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.

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SONG - SING TO THE KING

(© 2003 CCLI # 4010902)

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Sing to the King Who is coming to reign

Glory to Jesus the Lamb that was slain

Life and salvation His empire shall bring

And joy to the nations when Jesus is King

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Come let us sing a song

A song declaring that we belong to Jesus

He is all we need

Lift up a heart of praise

Sing now with voices raised to Jesus

Sing to the King

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For His returning we watch and we pray

We will be ready the dawn of that day

We'll join in singing with all the redeemed

'Cause Satan is vanquished and Jesus is King

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SONG - A MIGHTY FORTRESS

(© 2009 sixsteps Music. Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing. CCLI Song # 5488935.)

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Our God is a consuming fire

A burning holy flame with glory and freedom

Our God is the only righteous judge

Ruling over us with kindness and wisdom

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And we will keep our eyes on You

We will keep our eyes on You

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A mighty fortress is our God

A sacred refuge is Your name

Your Kingdom is unshakable

And with You forever we will reign

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Our God is jealous for His own

None could comprehend His love and His mercy

Our God is exalted on His throne

High above the heavens forever He is worthy

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We will keep our eyes on You

We will keep our eyes on You

So we can set our hearts on You

Lord we will set our hearts on You

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With You forever we will reign

With You forever we will reign

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SONG - THE HEART OF WORSHIP

(© 1999 Thankyou Music. CCLI # 2296522)

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When the music fades all is stripped away

And I simply come

Longing just to bring something that's of worth

That will bless Your heart

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I'll bring You more than a song

For a song in itself is not what You have required

You search much deeper within

Through the way things appear

You're looking into my heart

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I'm coming back to the heart of worship

And it's all about You all about You Jesus

I'm sorry Lord for the thing I've made it

When it's all about You all about You Jesus

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King of endless worth no one could express

How much You deserve

Though I'm weak and poor all I have is Yours

Ev'ry single breath

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GOD CLEANSES

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

LEADER:

Almighty and merciful God,

we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep.

We have followed too much

the devices and desires of our own hearts.

We have offended against your holy laws.

We have left undone those things which we ought to have done;

and we have done those things which we ought not to have done.

ALL:

O Lord, have mercy upon us.

Spare those who confess their faults.

Restore those who are penitent,

according to your promises declared to the world

in Christ Jesus, our Lord.

And grant, O merciful God, for his sake,

that we may live a holy, just, and humble life

to the glory of your holy name.

Amen.

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SILENT CONFESSION

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WORDS OF ASSURANCE

—based on Romans 8:34; 2 Corinthians 5:17

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LEADER:

Hear the good news!

Who is in a position to condemn?

Only Christ,

and Christ died for us,

Christ rose for us,

Christ reigns in power for us,

Christ prays for us.

Anyone who is in Christ

is a new creation.

The old life has gone;

a new life has begun.

Know that you are forgiven, and be at peace.

ALL:

Thanks be to God

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SONG OF ASSURANCE - IN CHRIST ALONE

(© 2001 Thankyou Music. CCLI # 3350395)

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In Christ alone my hope is found

He is my light my strength my song

This Cornerstone this solid Ground

Firm through the fiercest drought and storm

What heights of love what depths of peace

When fears are stilled when strivings cease

My Comforter my All in All

Here in the love of Christ I stand

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In Christ alone who took on flesh

Fullness of God in helpless babe

This gift of love and righteousness

Scorned by the ones He came to save

Till on that cross as Jesus died

The wrath of God was satisfied

For every sin on Him was laid

Here in the death of Christ I live

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There in the ground His body lay

Light of the world by darkness slain

Then bursting forth in glorious Day

Up from the grave He rose again

And as He stands in victory

Sin's curse has lost its grip on me

For I am His and He is mine

Bought with the precious blood of Christ

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No guilt in life no fear in death

This is the power of Christ in me

From life's first cry to final breath

Jesus commands my destiny

No power of hell no scheme of man

Can ever pluck me from His hand

Till He returns or calls me home

Here in the power of Christ I'll stand

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PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AND THE CITY

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COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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CHURCH WIDE SURVEY

• Have 5 minutes to spare? We are collecting responses for our 2025 church wide survey and we want to hear from you! Scan the QR code in your pew to fill out the survey today.

