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.
June 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!
“Answer me when I call, O God, of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!” Psalm 4:1
Father God: We pray for Beatrice as she will be placed with a foster family this month. She has been a star student at the Children’s Home, and we are confident she will continue to grow and achieve important things in her life. We pray that she knows how much she is loved and cherished. Please give her a sense of comfort and security during this time of transition. We also pray for her new foster parents as they welcome Beatrice into their family. Thank You, God, for giving Beatrice a new beginning. In Your name we pray, Amen.
Lord, we celebrate with Maddy as she transitions into one of the independent living apartments on the Children’s Home campus. She will have a roommate, and we pray that the transition will go smoothly as they get to know each other. Maddy has made great strides in her life, and we ask that You continue to bless her as she moves forward in a positive way. Thank You, Lord, for leading Maddy down a more positive path towards independence. Amen.
Dear Lord: Jenna and Cynthia are nervous about passing their driver’s license test. Lord, please ease their fears as they begin driver’s training. We know YOU are the great protector, and the girls are in good hands with Your guidance. Please keep them safe as they learn how to drive responsibly. In Your name we pray, Amen.
Dear God: We pray for all our summer school students. Please let them know that extending summer studies will only help them in the new school year. Please equip them with self-discipline and motivation to help them move forward in school. We also pray for all the teachers who will encourage and challenge them along the way. Thank You, God, for instilling in our students the importance of a good education. Amen.
Almighty God: We pray for our new students currently enrolled in the Independent Living Learning Lab as they participate in the Responsible Parenting Program. They will be learning first-hand what it takes to be responsible parents as they take care of their infant simulator dolls. Please give them patience as they care for their babies. Thank You, God, for leading the students to this program so that they may make responsible choices when it comes to parenting. In Your name we pray, Amen.
Thank you for praying for our youth.