Billy Graham once said, “Prayer is simply a two-way conversation between you and God.” That is exactly what we tell the youth at Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home.
Prayers are powerful!
That is why we are asking you to pray for our youth through our Prayers of Hope initiative. The youth at the Home have many prayer requests and need the love and support from our staff and from friends of the Home.
Here is how our Prayers of Hope work: At the bottom of this page, there is a form for you to place your email. On the third Thursday of each month, 5-6 prayer requests from our youth will be emailed to you. If you do not have email, not to worry! Please call the Foundation at 317-775-0606 and we can arrange for physical copies to be mailed.
Below is our most recent monthly Prayers of Hope.
April 2025
Dear Friends,
Thank you for lifting up the youth at Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home in prayer. The Bible tells us about the power of prayer. Philippians 4:6 says, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
For privacy reasons, we have changed the names in each prayer…but God knows exactly who they are and what they need!
Dear Lord: Thank You for keeping our youths safe during the April tornado outbreak. We are grateful for our staff who are trained to act quickly when it comes to stressful situations. We are thankful that the Children’s Home can keep our youth safe in all seasons. We praise You, Lord, for protecting our youths and calming their nerves during unsettling situations. In Your Name we pray, Amen.
Dear God: Daniel is worried about his mother staying sober. He is hopeful that he can live with her in the future. God, please give Daniel the assurance of Your steadfast love and compassion. Give him patience and understanding as his mother struggles to stay sober. God, we pray that she finds the right place for help. When the timing is right, we pray that mother and son are once again reunited. Until then, please let Daniel know that he is loved and cared for. In Your Name we pray, Amen.
Lord, we celebrate with Kiki as she reunites with her family. Thank You, Lord, for your guiding light. We are thankful for her teachers, Family Teachers and therapists who all helped her become more confident as she approaches adulthood. We pray for Kiki’s parents and siblings as they work hard to build their family back together. Please make the transition smooth for Kiki and her family. We pray that You give them the wisdom and strength to make choices that promote a healthy lifestyle. In Your mercy and love, we ask for Your continued guidance and protection over Kiki and her family. Amen.
Dear God: We pray for Lucy as she is struggling with depression. She had an incident in her family that left her feeling sad and hopeless. Thank You, God, for your unfailing love and for being a constant source of strength and security. God, You are the source of all wisdom and strength, and we pray that You place caring people in Lucy’s life who will help her see that better days are ahead. In Your precious Name, we pray, Amen.
Dear Lord: We pray for Janet and Bradley, two staff members who are battling cancer. Please heal their bodies as they fight this disease. We pray for their families, caregivers, and doctors as they surround them with kindness, compassion, and medical expertise. Please alleviate their fear and feelings of despair. We know that You are the Great Healer Lord, which gives us so much comfort. We pray that Janet and Bradley will be able to go on with their daily lives without pain and despair. In Your Name we pray, Amen.
Thank you for praying for our youth.