Servicio impulsado por Grace

Si bien la mayoría de los cristianos están familiarizados con los versículos de Efesios 2:8-9, es posible que no sepan que el versículo que sigue explica que el propósito de la gracia es motivar, activar e inspirar a quienes la reciben a servir: “Porque somos obra de Dios, creado en Cristo Jesús para hacer buenas obras, las cuales Dios preparó de antemano para que las hiciéramos”.

La palabra más importante en el versículo 10 es "Para". Indica que lo que se dice en esa oración está vinculado a lo que se acaba de decir en los dos versículos anteriores. En otras palabras, el resultado de recibir el don de la gracia es que somos obra de Dios, y el propósito del don de la gracia de Dios es capacitarnos para hacer la obra que Él nos ha asignado. ¿Adivina qué? Ese trabajo no es servir en un comité de la iglesia. Tampoco son algunas de las otras tareas administrativas las que a menudo nos impiden hacer la obra de gracia. Es servir como sirvió Jesús.

La gracia es un favor inmerecido. . . , el bondadoso que Jesús mostró a Bartimeo de Jericó y Zaqueo y la mujer de Sicar, etc. Gracia es derramar el amor de Dios sobre quienes lo necesitan. Por tanto, la gracia es el combustible que impulsa el servicio a los demás. Por tanto, la gracia y el servicio a los demás son inseparables. Son dos caras de una misma moneda. El servicio depende de la gracia; la gracia se expresa en el servicio.

¿Alguna vez has visto a un jugador de fútbol salir al descubierto y correr tan rápido como puede hacia la línea de gol, sólo para tropezar y caer justo antes de cruzar la portería? Así es centrarse en Efesios 2:8-9 y descuidar el versículo 10. La meta de la vida cristiana no es simplemente llegar al cielo o ser salvo, sino permitir que la gracia salvadora de Dios haga su obra en nosotros y a través de nosotros. .

En el mejor de los casos, servir a los demás es extender la gracia que hemos recibido de Dios a quienes también la necesitan. Eso se hace no sólo contándoles sobre ello sino también mostrándoselo atendiéndolos. La gracia da comida a los hambrientos, ropa a los mal vestidos, refugio a los sin hogar, agua a los sedientos, presencia a los solitarios o encarcelados, etc.

¡Basta de discutir sobre si somos salvos por obras o por gracia! Proclamemos desde lo alto el poder de la gracia para motivarnos, activarnos e inspirarnos a servir a los demás. La gracia es el poder; servir es el resultado.

Dave Food, 12/11/2023

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Planning your Visit

Welcome to Runnymede Christian Fellowship, an Egham Church

Runnymede Christian Fellowship is a church that, although based physically in Egham, serves a much larger geographical location. We have members who come from Egham, Virginia Water, Staines, Windsor, Englefield Green, Egham Hythe, Pooley Green, Heathrow, Thorpe and beyond.

Our church is a community of believers who regularly meet together to share life and show God's love. We do this by encouraging and serving each other and the community. We are a church that believes in the power of prayer, and we 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 Twitter.

The church at Virginia Lodge in Egham is open, 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, or 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 Virginia Lodge

Our Sunday service starts at 11:00 a.m. and typically lasts about 90 minutes.

We start each service with lively worship with songs from around the world, followed by inspired 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 for those 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 are open from 10:30 a.m. Our Sunday Service starts at 11:00 am and typically runs for about 90 minutes, sometimes followed by tea and coffee.

Driving and Car Parking

Our address is Waspe Farm Car Park, England TW20 9LF. 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 problems (for 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, young and old, to join the service. We have Sunday School, which starts after worship and runs during the sermon for 30 to 40 minutes for children aged 5 to 13. 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 cake after church on the second and fourth Sundays. If you want to get more acquainted, why not join us for a Sunday lunch with some of our members? The meal is on us! Please contact us and let us know. We would love to share a meal and get to know you better!

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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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