OIMC Haikey Chapel United Methodist Church

OIMC Haikey Chapel United Methodist Church Historically one of the oldest churchs in the Tulsa area. Serving God in our current location since 1904

Lay Missioner- Paul Tecumseh
Sunday Worship Services 11:00am
Wendsday Bible Study services 5:30pm-6:30pm

09/06/2026

1 Peter 3:11-12 KJV
[11] Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. [12] For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.

God does not brush sin aside as though it never mattered. He meets it with mercy that is holy, costly, and complete. From the altar to the cross, Scripture shows a scarlet thread of love: a substitute given, a debt answered, a way opened back to God. Today, let that truth quiet your shame. You do not have to earn forgiveness or carry what has already been paid for. Bring your confession honestly, receive grace humbly, and praise the One whose sacrifice changes everything. Ask the Lord to help you live forgiven, walk lightly, and extend mercy from the place where mercy first met you.

Dear God, thank You for Your forgiveness and for giving me another chance to do good according to Your Word. Forgiving others is not always easy so help me to be forgiving like You. I know that by adopting a forgiving mindset, I will be able to let go of unwanted pain and unnecessary negative emotions. Allow the relationships in my life to be full of grace, patience, and forgiveness. Please help me to let go of past behaviors that do not benefit me or my purpose in life. Continue to transform my heart to be more like You. Amen.

Shared by Bruce Haikey from Prayer

09/05/2026

Necessary Preparation

“Then the Lord said to Elijah, ‘Go to the east and hide by Kerith Brook, near where it enters the Jordan River. Drink from the brook and eat what the ravens bring you, for I have commanded them to bring you food.’”
—1 Kings 17:2–4

King Ahab and Queen Jezebel were among the most wicked rulers in Israel’s history. Not only did they promote the worship of Baal, but they also tried to wipe out the prophets of God. It fell to Elijah to confront the king and warn him of God’s judgment. In 1 Kings 17:1, Elijah informed Ahab that Israel would experience a drought that would last for years.

Then God did something unexpected. Instead of building on that significant moment and initiating the inevitable showdown with the prophets of Baal, God chose a different path for Elijah. According to verses 2–4, “Then the Lord said to Elijah, ‘Go to the east and hide by Kerith Brook, near where it enters the Jordan River. Drink from the brook and eat what the ravens bring you, for I have commanded them to bring you food’” (NLT).

In other words, “I have a different plan in mind for you, Elijah. I want you to disappear from the scene for a while. In fact, I want you to go to this little brook called Kerith and just hang out there.”

And that’s what Elijah did. He may have been a man of action, but first and foremost he was a man of faith and obedience. So, he went to a place of total obscurity. He took a time-out from his normal prophetic duties.

The reality is that sometimes God will use us and then say, “Now I’m going to work on you for a while. You’re not ready for what I have for you next. I’ve got to whip you into shape a little more.” That’s what He was doing with Elijah.

It wasn’t a time for action; it was a time for stillness and reflection. It wasn’t a time for striving; it was a time for prayer and study. It wasn’t a time for proving; it was a time for growing.

Maybe you’ve experienced a similar unexpected sidelining. Maybe there were cutbacks at work, and you were let go. Maybe you had a ministry that was flourishing but suddenly is now floundering. Perhaps sickness has altered your plans. You’ve had to make changes, and it seems like the end. But maybe it isn’t the end at all. Maybe it’s a new beginning.

The natural reaction to such circumstances is to become anxious or impatient. We may begin to question God, His methods, or His timing. Or we may try to force His hand by taking matters into our own hands. The apostle Paul recommended a different strategy: “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6–7 NLT).

God may have closed a door for you because He has another door ready to open at any time. Here’s what you need to do: Wait on the Lord and be faithful to Him. Often the things we go through in life are preparation for something else. Know that God is preparing you for something in your future.

Shared by Bruce Haikey from Harvest Ministries

09/04/2026

Hearing God’s Voice in His Word

“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.”
—Psalm 119:105

“God is love; He doesn’t punish people.” “God wants us to be our authentic selves and not listen to people who judge us.” “God doesn’t care about rules; He cares about what’s best for each person.” How many variations of these statements and others like them have you heard or read recently?

There are a lot of people today who claim to hear the voice of God telling them to do this or that. Some even claim God is telling them to disregard biblical teachings in favor of a more inclusive approach to Christianity. No matter how convincing these arguments may seem, however, we must remember that God never contradicts His Word. His truth never fades, changes, or evolves. It is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. He always will lead us according to what His Word says.

