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This Sunday: August 2, 2026

SERMON
This Sunday: The Rev. Dr. Mike Harbert

“God’s Compassionate Provision”
Matthew 14:13-21

Bible Passages:

Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 17:1-7,16; Matthew 14:13-21

Lector:
Sis Connolly

Crucifer:
Mick Connolly

Ushers:
Peter McKee and Bob Janzen

Flowers:
Pam and Greg Kent

Fellowship:
C. Jill Hefte and Lynn Goree

Musicians

Igor Poklad, clarinet
Jon-Mark Hurley, tenor and cantor
Cathryn Wilkinson, organ

 

Prelude

Concertino……….Giuseppe Tartini, arr. G. Jacob

1. Grave

2. Allegro molto

3. Adagio

4. Allegro risoluto

Largo from  Serse……….Georg Friedrich Händel, arr. Reinhard/Berkes

Offertory

Sonata No. 11, K. 331……….Mozart

Andante grazioso

Communion

“Adagio” from Clarinet Concerto in A, K. 622……….Mozart

One Bread, One Body……….John Foley

Organ Postlude

Sarabande in D Minor……….Handel

 

Welcome to guest musicians Igor Poklad, clarinet, and Jon-Mark Hurley, cantor.

A native of Odesa, Ukraine, Igor Poklad began his musical studies at the Odesa State Conservatory before moving to the U.S., where he earned his BM and MM (Clarinet Performance and Music History) from San Francisco State University. An award-winning soloist, he performed with various Bay Area orchestras and chamber ensembles before joining the US Air Force Band program. As a member of the US Air Forces in Europe Band (Germany), he led the USAFE Clarinet Quartet on extensive concert tours throughout Europe and the Middle East. Alongside the clarinet and bass clarinet, Igor also enjoys playing Renaissance and Baroque music on various recorders.

Jon-Mark Hurley is a collaborative pianist, conductor, actor, and vocalist with a career spanning church music, musical theatre, film, and television. He currently serves as Assistant Director and Collaborative Pianist for Monterey Peninsula Voices and the Aria Women’s Choir and previously served as Director of Traditional Worship at Compass Church. A SAG-AFTRA and AEA performer with a Master of Music from Belmont University, Jon-Mark is passionate about creating meaningful worship experiences through musical excellence, collaboration, and the power of storytelling.

 

Music Coming Up!

August 9

Music for String Duo

Nathan Nguyen, violin

Daisy Swanson, viola

Jeanne McCulloch, cantor

Nicholas Mourlam, organ

August 16

Cathryn Wilkinson, piano

Music of François Couperin, le Grand (“The Great”)

August 23

Janneke Hoogland, cello

Cathryn Wilkinson, piano

Sunday Services Archive

The Rev. Dr. Michael Harbert

Pastor's Letter

Dear CitF Family,

Last week was an epic week as my life-long friend and I made our trek from Arroyo Seco to Big Sur. I’ve shared a few pictures to give you a taste of what we experienced. One picture shows our view back towards Arroyo Seco as we were climbing to the Ridge Road. Another shows Steve and me after we’d made it to the Ridge Road. The final picture shows our view from our final camping spot overlooking the ocean. It was a truly memorable time together!

This week we’re focusing on the continuing story of Jacob as found in Genesis 32:22-31. Here we see the gracious way God met Jacob in his time of need. The heart-cry of the psalmist in this week’s Psalm (17:1-7,16) expresses the heart Jacob must have had. We’re also focusing on one of the epic story’s from Jesus’ life, Jesus’ feeding of the 5000. In this story we see God’s gracious response to our needs and the call Jesus gives to us as his chosen disciples.

Spend time reflecting on these great passages. Let them speak to your heart. And come Sunday ready to worship and respond to God’s call as we celebrate communion together.

Grace and Peace,
Pastor Mike

Small Groups & Bible Study

Growth Groups
These are gatherings where CitF members and friends can explore faith and deepen fellowship.

Sunday Bible Study
We meet every Sunday in the Multipurpose Room
from 9:00 – 9:40 a.m.
to discuss the scripture passages of the day.
Pastor Mike leads our weekly discussions.

Women’s Bible Study
with Rev. Dr. Laura Harbert
The first and third Tuesday of each month 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
At Mia Jarick’s home in Pacific Grove
Contact Mia to RSVP
miajarick1@yahoo.com
831-917-3202

Men’s Bible Study
The Thursday morning Men’s Bible Study
is taking a summer break and will resume in the fall.

If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Mike at
(831) 915-4413 or pastormike@churchintheforest.org.

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