Prayer Support

Bringing the message of hope and healing to the homeless is not an easy task. We rely heavily upon God's guidance and blessing, and we invite you to pray for Hope Ministries regularly.

While specific prayer needs vary from day to day, there are continuing areas that need persistent and fervent prayer. These include:

• The influence of "the streets" upon the Bethel and Door residents who are trying to follow God and repair their lives. This especially affects those men who have made recent decisions to change.

• Substance abuse issues, which affect close to three-quarters of the men who come to us for assistance. (We partner strongly with Broadlawns Medical Center and other community organizations on addiction issues, but the final outcome -- success or failure -- lies with each individual.)

• Special prayer support for the men who are preparing to leave Hope Ministries' programs and rejoin productive society.

• Those who receive hot, nutritious meals from us, that their souls will be fed as well as their bodies.

• The Door and Bethel staff, who give greatly of themselves each day so that those in need can find hope and healing.

• The Hope Ministries Board of Directors, a group of 15 individuals who set the direction for Hope Ministries' focus, programs and services.

If you would like to sign up for a prayer team targeted to specific weekly requests, call (515) 265-7272, or send an e-mail to info@hopeiowa.org.