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 2024
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 Lord: We celebrate Rebecca’s outstanding progress. She is the first person in her family to go to college. Thank You Lord, for leading the way and giving Rebecca the courage and strength to pursue college. She currently maintains a 4.0 and was just inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Lord, help Rebecca embrace this new adventure in college with openness, while still holding on to your hand. Lord, we celebrate this monumental achievement and know that Your comfort and love will continue to guide Rebecca as she makes positive strides in her life. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.
Dear God: Amanda and Montel were baptized this month. Grant that they grow in grace and love. We pray that they faithfully serve You all the days of their lives. We pray that You would work deeply within their hearts and souls to renew and refresh them each day. In Your Name we pray, Amen.
Dear Lord: Two of our students, Gabriella and Zoey, are dealing with health issues this month. Gabriella continues to have seizures and she is worried about her prognosis. She has been to the ER four times in the last month. God, please surround Gabriella with your love and healing spirit. Help her to realize that You have the power to alleviate all fear and doubt. Thank You God for taking care of Zoey and surrounding her with just the right medical team to provide the best possible care. For we know that You are the Great Healer, Lord. Amen.
Dear God: We praise You! Once again, there has been a spiritual renewal on campus! In the coming months, youth and staff will be organizing a spiritual leadership team to help with worship services. We pray that our worship services continue to bring comfort and joy to our students. We are thankful for Pastor Perry and the students who help in the chapel with sound, scripture readings, testimonials and music. Thank You God, for inspiring our students to be involved in the worship setting. In Your Name we pray, Amen.
Dear God: Carter is worried about his father staying sober. He is hopeful that he can live with his dad in the future. God, please Carter the assurance of Your unfailing mercy. Give him the patience, love and understanding as his father continues in a recovery program. When the timing is right, we pray that father and son are once again reunited. Until then, please help Carter know that he is loved and cared for. In Your Name we pray, Amen.
Thank you for praying for our youth.