回馈一场盛宴。我们带去自己的焦虑;祂以平安作为交换。我们带着平凡的生活、时间、才干,以及周一清晨的忙碌与接送孩子上学的日常,凭信心将其献上;祂的大能便使这些奉献倍增,以此彰显祂的荣耀。

这种交换并不局限于周日。无论这一周你身在何处——是餐桌旁、教室里、病房中,还是邻居的家门口——你都带着来自天上的慷慨。每一次交谈,都可能成为他人遇见神之良善的契机。每个人都可以参与其中;圣灵的恩赐绝非仅限于讲台之上。要大胆祈求医治、智慧与供应;你并非在强求神,而只是让自己置身于恩典的瀑布之下。与此同时,感恩能训练我们的目光。不妨本周试一试:每晚列举三件当天的恩赐——一​​句暖心的话语、一顿共进的餐食、一份内心的宁静。你越是向祂献上感恩,就越能看见祂的作为。

归根结底,每一份美好的恩赐,都指向那最伟大的交换。保罗写道:“感谢神,因他有说不尽的恩赐!”(哥林多后书 9:15)。在十字架上,祂担当了我们的罪,赐予我们祂的公义;祂承接了我们的贫乏,赐予我们祂的丰盛。天父为我们舍弃了祂最珍贵的一切,而祂的心意至今未曾改变。

最后,留给你们三个问题,伴随你们度过这一周:最近你领受了什么美好的恩赐,却尚未将其归功于天父?有什么平凡的事物,是祂希望你交托在祂手中,好让其倍增的?本周,你身边有谁需要通过你,去体尝那来自天上的慷慨?
各样美善的恩赐和各样全备的赏赐,都是从祂而来的。包括你,包括这个团契,也包括今天。

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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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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
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