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 2026
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!
Let us acknowledge the Lord, let us press on to acknowledge Him. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.” Hosea 6:3
Jesus, thank You for surrounding our youth during Holy Week and Easter. They experienced the glory of Your Resurrection. We also thank Pastor Perry, who provided inspirational worship services throughout the week. In Your Name we pray, Amen.
God, Ethan is worried about his brother. Please assure Ethan of Your steadfast love and compassion. Give him patience and understanding as his brother goes through some struggles. God, we pray that You help direct Ethan’s brother to the right place for help. Until then, please let Ethan and his brother know they are loved and not give up hope. In Your Name we pray, Amen.
Lord, we celebrate with Bethany as she reunites with her family. Thank You, Lord, for Your guiding light. We are thankful for her teachers, Family Teachers, and therapists, who helped her become more confident and self-sufficient as she approaches adulthood. We pray for Bethany’s parents and siblings as they work hard to rebuild their family. In Your mercy and love, we pray. Amen.
Almighty God, We pray for Jeri as she struggles with depression. She had an incident in her family that left her feeling 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 goodness. Protect Jeri as she works through her sadness and depression. In Your Name we pray, Amen.
God, Aiden is worried about his family. They experienced a frightening event when recent storms ripped through their community. God, please surround them with prayers for patience and strength. Be with this family and help them find peace and comfort in Your loving presence. Amen.
Thank you for praying for our youth.