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.
January 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!
“The Lord will keep you from all harm – He will watch over your life: the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” Psalm 121:7-8
Dear God: In this New Year, we pray for all our youth. May their year be filled with peace, comfort, and love. Thank You, God, for showering our youth with Your grace and peace. We are grateful that You bestow upon each youth a bright, healthy, and peaceful New Year. May the peace of Christ bless us now and, in the days, ahead. Amen.
Almighty God: Robert is having difficulty being away from his biological brother who lives in another state. Robert has become depressed since they have not seen each other in over two years. We ask You, Lord, to help Robert have faith that they will be reunited in the coming months. Please guide Robert during this challenging time as he is lonely and afraid about the future. His brother has been his closest relative, and we pray for a reunion in the coming months. In Your Name we pray, Amen.
Dear God: Dana has found a new and exciting hobby in painting. Thank You for guiding her toward a hobby that brings her boundless joy and therapeutic value. Dana came from an abusive home, and she has a hard time finding tranquility. Lord, through Your direction, Dana has found something that brings her great comfort and joy. Please continue to show her how important it is to find things that bring her happiness daily. In Your Name we pray, Amen.
Dear Lord: We celebrate the arduous work of Justin, Thomas, and Maria. For six weeks, they have had no late homework. This is a major achievement and accomplishment for them. Thank You, Lord, for helping our students understand the importance of deadlines and being responsible. Continue to lead them down a successful path and instill in them a passion for learning and the importance of achieving their goals. Amen.
Almighty God: We pray for Adam. His family did not show up for a scheduled visit during Christmas and his heart is broken. Adam feels abandoned and lonely. Please let Adam know that he is not alone, and that people care about his safety and well-being. Lord, fill Adam with comfort, courage, and strength during this difficult time. In Your Name we pray, Amen.
Thank you for praying for our youth.