Six Months in Review

“Six Months in Review”

November Newsletter

Bill Mesaeh / www.billmesaeh.com

If my calculations are correct, Hannah, the boys, and I have been here six months now! In some ways, it’s hard to believe that much time has gone by. Then, when we look back at all that has changed for us in the past six months, it begins to feel like years since we left Korea and pointed our wagon toward Defiance. So, I thought it would be fun to do a quick review of our time here so far and then look toward the future of DCC.

Our first priority was obviously finding a home, and that took longer than we expected. Even though we were comfortable and well taken care of by George and Joyce, I didn’t want them to claim us on their taxes. So, Gary Reis spent countless hours driving me around and showing me an endless number of homes. After a while, they all started to look the same. Add in the fact that I was searching solo (remember, Hannah stayed behind for a while), and we found ourselves quickly wanting to make a purchase. Finally, a home in our budget presented itself 2 miles from the church, so we jumped on the opportunity and have been happy ever since. A lot of work and time have gone into the home so far, but we now feel moved in well enough to entertain and invite all of you to come by for a visit. Plans are in the works for an all-church open house as well. More on that to follow as Hannah makes the arrangementsJ.

Even larger than the purchase of our first home was the birth of our second son: Elijah Alan Mesaeh. He came to us this July, born right here in Defiance making him a native Buckeye! William has adjusted wonderfully to being the older brother and is usually “helpful” around the house.

As if this weren’t enough, our summer and fall were rounded off with VBS, trips to tour Lake James, chaperoning a CedarPoint trip, 16 Baptisms!, joining the Air National Guard as a chaplain, seeing my life-long best friend get married (finally!), Relay for Life, church picnics and kickoffs, planning and construction for The Well, etc. Many of you have had us in your homes, and we greatly appreciate that. It has helped us feel very welcome here. I would also like to thank Bryan for taking the time to introduce me to so many seniors and help me become familiar with places like Laurels, Twin Rivers and our local hospitals.

Now that we are moved in and settled down, I would like us as a church to turn our attention toward growth and expansion into the community. 2010 will be an exciting time of planning and preparation as we look to intentionally target and reach the church of tomorrow. I am very blessed and excited to be a part of this congregation, and I ask all of you to unite for the cause of expanding Jesus’ kingdom through DCC.

in your service and His,

-bill