为丰收做准备 

每一位园丁都熟悉那个时刻:种子播入土中,与真正称得上“收获”的果实破土而出之间,存在着一段间隔。在这段间隔里,蕴藏着信心;在这段间隔里,上帝成就了祂最美好的作为;也正是在这段间隔里,我们大多数人容易动摇,想要放弃,忍不住把种子挖出来查看,或者转而种植更容易打理的作物。为丰收做准备,其实并不在于收获本身,而在于我们在等待、除草和浇灌的过程中所做的一切——尽管那时还看不到任何成果。

《创世记》告诉我们,只要大地尚存,播种与收获的循环就不会停止。这是一项应许,而非仅仅是一项建议。上帝将播种与收割的节奏融入了受造界,也将同样的节奏融入了我们的属灵生命之中。你无法跳过播种的季节,直接进入欢庆收获的时刻。任何人的每一次丰收,最初都源于一把种子;那是有人凭着信心,甘愿将其撒入那看不见深处的土壤之中。

保罗在写给加拉太人的信中说得十分明白:行善不可丧志,若不灰心,到了时候就要收成。请注意他没说的话:他没说收获会来得很快,也没说收获会来得很轻松。他说的是,收获会在“到了时候”降临,赐予那些坚持不懈的人。丰收属于这样的人:他们慷慨播种,忠心照料,并且在那些表面上看似毫无动静的漫长日子里,拒绝放弃。

那么,我们该如何为此做准备呢?这始于我们内心的土壤。何西阿先知呼吁我们要开垦荒地,因为现在正是寻求主的时候。坚硬的土地无法接纳种子。苦毒、分心、不肯饶恕以及忙碌,都会使人心变得刚硬,以至于上帝的话语只是在表面弹开,无法扎根生长。在我们祈求上帝赐予祝福、突破或丰盛果实的“收获”之前,准备工作早已开始。它始于我们诚实地审视自己的心田:这片土壤是否已经开垦,并准备好领受恩典了?

与此同时,我们要慷慨播种,而不是瞻前顾后、小心翼翼。保罗告诉哥林多人:少种的少收,多种的多收。这并非致富的秘诀,而是一条贯穿整本圣经的原则——当人慷慨地付出精神、时间、资源与爱时,神也会以祂的慷慨作为回应。若想收获微薄,便少撒种;若渴望丰盛,就当慷慨、乐​​意且毫无怨言地撒种,并信靠那位赐种给撒种者的主。

在等待期间,我们也要浇灌与除草。雅各提醒我们,农夫会耐心等待土地出产宝贵的庄稼,并盼望秋雨春雨的降临。这里的“耐心”并非消极被动;在播种与收获之间,农夫绝非无所事事。他日复一日地辛勤劳作:照料已播下的种子,拔除那些可能扼杀幼苗的杂草,并时刻留意天象。祷告、敬拜、顺服与团契生活,正是我们在等待神应许破土而出的过程中,培育这些应许种子的方式。

同时,我们要保持敏锐,随时准备迎接收割。耶稣曾与门徒站在一起,指着田野对他们说,庄稼已经熟了,可以收割了。有时我们以为收割尚需时日,殊不知庄稼早已成熟,只待有人留意并将其收割归仓。要预备迎接丰收,我们必须学会看见神已在我们周围——在家庭、职场和教会中——所做的工作,而不是一味地盼望那种只存在于别处或未来的收割。

最重要的是,我们要铭记:那流泪撒种的,必欢呼收割。每一次丰收都承载着当初播种时所付出的代价:那些充满怀疑的夜晚,那些看似失败的时刻,以及那些在悲伤中撒下、当时看来似乎永无生机的种子。然而,诗人应许说,正是这些种子,终将带来欢呼与满载而归的喜乐。凡凭信心撒下的种——哪怕是伴随着泪水撒下的——绝不会白费。

丰盛的收割绝非偶然,也非一蹴而就。它是辛勤耕耘土地、慷慨撒种、忠心忍耐,以及敏锐察觉神已在我们周围使庄稼成熟的结晶。无论你当下的处境如何——是仍在费力翻耕坚硬的土壤,还是在翘首期盼第一抹新绿破土而出——请务必振作起来。那位设立了播种与收获时节的神,从未忘记你所播下的种子。继续播种,继续耕耘,继续坚信。你的收获终将到来;而当那一刻来临,你会发现,为了这一刻所历经的漫长岁月,一切都是值得的。 

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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 Egham, Virginia Water, Staines, Englefield Green, Egham Hythe, Pooley Green, Maidenhead, Ascot, Camberley, Sunbury, Heathrow, Slough, Ashford, Sunninghill, Sunningdale, 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 a Lingering (spirit-filled) and Teaching service.

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). We also have step free access to the hall. 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.
 

Public Transport

Our Sunday Meetings are in Coopers Hall, Strodes College, Strodes College Lane, Egham, TW20 9DR. 
It's just off Egham High Street, so if you have found Esquires, then you are nearly there.

We are very close to bus stops in Church Street with buses to Slough, Windsor, Staines, Heathrow, Sunbury and beyond.
Our Sunday venue is less than a 5-minute walk from Egham Railway Station.
 

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 for students 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!

Fellowship Feast  
 

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

 
To contact us or see a map, click here.

Our admin address and Mid-week venue is Virginia Lodge, Heritage Court, Egham
Virginia Lodge, Heritage Court, Egham
 
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