Harvesting Hope Recovery Inc.

09/24/2025

Thank you, Kendra McGeady Cherokee Nation D11 Tribal Councilor, for your prayers and support. Life recovery is truly a beautiful and possible journey, and your support helps bring that hope closer to home.

09/20/2025

True transformation begins in the mind. When we let God renew our thoughts, He reshapes our future.

09/19/2025

What do your fruits say about you and your recovery?🍎🍊🍇🍉

09/14/2025

You’re invited to HerStory
at Spavinaw City Hall at 6:00 PM!
We’ll gather as sisters to support Lori Creech as she testifies to God’s healing and hope. If you’re needing encouragement, this night is for you—come as you are and leave lifted. 💐

09/13/2025

The season may be shifting, but we’re still swinging☄️pickleball tonight!

In recovery, it’s crucial to retrain the brain to find joy, connection, and satisfaction without relying on substances or destructive behaviors. Here’s why exercising the “fun” muscle matters:

1. Rewiring the Brain
Addiction hijacks the brain’s reward system, making it associate pleasure and relief with substances. Engaging in healthy fun—laughter, games, social gatherings—helps create new neural pathways that associate joy with sobriety. Over time, this makes sober fun feel more natural and rewarding.

2. Building New Habits
Recovery isn’t just about stopping a behavior—it’s about replacing it. Having fun in healthy ways shows the brain and body that life can still be exciting, social, and fulfilling without drugs or alcohol.

3. Reducing Cravings and Triggers
Isolation, boredom, and stress are common relapse triggers. Sober fun fights all three:
• Laughter reduces stress hormones
• Positive social interaction builds support
• Engaging activities reduce boredom

4. Strengthening Community
Shared laughter and fun activities help people bond, build trust, and feel like they belong—all of which are vital for long-term recovery. When people feel connected, they’re less likely to relapse.

5. Restoring a Sense of Identity
Addiction often steals identity and self-worth. Fun experiences help people reconnect with who they are beyond their addiction—creative, joyful, goofy, competitive, or adventurous.

Bottom line: Fun isn’t just a bonus in recovery—it’s a powerful tool for healing, rewiring, and thriving in sobriety. Recovery doesn’t have to be heavy all the time.
Joy is part of the journey.
He❤️is where the joy is🙏
Bring your pickleball gear or come without any.
All are welcome-to try and beat Johnny!

09/11/2025

We want to extend our deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in donating the amount of one year of insurance coverage for Harvesting Hope Recovery’s Women’s Residential Program house. Your gift not only lifts a huge financial burden, but it also shows your heart for the mission that has been evident from the planting of the seed. Thanks for watering! Much love to our friend Rutherford Margaret - 4 State Insurance

09/05/2025

Shop for good + help us solve a mystery!
We’re hosting a Charity Treasures Sale to benefit Harvesting Hope Recovery’s Women’s Residential Program (WRP)—a safe, faith-friendly home where women heal, grow, and rebuild.

While receiving donations we picked up this gorgeous vintage “Detroit Jewel” piece. Stove experts, collectors, or history buffs—what do we have here? Model? Era? Fair price? Your wisdom helps us price it right so every dollar goes further for the women we serve.

08/29/2025

💎✨ Charity Treasures Sale-Donate✨💎

We’re gearing up for our Charity Treasures Sale — and we need your help!

We are accepting donations of furniture, household items, and clothing. Every item given will be part of raising funds for our Women’s Residential Program house, where God is bringing healing, restoration, and new purpose to women in recovery. Items can be dropped off on the front porch. 🕊️🙏

08/27/2025

But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord.
Jeremiah 30:17

08/27/2025

The Opportunities Program continues to provide valuable service projects. This week, our team installed sun sails for Kidz Korner, creating a cooler, safer outdoor space for children to enjoy. We’re thankful for the chance to serve and make a difference and for the donation!

08/19/2025

Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the hurts, habits, and hang-ups that are controlling your life. Everyone is welcome, we hope you'll join us!

Thursday, August 21st
Live Testimony

650 N Scraper St, Vinita OK
Doors Open @ 6:30pm
Worship/Large Group @ 7:00pm
Small Open Share Groups @ 8:00pm
-- Childcare Provided --

08/19/2025

In RECOVERY no longer
are we merely surviving
But feasting at the King’s table,
where we are honored and loved.