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PRAYER UPDATES
Posted: October 21, 2011
Video: "The Whitmans, 38 Years In Italy"
Posted: April 18, 2012
Dear Italian Prayer Warriors,
On the Monday afternoon after Easter I received the phone call that we have dreaded for nearly 40 years in Italy. My dad, Rev. George P. Whitman, had gone home to be with the Lord. I later realized that earlier that day, while returning from a trip to the Rome airport, I had been listening to a message on heaven in the exact moment when my dad was greeted by his Savior in heaven!
In these years we have missed out on so many important family times that I really wanted to be there for my mom and siblings (I am the oldest of seven). Daniel and Elizabeth had booked a flight for their short furlough several months ago, so I asked Daniel to see if he could get me a seat on it as well. Miraculously, the Lord had reserved a seat on the flight just two rows behind them! I took it!
The Lord gave me and my brother Jim the privilege of preaching at the celebration of our dad's graduation to heaven. The funeral was a tremendous time of rejoicing in God's goodness in the life of Dad. Our loved ones were able to see it live in Italy, and it is still available for viewing at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/10861647
God is richly blessing the ministry in Italy. Our church was packed with over 170 people on Easter Sunday. Several are preparing for their baptisms on the first Sunday of June. We are praying that our renter will soon leave so that we can begin work on the second half of our building which we desperately need. God is able. Inspection on the first half of the project is due May 28.
Jonathan and Melodee are preparing for furlough. We will miss them greatly. Josh and Sara are making great progress in their ministry. Jeremy and Francesca are working hard and little Sofia is doing very well, for which we praise the Lord.
One last call for anyone interested in the fourth Italian Christian History Tour this fall, October 1-12. If you are interested don't say, "I'll go on the next one." It may not happen. Let me know if you are interested and I'll get the information to you immediately.
Thanks for your faithful prayer and financial support. We couldn't make it without you!
In these years we have missed out on so many important family times that I really wanted to be there for my mom and siblings (I am the oldest of seven). 
