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.
May 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 God: Nine students are scheduled to graduate from the James E. Davis on our campus. Some are taking final exams and completing course work, yet this week. We pray that You give them confidence as they prepare for a new and exciting future. Help them with each challenge they may encounter and give them wisdom to solve any challenges that lie ahead. Instill faith in the graduates so that they can succeed. Most importantly, keep them close to You, Lord. May their values stay guarded, and their faith become even stronger with You, Lord. Amen.
Dear God: We praise You! Thank You for providing new experiences for our youths. They had the opportunity to visit Newfield Gardens and the Indianapolis Art Museum. Our graduating seniors were celebrated and experienced a play at the Indiana Repertory Theatre. Thank You, Lord, for providing opportunities for our students to expand their minds and creativity. We praise You, Lord, for caring so much about the well-being of each of our youths! Amen.
Lord, we celebrate with our Principal, Jim Stuart. He is retiring after 40 years of service as a teacher and principal at the James E. Davis School. During his tenure, he has touched the lives of hundreds of students at the Children’s Home. He has been instrumental in the school’s success and helped youths achieve their educational goals above and beyond. We pray that Jim finds respite in his retirement and has many enjoyable years of travel and quality time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. His love and compassion for the students was remarkable, and we thank You, Lord, for placing Mr. Stuart at the Children’s Home. In Your Name, we pray, Amen.
Dear God: Bridget and Dominque were both named the Auxiliary Ambassador Students of the Year based on their outstanding progress at the Children’s Home. We pray this recognition will uplift them and give them hope for a better future. We are thankful for our Auxiliary Ambassadors for caring so much about the well-being of each of our students. May Bridget and Dominique know that they are loved and cared for as they continue to achieve important things in their young lives. Amen.
Almighty God! We pray for Ellen, a former Children’s Home resident, who recently enlisted in the United States Army. Please protect her during her service and let her know that she is loved and appreciated. We also pray for Ellen’s family as they provide love and support during her military service. We are grateful for Ellen’s love and service to her country. In Your Name we pray, Amen.
Thank you for praying for our youth.