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.
November 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!
“In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV
Dear Lord: We pray for our students who are going through school testing. We simply ask for peace and calm as they take the exams. Quiet their minds and ease their anxiousness. Give them the grace to fully trust in You for whatever the future holds for them. In Your Name we pray, Amen.
Almighty God: We pray for our three youths in the Independence Project. May they continue to find strength and patience through Your loving spirit. Help them to start each day with renewed faith and perseverance as they become more independent in their day-to-day lives. Thank You, God, for providing the tools they need to lead more productive lives as they transition into adulthood. Amen.
Dear Lord: We ask that You keep our youths and staff safe during this Thanksgiving holiday. Some will have Thanksgiving with family members near and far. We also pray for the Family Teachers and youths who will remain on campus for Thanksgiving. Please provide them with love and joy and a spirit of gratitude as they celebrate the special day. In Your Name we pray, Amen.
Dear Lord: We celebrate with Jacob. He recently had a breakthrough in therapy. We are thankful to Jacob’s therapist for helping him through some difficult family situations. We give thanks for the compassion You have shown Jacob. May he continue healing through Your steady guidance. Lord, we are also thankful for Jacob’s therapist as she continues to restore his hope for a better future. Amen.
Thank you for praying for our youth.