SUMMER EATS

• All are invited to walk to a nearby affordable restaurant for lunch today after the 2nd service! Meet by the Welcome Desk in the lobby, and we'll depart together at 12:45 pm. All you need is your wallet and a willingness to make new friends.

CALL FOR WORSHIP LEADERS

• We are currently looking for worship leaders who are experienced in drums, bass, electric guitar or piano to audition for the Worship Ministry. If you're interested, please contact Chun at chun@gracetoronto.ca.

FAMILY MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

• If you are an expecting family or a mother on maternity leave, Family Ministries have a few opportunities for you! Please contact alisha@gracetoronto.ca to learn more about our baby gift box program and Fall Mom's Group.

EAST END PARISH SOCIAL

• Do you live in the East End? Come on down to Woodbine Beach Park Playground TODAY from 3-5 PM for a family-friendly social on the beach near the children’s playground! Bring some cool drinks, a beach towel, and chill beach vibes.

GTMEN PUB NIGHT

• Back by popular demand! Here is an opportunity for GTMen to reconnect and fellowship before summer ends! Join us on Thursday, August 28th from 6–8 PM at Pogue Mahone (777 Bay St.). Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events

GRACE GATHERINGS REGISTRATION

• Want to join a Grace Gathering Small Group? The Fall 2025 semester will begin on September 1, 2025 Registration will be OPEN between September 1-15, 2025. To register and learn more about our Grace Gatherings,  please go to, https://gracetoronto.ca/grace-gatherings.

PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

• HOPE (Romans 15:13) God fills us with joy and peace as we trust in Him so that we may overflow with hope. Reflect on the hope you have in Christ. Pray for the Spirit’s power to sustain you in hope, even in difficult times.

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.
• Click here for more information.

OFFERING

• To set up your online giving or to learn more about giving options, visit gracetoronto.ca/give.

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GOD COMMUNES

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SCRIPTURE READING

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Genesis 32:24–32

24 So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. 25 When the man saw that he could not overpower him, he touched the socket of Jacob’s hip so that his hip was wrenched as he wrestled with the man. 26 Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.”

But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.”

27 The man asked him, “What is your name?”

“Jacob,” he answered.

28 Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome.”

29 Jacob said, “Please tell me your name.”

But he replied, “Why do you ask my name?” Then he blessed him there.

30 So Jacob called the place Peniel, saying, “It is because I saw God face to face, and yet my life was spared.”

31 The sun rose above him as he passed Peniel, and he was limping because of his hip. 32 Therefore to this day the Israelites do not eat the tendon attached to the socket of the hip, because the socket of Jacob’s hip was touched near the tendon.

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SERMON

Tarak George

Q&A

Text your questions to 416-830-0335

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SONG OF RESPONSE -YET NOT I BUT THROUGH CHRIST IN ME

(© 2018 CityAlight Music. CCLI # 7121852)

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What gift of grace is Jesus my redeemer

There is no more for heaven now to give

He is my joy my righteousness and freedom

My steadfast love my deep and boundless peace

To this I hold my hope is only Jesus

For my life is wholly bound to his

Oh how strange and divine I can sing all is mine

Yet not I but through Christ in me

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The night is dark but I am not forsaken

For by my side the Saviour he will stay

I labour on in weakness and rejoicing

For in my need his power is displayed

To this I hold my Shepherd will defend me

Through the deepest valley he will lead

Oh the night has been won and I shall overcome

Yet not I but through Christ in me

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No fate I dread I know I am forgiven

The future sure the price it has been paid

For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon

And he was raised to overthrow the grave

To this I hold my sin has been defeated

Jesus now and ever is my plea

Oh the chains are released I can sing I am free

Yet not I but through Christ in me

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With every breath I long to follow Jesus

For he has said that he will bring me home

And day by day I know he will renew me

Until I stand with joy before the throne

To this I hold my hope is only Jesus

All the glory evermore to him

When the race is complete still my lips shall repeat

Yet not I but through Christ in me

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When the race is complete still my lips shall repeat

Yet not I but through Christ in me

Yet not I but through Christ in me

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COMMUNION
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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.

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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.

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GOD COMMISSIONS

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BENEDICTION

—Numbers 6:24-26

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.

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PRAYER

Would you like prayer?  Send us an email at prayer@gracetoronto.ca.  We would love to intercede for you!

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