棕榈主日,希望重现

面对纷乱的世界,希望显得脆弱不堪。战火纷飞,人心破碎,未来摇摇欲坠。就连信仰,有时也感觉岌岌可危。然而,恩典的日历上铭刻着这样一天,提醒我们,希望并非遥不可及。那一天就是棕榈主日。

耶路撒冷充满了期待。人群涌入,人们高声欢呼,斗篷散落在尘土飞扬的道路上。棕榈枝飘扬,如同自由的旗帜,耶稣骑着驴进城。这不仅仅是一个时刻——而是预言在街头应验,天堂低声宣告:“君王已降临。”

“这一切事成就,是要应验先知的话,说:‘你要告诉锡安的居民说:‘看哪,你的王来到你这里,温柔地骑着驴,就是骑着驴驹子。’”(马太福音 21:4-5,NKJV)

希望并不总是如我们所愿。人们渴望一位政治解放者,一位能推翻罗马帝国的统治者。但耶稣带来了更深层次的东西——心灵的平安,而不仅仅是来自帝国的平安。他来不是为了击溃敌人,而是为了摧毁罪恶。他来不是为了举起刀剑,而是为了使死人复活。他这样做,改写了关于真正希望的描述。

棕榈主日提醒我们,通往胜利的道路需要谦卑。荣耀之王并非伴随着战马和战士的游行,而是伴随着轻柔的马蹄声和孩子们高唱“和散那归于大卫的子孙!”的声音。 (马太福音 21:15,NKJV)。凡有耳可听的人都能感受到——上帝正在行一件新的、永恒的事。

或许你自己的希望已被践踏。或许过去几年让你怀疑上帝是否还会显现。但棕榈主日宣告,希望并未破灭;它正朝着你的方向驶来,即使是现在。那位在欢呼声中进入耶路撒冷的耶稣,很快也将在嘲笑声中走过苦路。他知道十字架在等待着他。他知道背叛、否认和死亡就在几天之后。然而,他还是来了。

为什么?因为爱会走向破碎的人。因为怜悯永不远离。因为上帝的复兴计划不会被罗马的钉子或宗教骄傲所阻挡。棕榈主日证明,即使情况看起来不确定,天堂却是确定的。人群可能变动,风向可能改变,但君王永存。

而这一切的奇妙之处在于——这个故事不仅仅发生在耶路撒冷。这是为每一个村庄,每一座城市,每一颗疲惫的心,那些曾疑惑上帝是否还记得他们的人。这也是为你。就在此时此地。无论你是在胜利的时刻,还是在绝望的时期,真理都是一样的:耶稣即将来临。祂就在附近。祂带来的是永不消逝的盼望。

保罗后来写道:“但愿使人有盼望的神,因信将诸般的喜乐、平安充满你们的心,使你们藉着圣灵的能力大有盼望。”(罗马书 15:13,NKJV)这就是棕榈主日在我们心中播下的盼望。这不是一个脆弱的愿望,而是一个大胆、活泼的确据。这样的盼望,即使在耶稣受难日的悲痛中,也能屹立不倒,依然宣告:“复活即将来临。”

所以,抬起你的头,敞开你的心扉。君王即将来临——谦卑、温柔、充满怜悯。让你的灵魂再次高呼:“高高在上和散那!”因为希望有一个名字,他的名字是耶稣。

Dave Food, 13/04/2025
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Welcome to Runnymede Christian Fellowship, an Egham Church


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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, Heathrow, Slough, Ashford, Thorpe, Windsor, Woking and beyond.

Our church is a community of believers who regularly meet to share life and show 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 11:00 a.m. You can join us on Livestream or via Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or X (Twitter).

The Sunday Service is now held at 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.
 

Church on Sunday at Strodes College, Egham


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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 open at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and prayer. Our Sunday Service starts at 11:00 a.m. and typically runs for about 90 minutes, normally followed by tea and coffee.
 

Driving and Car Parking

Our Sunday Morning Service is now held at Strodes College, Strodes College Lane, Egham, TW20 9DR, which has plenty of 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 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 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 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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If you want to connect with us either to be part of our wider online community or to join our Sunday gatherings, please let us know through 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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