GRACE TORONTO CHURCH BULLETIN
WE’RE GLAD YOU’VE JOINED US TODAY.
WHO WE ARE.
We are a community of city-centred, gospel-focused people striving to serve and renew Toronto through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
WHO WE WELCOME.
We welcome people of all races, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds and faiths – both religious and irreligious.
WHO WE BELIEVE IN.
We believe Christ is relevant to every person in every situation, and we want to help you discover him.
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GOD CALLS
CALL TO WORSHIP
—based on Psalm 91:2; Romans 10:9, 13
LEADER:
Let us worship God.
ALL:
“He is our refuge and our fortress,
our God, in whom we trust.”
LEADER:
Let us confess with our mouths, “Jesus is Lord,”
and believe in our hearts that God raised him from the dead.
ALL:
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
LEADER:
Let us call upon our true God, believing him in our hearts,
confessing him with our mouths, worshiping him in spirit and in truth.
SONG - BE THOU MY VISION
(© Public Domain. CCLI # 30639)
Be Thou my vision
O Lord of my heart
Naught be all else to me
Save that Thou art
Thou my best thought
By day or by night
Waking or sleeping
Thy presence my light
Be Thou my wisdom
Be Thou my true Word
I ever with Thee
And Thou with me Lord
Thou my great Father
I Thy true son
Thou in me dwelling
And I with Thee one
Riches I heed not
Nor man's empty praise
Thou mine inheritance
Now and always
Thou and Thou only
Be first in my heart
High King of heaven
My treasure Thou art
High King of heaven
When vict'ry is won
May I reach heaven's joys
O bright heaven's Sun
Heart of my own heart
Whatever befall
Still be my vision
O Ruler of all
SONG - MY SOUL WILL WAIT (PSALM 62)
(© 2021 Sovereign Grace Praise. CCLI # 7190363)
When the enemy surrounds
And my heart grows faint within
When the darkness overwhelms
And my fears are pressing in
I will trust in You O Lord
In the silence I will wait
I will stand upon Your Word
You're my solid rock and my salvation
My steadfast hope that won't be shaken
My soul will wait my soul will wait for You
You're my stronghold and my shield
In the midst of every threat
Though the wicked never yield
They will vanish like a breath
Yes I know the outcome's sure
Satan's evil plans will fail
In Your power I'm secure
You're my solid rock and my salvation
My steadfast hope that won't be shaken
My soul will wait my soul will wait for You
You're my comfort when I feel forsaken
My refuge and my sure foundation
My soul will wait my soul will wait for You
This is love I can't explain
This is mercy unreserved
Through Your sacrifice so great
I have peace that's undeserved
For the battle has been won
And I fear no shame or loss
Now the sting of death is gone
Oh what a Savior
Isn't he wonderful
Sing alleluia Christ is risen
Bow down before him
For he is Lord of all
Sing alleluia Christ is risen
SONG - ALL WHO ARE THIRSTY
(© 1998 Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire). CCLI # 2489542)
All who are thirsty
All who are weak
Come to the fountain
Dip your heart in the stream of life
Let the pain and the sorrow
Be washed away
In the waves of His mercy
As deep cries out to deep
We sing
Come Lord Jesus come
Come Lord Jesus come
Holy Spirit come
Holy Spirit come
GOD CLEANSES
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
—Psalm 130, NRSV
LEADER:
Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD.
ALL:
Lord, hear my voice!
LEADER:
Let your ears be attentive
to the voice of my supplications!
ALL:
If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities,
Lord, who could stand?
LEADER:
But there is forgiveness with you,
so that you may be revered.
ALL:
I wait for the LORD, my soul waits,
and in his word I hope;
my soul waits for the Lord
more than those who watch for the morning,
more than those who watch for the morning.
SILENT CONFESSION
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
—Romans 5:1-2, 5, NIV
Since we have been justified through faith,
we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
through whom we have gained access by faith
into this grace in which we now stand.
And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
And hope does not disappoint us,
because God has poured out his love into our hearts
by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
SONG OF ASSURANCE - LIVING HOPE
(© 2017 Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Songs, Sing My Songs, Bethel Music Publishing. CCLI# 7106807.)
