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

—Psalm 95:1-2, NIV

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LEADER:

Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;

let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.

ALL:

Let us come before him with thanksgiving

and extol him with music and song.

Praise the Lord!

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SONG - ALL CREATURES OF OUR GOD AND KING

(© 2002 Moon & Musky Music. CCLI # 3608102)

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All creatures of our God and King

Lift up your voice and with us sing

O praise Him alleluia

Thou burning sun with golden beam

Thou silver moon with softer gleam

O praise Him O praise Him

Alleluia alleluia alleluia

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Thou rushing wind that art so strong

Ye clouds that sail in Heav'n along

O praise Him alleluia

Thou rising moon in praise rejoice

Ye lights of evening find a voice

O praise Him O praise Him

Alleluia alleluia alleluia

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Let all things their Creator bless

And worship Him in humbleness

O praise Him alleluia

Praise praise the Father praise the Son

And praise the Spirit three in One

O praise Him O praise Him

Alleluia alleluia alleluia

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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 - PRAISE TO THE LORD THE ALMIGHTY

(© 2004 Word Music, LLC, Rocketown Music, LLC., and Sweater Weather Music. CCLI # 4345378)

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Praise to the Lord

The Almighty the King of creation

O my soul praise Him

For He is thy health and salvation

All ye who hear

Now to His temple draw near

Praise Him in glad adoration

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Praise to the Lord

Who o’er all things so wondrously reigneth

Shelters thee under His wings,

yea so gently sustaineth

Hast thou not seen

How thy desires e’er have been

Granted in what He ordaineth

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Praise to the Lord

Who will prosper thy work and defend thee

Surely His goodness and mercy

Shall daily attend thee

Ponder anew

What the Almighty can do

If with His love He befriend thee

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Praise to the Lord

O let all that is in me adore Him

All that has life and breath

Come now with praises before Him

Let the Amen sound from His people again

Gladly forever adore Him

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GOD CLEANSES

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

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ALL:

O gracious and gentle and condescending God,

God of peace, Father of mercy, God of all comfort:

we confess before you the evil of our hearts;

we acknowledge that we are too inclined

toward anger, jealousy, and revenge,

to ambition and pride,

which often give rise to discord and bitter feelings

between others and us.

Too often have we thus both offended and grieved you,

O long-suffering Father.

Forgive us this sin and permit us to partake of the blessing

you have promised the peacemakers,

who shall be called the children of God.

Through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

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SILENT CONFESSION

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WORDS OF ASSURANCE

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—from 1 John 1:5, 7, NRSV

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This is the message we have heard from God

and proclaim to you,

that God is light and in God there is no darkness at all.

If we walk in the light, as God is in the light,

we have fellowship with one another,

and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.

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SONG OF ASSURANCE - PROMISES

(© 2020 Bethel Worship Publishing; Maverick City Publishing; Capitol CMG Paragon; ForTheDreamers Publishing; JDW Legacy Publishing; Aaron Moses Chiriboga Music; Heaven Publishing. CCLI Song # 7149439)

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God of Abraham You're the God of covenant

Of faithful promises

Time and time again You have proven

You do just what You say

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Though the storms may come

And the winds may blow

I'll remain steadfast

And let my heart learn when You speak a word

It will come to pass

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Great is Your faithfulness to me

Great is Your faithfulness to me

From the rising sun to the setting same

I will praise Your name

Great is Your faithfulness to me

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God from age to age

Though the earth may pass away

Your word remains the same yeah

Your history can prove

There's nothing You can't do

You're faithful and true

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I put my faith in Jesus

My anchor to the ground

My hope and firm foundation

He'll never let me down

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PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AND THE CITY

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COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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COMMUNION VOLUNTEERS

• We are seeking 25 volunteers to help prepare Communion elements for the 11:15 AM service, beginning in Janurary. If you are interested in serving, please email communion@gracetoronto.ca for more information.

GRACE GATHERINGS REGISTRATION

• Want to join a Grace Gathering Small Group? The Winter 2026 semester will begin on January 19.Registration will be OPEN between January 4-18 this year. To register and learn more about our Grace Gatherings, please go to, gracetoronto.ca/grace-gatherings.

MINISTRY AND VOLUNTEER FAIR

• What gifts and interests has God given you that you can use to serve your community? Join us in the St Andrew's Hall after service on January 11th for donuts, coffee, and to learn about the ministry opportunities at Grace.

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY

• Join us every Tuesday from January 20 to March 17 at 7pm in St. Andrew’s Hall as we explore the book of Ecclesiastes and discover what the Bible reveals about life’s true meaning. Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.

NEWCOMER'S BRUNCH

• Are you new to Grace Toronto? This brunch is for you! Join us in the St. Andrew's Hall after either service on January 18th to get to know some of our pastors and lay leaders. Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events to help us know how much food to order.

GTMEN'S HUB

• GTMen's Hub returns on January 20th! We meet every Tuesday at 7PM. We will be taking a 12-week journey on studying the Psalms.

KIDS CAFE

• Join us for a kid-friendly coffee hour on Sunday, January 25th after the first service. Enjoy fellowship, delicious baked goods, and specialty hot drinks! Cost of entrance is one canned food item per person.

KINGDOM COME

• Join us for an evening of encounter, worship, and praying for revival in Toronto. We will be gathering with churches across the city at St. Paul's Bloor Street on January 30th at 7 PM.

‍PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

• IDENTITY (Mark 1:9–11) At Jesus’ baptism, the Father declared, “You are my beloved Son.” Our identity is found in being beloved children of God. Reflect on the truth of who you are in Christ. Pray for assurance of His love and a life that flows from it.

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, visitgracetoronto.ca/give.

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GOD COMMUNES

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SCRIPTURE READING

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Matt 16:18, Acts 1:8, Gal. 5:16, Eph. 5:15

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Matt. 16:18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.

Acts 1: 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Gal. 5:16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. 17 For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want.

Eph. 5:15 Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. 19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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SERMON

Dan MacDonald

Q&A

Text your questions to 416-830-0335

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SONG OF RESPONSE - CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS

(© Words: Public Domain. CCLI Song # 23938)

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Crown Him with many crowns

The Lamb upon His throne

Hark how the heavenly anthem drowns

All music but its own

Awake my soul and sing

Of Him who died for thee

And hail Him as thy matchless King

Through all eternity

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Crown Him the Lord of life

Who triumphed o'er the grave

And rose victorious in the strife

For those He came to save

His glories now we sing

Who died and rose on high

Who died eternal life to bring

And lives that death may die

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Crown Him the Lord of love

Behold His hands and side

Rich wounds yet visible above

In beauty glorified

No angel in the sky

Can fully bear that sight

But downward bends each burning eye

At mysteries so bright

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Crown Him the Lord of peace

Whose power a sceptre sways

From pole to pole

That wars may cease

And all be prayer and praise

His reign shall know no end

And round His pierced feet

Fair flowers of paradise extend

Their fragrance ever sweet

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Crown Him the Lord of years

The Potentate of time

Creator of the rolling spheres

Ineffably sublime

All hail Redeemer hail

For Thou hast died for me

Thy praise shall never never fail

Throughout eternity

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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

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—2 Thessalonians 2:16-17, NIV

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May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father,

who loved us and by his grace

gave us eternal encouragement and good hope,

encourage your hearts and strengthen you

in every good deed and word.

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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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