I have been on the Shakopee Fire Department for almost 18 years and there has never been a fire we couldn't and didn't put out. However, there have been fires where we needed help.
In the fire service world, getting help is called "mutual aid". It's when one city has an agreement with another city or cities so that if a situation arises that is too big or additional resources are needed, they can be called to come help. Because the reality is that there will be calls and situations where help is needed. The fire can't be put out by one department alone.
Reality is that most problems that happen in life can be handled quickly without any help. However, reality also tells us that there will be problems and situations arise that cannot be handled quickly or alone and "mutual aid" is needed. You can't get through it alone. You need help - real help.
This is where the church shines (at least at Meadow). You are never alone - regardless of your situation or problem. Even if its something due to a choice you made that got you into trouble or pain. Even then the church will be there to help you.
I can't encourage you enough to come and check out Meadow if you don't have a regular church home. We are not perfect by any sense of the word. In fact, one of our montras is "No perfect people allowed." And this starts with me, the pastor.
However, I believe you will find a group of people who will accept you and be with you in your pain and life situation - whatever that might be. And most likely there will be someone at Meadow who is or has experienced the exact same thing.
We meet every Sunday at 9:30 am in the Marcus Movie Theatre located in the Shakopee Town Square Mall.
Check us out at www.MeadowSpring.org
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