How great the chasm that lay between us
How high the mountain I could not climb
In desperation I turned to heaven
And spoke Your name into the night
Then through the darkness Your loving-kindness
Tore through the shadows of my soul
The work is finished the end is written
Jesus Christ my living hope
Who could imagine so great a mercy
What heart could fathom such boundless grace
The God of ages stepped down from glory
To wear my sin and bear my shame
The cross has spoken I am forgiven
The King of kings calls me His own
Beautiful Savior I’m Yours forever
Jesus Christ my living hope
Hallelujah praise the One who set me free
Hallelujah death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There’s salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ my living hope
Then came the morning that sealed the promise
Your buried body began to breathe
Out of the silence the Roaring Lion
Declared the grave has no claim on me
Jesus Yours is the victory whoa
Jesus Christ my living hope
Oh God You are my living hope
PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AND THE CITY
COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS
YOUNG ADULTS AFTER SERVICE LUNCH
Are you between the ages of 18 and 25? Do you like food and friendship? Stick around after service on MAY 19 for a young adults lunch in the St. Andrew's Hall (2nd floor). Cost is $5.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY MOCKTAIL MINGLE
Kick off your summer with lunch and a mocktail-making adventure hosted by Women’s Ministry Sunday JUNE 2 from 12–2pm. Learn how to make that favourite Mocktail and in turn offer it up in hospitality to friends and neighbours. Seating is limited. Register at gracetoronto.ca/events
YSM JUST ACT BOOK LAUNCH
Come hear from Angie Peters, CEO of Yonge Street Mission on JUNE 15 from 11 AM - 1 PM as she shares about her newest book, Just Act. This is a book that mobilizes anyone who has a heart for the poor to step into the solution. First 50 to register receives a free copy! Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.
GRACE GOLF CLASSIC
Golfers of all skill levels are invited to the annual Grace Golf Classic. The tournament will take place on Saturday, JUNE 15, at Remington Golf Club. Cost is $115 or $90 for seniors. Email dave@daveandshen.com by JUNE 2 to register.
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK
SUPPLICATION (Isaiah 40) Are you feeling tired and weary today? Scripture reminds us we can seek after the Lord: those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.
SUPPORT
If you are in any form of need or if you are able to help others, please visit http://www.gracetoronto.ca/help or visit http://www.gracetoronto.ca/prayer to submit your prayers.
DIACONATE
The Diaconate exists to contribute to the flourishing of gospel-centered community by meeting the practical needs of our church community, and extending help and compassion to those experiencing hardship or difficult circumstances.
OFFERING
To set up your online giving or to learn more about giving options, visit gracetoronto.ca/give-online.
GOD COMMUNES
SCRIPTURE READING
JOHN 6:22-35 (ESVUK)
22 On the next day the crowd that remained on the other side of the sea saw that there had been only one boat there, and that Jesus had not entered the boat with his disciples, but that his disciples had gone away alone. 23 Other boats from Tiberias came near the place where they had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks. 24 So when the crowd saw that Jesus was not there, nor his disciples, they themselves got into the boats and went to Capernaum, seeking Jesus.
25 When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you come here?” 26 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. 27 Do not labour for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal.” 28 Then they said to him, “What must we do, to be doing the works of God?” 29 Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.” 30 So they said to him, “Then what sign do you do, that we may see and believe you? What work do you perform? 31 Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” 32 Jesus then said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” 34 They said to him, “Sir, give us this bread always.”
35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.
SERMON
Tarak George
Q&A
Text your questions to 416-830-0335
SONG OF RESPONSE - THIS I BELIEVE (THE CREED)
(© 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing. CCLI # 7018338)
Our Father everlasting
The all creating One
God Almighty
Through Your Holy Spirit
Conceiving Christ the Son
Jesus our Saviour
I believe in God our Father
I believe in Christ the Son
I believe in the Holy Spirit
Our God is three in One
I believe in the resurrection
That we will rise again
For I believe in the Name of Jesus
Our judge and our defender
Suffered and crucified
Forgiveness is in You
Descended into darkness
You rose in glorious life
Forever seated high
I believe in You
I believe You rose again
I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord
I believe in life eternal
I believe in the virgin birth
I believe in the saints'communion
And in Your holy Church
I believe in the resurrection
When Jesus comes again
For I believe in the Name of Jesus
COMMUNION
PRAYER FOR THOSE SEARCHING FOR TRUTH
Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, and the life. Grant that I might be undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing so. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open me to the reality of who you are. Give me an understanding of you that is coherent, convincing and that leads to the life you promise. Amen.
PRAYER OF BELIEF
Lord Jesus Christ, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever dared admit, but through you I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope. I thank you for paying my debt on the cross, taking what I deserved in order to offer me complete forgiveness. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you as my Saviour and Lord. Amen.
GOD COMMISSIONS
BENEDICTION
—2 Corinthians 13:14
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ
and the love of God
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit
be with you all.
PRAYER
Would you like prayer? Send us an email at prayer@gracetoronto.ca. We would love to intercede for you!
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