That’s a hard pill for some people to swallow, especially when they see God’s Word as keeping them from pursuing their own desires. As a result, some come up with some lame concepts, such as, “We’re not married, but God has told us it’s okay to have sex.” I can assure them that God didn’t say that because in His Word says, "God’s will is for you to be holy, so stay away from all sexual sin" (1 Thessalonians 4:3 NLT). God won’t contradict His Word.

We also need to realize that God’s Word isn’t an obstacle; it’s an opportunity. Think back to the time when people used to send letters by mail. If you were expecting a letter from someone, you’d stand at the window, waiting for what seemed like an eternity for the postal worker to come by. Then you’d bolt to the mailbox to look for your letter. Maybe it was from someone you were in love with. Maybe it was an answer to a job application. Maybe it was something you ordered in the mail. Maybe it was important news you’ve been waiting for.

But what if you had a handwritten note sent to you from God Himself? Would you carry it around in your pocket for a couple of weeks and open it when you got around to it? I doubt it. You probably would tear it open as you’re thinking, “Wow, God spoke to me! What does He have to say?”

The Bible is a written letter from God. Many people carry it around. They have it in different colors and sizes. They have it in different translations. They even have it on their phones and devices. But they never open it. A letter from God Himself goes unread.

What a missed opportunity! The psalmist wrote, “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path” (Psalm 119:105 NLT) God stands ready to illuminate every area of our lives. If you want Him to speak to you, then open His Word.

In the noise and busyness of social media, you’ll find countless people who will tell you what God wants and doesn’t want, what He loves and hates, what He rewards and punishes, and what He cares about and what He’s indifferent to.

But only in the quiet stillness of reading His Word for yourself will you find the truth about our heavenly Father.

Shared by Bruce Haikey from Harvest Ministries

About 1842, Native preachers saw their converts multiplying in spite of official opposition to Christianity that include...
09/04/2026

About 1842, Native preachers saw their converts multiplying in spite of official opposition to Christianity that included severe punishments. By 1849, the opposition ended, and 592 Methodists were in the Muscogee Nation. Asbury Mission was a new boarding school near North Fork Town (near today's Eufaula), and it was run by Methodist Missionaries. By 1853, most of the Methodist Churches within the Muscogee Creek Nation were served by Muscogee Creek pastors. Isn't that amazing?! Two early ones were Sam Checote and James McHenry. The takeaway here is the people, in the early years of their post-Removal lives, were passionate in their faith, against all pressures and hardships. They would not be deterred from following Jesus Christ, and their prayers to worship freely were answered. That is INSPIRING!!

09/03/2026

We would LOVE to get more historical photos of Haikey Chapel grounds, events, and people. If you would like to share your old pics, you can. Every 2nd Sunday, following the 11am service, you can bring them to the fellowship hall (white building). We can scan them and hand them right back to you, and you can enjoy a good meal. It takes only a few seconds. Next Sunday, September 6 will be 2nd Sunday when we will start this, and we will continue EVERY 2nd SUNDAY (every 4 weeks) UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!! Hope to see you then.

From the Broken Arrow Ledger, June 28, 1976
09/02/2026

From the Broken Arrow Ledger, June 28, 1976

09/01/2026

Circumstantial Evidence

“Then Gideon said to God, ‘If you are truly going to use me to rescue Israel as you promised, prove it to me in this way. I will put a wool fleece on the threshing floor tonight. If the fleece is wet with dew in the morning but the ground is dry, then I will know that you are going to help me rescue Israel as you promised.’ And that is just what happened. When Gideon got up early the next morning, he squeezed the fleece and wrung out a whole bowlful of water.”
—Judges 6:36–38

One of the crucial benefits in learning to be still is that it gives us the opportunity to become more aware of our circumstances. And that’s important because God often speaks to us through circumstances.

This is not to say that we should look for God’s hand in every unexpected encounter, every missed opportunity, and every stray comment someone makes. Sometimes circumstances are just circumstances. But I can tell you this: Although I’m not one to base major life decisions on circumstances alone, I’ve experienced occasions when I sensed that something was the will of God and then found that things fell into place circumstantially. I’ve also experienced times when circumstances have made it obvious that God was saying no to something.

A classic example of God graciously confirming His word through circumstances is found in the story of Gideon in Judges 6–8. God called Gideon to lead the Israelites against the Midianites. But Gideon had trouble seeing himself as a great military leader, so he asked God to confirm his calling. God worked through the circumstances of the morning dew to assure Gideon that he was the man for the job (see Judges 6:36–38).

