My Return to Cameroon

To my dear young friends:

Praise God with me, since the way has been opened for me to return to Cameroon, and I'm heading out in less than two weeks (Monday, March 3, 2008). I know that many of you expressed your concern and held me up before the Lord when you learned that my return to Cameroon might be delayed due to increased support needs. I myself was very discouraged back in December, wondering how everything could come together in time for my planned March departure. God has really been gracious in response to the prayers of many, and my support has increased to nearly 100%, and I was able to send funds back to Cameroon to cover earlier shortfalls. This is all a great encouragement to me. I want to thank each one of you who have stood with me over the years and during these recent concerns.

On my way to Cameroon I will stop by in Europe for several days. I will meet with my supervisor to work out a plan for my PhD research at Leiden University in the Netherlands. There is also a conference on the grammar of Bantu languages (such as Kwasio which I am studying), and I will be able to attend that while I'm there in Leiden. I'll also see some friends in Switzerland before continuing on to Cameroon. I really praise God that for all of my stay in Europe I'll have either friends putting me up, or be able to stay in missionary guesthouses.

I should be in Cameroon for the next three years or so, Lord willing.

God bless you all,

--Dan Duke

P.S. Starting a week ago (last Saturday), Cameroon has been embroiled in civil unrest. I am hoping that things will calm down over the ten days that I will be in Europe. I don't actually arrive in Europe until March 13, so hopefully I'll be able to get back to Cameroon and get back to work. Pray the country and the people. Thanks, --Dan