Merry Christmas from Minneapolis!
Here is our December 2014 newsletter (click here 13.4MB). Thank you so much for all of your prayers and support in 2014!
Some of the highlights from this newsletter include:
- A review of our year – God’s faithfulness in the midst of some losses and gains
- The birth of our second son, Samuel Henry Dearth
- Encouraging news about the CROSS Project – testimonies, an HIV Feeding Program, and the Bethlehem Baptist Short-Term Team
- Derek’s changing role from CROSS Project Coordinator to ACTION Zambia Country Director
We are so thankful to God for you and hope you have a very joy-filled Christmas and New Year’s season in the Savior. We have been so encouraged by seeing so many of you over this Home Assignment and continue to covet your prayers as we head back to Zambia on January 14th in a new role and with a new baby!
“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11 ESV
That Zambians would know Jesus,
Derek, Kristin, Charlie and Sam
Derek and Kristin Dearth 
Thank you for the year update. I love the new family picture! Even Sam is smiling! May the end of this year continue to be filled with praises and blessings (and little boy snuggles, kisses, and “funnies”).