Likewise, when the prophet Jonah tried to flee from God because he didn’t want to go to Nineveh, God used a storm at sea and a giant fish to bring his journey to an abrupt halt.

Of course, not all biblical examples are quite so dramatic. Acts 8:26–40 tells the story of Philip the Evangelist’s encounter with an Ethiopian official. According to verse 29, “The Holy Spirit said to Philip, ‘Go over and walk along beside the carriage’” (NLT). Philip followed the Spirit’s prompting and led the Ethiopian official to Christ. He obeyed the Spirit’s prompting and recognized the opportunity God had placed before him.

Two thousand years later, God still works through circumstances involving other people. For example, there have been times when I was listening to someone preach or was talking with a friend and suddenly realized that what the person was saying addressed a situation I was going through, even though the person was completely unaware of my circumstances. Those occasions made me realize that it was God Himself who was speaking to me through those individuals.

Maybe God has spoken to you through a pastor or a Christian friend. Or perhaps He has been speaking to you through circumstances. If so, pay attention. You’ll be glad you did.

Shared by Bruce Haikey from Harvest Ministries

08/31/2026

Busier Isn’t Always Better

“She came to Jesus and said, ‘Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.’ But the Lord said to her, ‘My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.’”
—Luke 10:40–42

In our busy culture, where communication devices, social media, and countless other distractions constantly demand our attention, one of the hardest things to do is to be still. To silence the noise and sit in quiet contemplation. To engage one-on-One with God, to speak and listen to Him with no interruptions. Yet, if Scripture teaches us anything, it’s that being still yields amazing results. In this week’s devotions, we will focus on what it means to be still before God.

Let’s set the scene for one of the best-known examples of being still in all of Scripture. When the Lord walked this earth, He had no place to call home. Jesus Himself said, “Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place even to lay his head” (Matthew 8:20 NLT). He traveled almost constantly. In His travels, though, He found something He liked about a home in Bethany where a man named Lazarus lived with his two sisters, Mary and Martha. Maybe Martha was a great cook. Maybe they were wonderful hosts.

What we do know is that Mary and Martha were quite different from each other. Mary was more the quiet, contemplative type. Martha was more the grab-the-bull-by-the-horns, assertive type.

One day, Jesus came to their home. Martha thought it would be a good idea to make Him a meal. She went into the kitchen and started working. Meanwhile, Mary thought it would be a great opportunity to sit at Jesus’ feet and hear what He had to say. As Mary was sitting, taking it all in, Martha was working frantically in the kitchen, growing more frustrated because Mary wasn’t helping her. Finally, Martha couldn’t contain herself any longer. She came out of the kitchen, looked down at Mary and Jesus, and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me” (Luke 10:40 NLT).

Jesus responded with these words: “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her” (verses 41–42 NLT)

Our culture wants us to believe that busier is better. But Jesus’ response to Martha makes it clear this isn’t always the case. If we get consumed by the desire to “accomplish things,” we run the risk of offering activity instead of adoration, work instead of worship, and perspiration instead of inspiration. There’s a time to sit and a time to move.

Shared by Bruce Haikey from Harvest Ministries

08/30/2026

Luke 24:6-7
[6] He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, [7] Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.

Life can move so quickly that we forget what matters most. Days blur together, comfort gets loud, and the needs right in front of us can become easy to overlook. Jesus invites us to wake up while there is still time. Not with fear, but with a softened heart that hears His Word and responds today. Ask God to show you any place where comfort has made you slow to love, slow to repent, or slow to obey. Open your hands again. Let Him lead you toward mercy, faithfulness, and a life that is ready to meet Him with peace.

Father, forgive me for falling into doubt and fear and unbelief. When I don’t understand something it is hard to remember it. It was hard for your followers to understand how or why their beloved messiah would be delivered into the hands of evil men, crucified, and then on the third day raised from the dead. That must have sounded unbelievable to them. There are so many mysteries in the kingdom I do not fully understand nor will I until I arrive home in heaven. I am finite and you are infinite and my ability to comprehend is limited. That is why faith is so important. I must have faith in your truth and goodness. Even when your followers saw you raise lazarus from the dead and the many other miracles you did I don’t think the full realization of who you were manifested in the depth of their being. How could it? They knew you were the messiah but you came in humility and not pomp and circumstance. You came to love not overthrow the Romans with power but to teach of a world where there is justice and love and forgiveness. They were learning a new way of living and loving. As they watched events unfold they saw their masters words ring true. You exemplify the power of a resurrected life. Teach me your ways Lord, which I might be like you. In Jesus name, amen.

Shared by Bruce Haikey from Prayer

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