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 150:1-2, 6, ESV

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LEADER:

Praise the Lord!

Praise God in his sanctuary;

Praise him in his mighty heavens!

Praise him for his mighty deeds;

Praise him according to his excellent greatness!

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ALL:

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord!

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SONG - 10,000 REASONS (BLESS THE LORD)

(© 2011 Thankyou Music, Said And Done Music, and SHOUT! Publishing. CCLI # 6016351)

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Bless the Lord O my soul

O my soul

Worship His holy name

Sing like never before

O my soul

I'll worship Your holy name

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The sun comes up it's a new day dawning

It's time to sing Your song again

Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me

Let me be singing when the evening comes

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You're rich in love and You're slow to anger

Your name is great and Your heart is kind

For all Your goodness I will keep on singing

Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find

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And on that day when my strength is failing

The end draws near and my time has come

Still my soul will sing Your praise unending

Ten thousand years and then forevermore

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SONG - PRAISE

(© Brandon Lake Music; For Humans Publishing; Maverick City Publishing; Capitol CMG Genesis; Capitol CMG Paragon; Housefires Sounds; Writer's Roof Publishing; Music by Elevation Worship Publishing. CCLI Song # 7213077)

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I’ll praise in the valley

Praise on the mountain

I’ll praise when I’m sure

Praise when I’m doubting

I’ll praise when outnumbered

Praise when surrounded

'Cause praise is the water

My enemies drown in

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As long as I’m breathing

I’ve got a reason to

Praise the Lord oh my soul

Praise the Lord oh my soul

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I’ll praise when I feel it

And I’ll praise when I don’t

I’ll praise 'cause I know

You’re still in control

'Cause my praise is a weapon

It’s more than a sound

My praise is the shout

That brings Jericho down

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Praise the Lord oh my soul

Praise the Lord oh my soul

I won’t be quiet

My God is alive

How could I keep it inside

Praise the Lord oh my soul

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I’ll praise 'cause You’re sovereign

Praise 'cause You reign

Praise 'cause You rose and defeated the grave

I’ll praise 'cause You’re faithful

Praise 'cause You’re true

Praise 'cause there’s nobody greater than You

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Praise the Lord oh my soul

Praise the Lord oh my soul

Praise the Lord oh my soul

Praise the Lord oh my soul

I won’t be quiet

My God is alive

How could I keep it inside

I won’t be quiet

My God is alive

How could I keep it inside

I won’t be quiet

My God is alive

How could I keep it inside

Praise the Lord oh my soul

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Let everything that has breath

Praise the Lord

Praise the Lord

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SONG -A THOUSAND HALLELUJAHS

(© 2022 City and Vine Music Publishing International; Phil Wickham Music; Simply Global Songs. CCLI Song # 7190270)

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Who else would rocks cry out to worship

Whose glory taught the stars to shine

Perhaps creation longs to have the words to sing

But this joy is ours

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With a thousand hallelujahs

We magnify Your name

You alone deserve the glory

The honor and the praise

Lord Jesus this song is forever Yours

A thousand hallelujahs

And a thousand more

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Who else would die for our redemption

Whose resurrection means we'll rise

There isn't time enough to sing of all You've done

But we have eternity to try

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Praise to the Lord

To the Lamb

To the King of heaven

Praise for He rose

Now He reigns

We will sing forever

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‍GOD CLEANSES

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

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ALL:

Eternal and merciful God,

you have loved us with a love beyond our understanding,

and you have set us on paths of righteousness for your name’s sake.

Yet we have strayed from your way;

we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed,

through what we have done and what we have left undone.

As we remember the lavish gift of your grace

symbolized in baptism, O God,

we praise you and give you thanks that you forgive us yet again.

Grant us now, we pray, the grace to die daily to sin,

and to rise daily to new life in Christ,

who lives and reigns with you,

and in whose strong name we pray.

Amen.

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SILENT CONFESSION

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WORDS OF ASSURANCE

—1 Peter 1:18-21, NRSV

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You know that you were ransomed

from the futile ways inherited from your ancestors,

not with perishable things like silver or gold,

but with the precious blood of Christ,

like that of a lamb without defect or blemish.

He was destined before the foundation of the world,

but was revealed at the end of the ages for your sake.

Through him you have come to trust in God,

who raised him from the dead and gave him glory,

so that your faith and hope are set on God.

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SONG OF ASSURANCE - TRUST IN GOD

(© Brandon Lake Music; Music by Elevation Worship Publishing; A Wong Made Write Publishing; Integrity's Praise! Music. CCLI Song # 7206001)

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Blessed assurance

Jesus is mine

He's been my fourth man in the fire

Time after time

Born of His Spirit

Washed in His blood

And what He did for me on Calvary

Is more than enough

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I trust in God

My Savior

The One who will never fail

He will never fail

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Perfect submission

All is at rest

I know the author of tomorrow

Has ordered my steps

So this is my story

And this is my song

I’m praising my risen King and Savior

All the day long

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I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered

I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered

I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered

That’s why I trust Him

That’s why (I trust Him)

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PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AND THE CITY

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COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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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.

AFTER SERVICE BRUNCH

• Stick around after either service on August 3rd for brunch in the St. Andrew's Hall! Catch up with friends - or make new ones - over a plate of eggs, hash browns, bacon, and pancakes! Cost is $10 per person, and children 12 and under are free! RSVP at gracetoronto.ca/events

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.

PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

• FORGIVENESS (Matthew 6:14-15) Jesus teaches that forgiving others is central to the Christian life. Reflect on whether there is someone you need to forgive. Pray for the humility and grace to forgive as Christ has forgiven you.

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.
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OFFERING

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GOD COMMUNES

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SCRIPTURE READING

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Genesis 11:1-9

1 Now the whole world had one language and a common speech. 2 As people moved eastward, they found a plain in Shinar and settled there.

3 They said to each other, “Come, let’s make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” They used brick instead of stone, and tar for mortar. 4 Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves; otherwise we will be scattered over the face of the whole earth.”

5 But the Lord came down to see the city and the tower the people were building. 6 The Lord said, “If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them. 7 Come, let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other.”

8 So the Lord scattered them from there over all the earth, and they stopped building the city. 9 That is why it was called Babel—because there the Lord confused the language of the whole world. From there the Lord scattered them over the face of the whole earth.

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SERMON

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Q&A

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SONG OF RESPONSE - LORD I NEED YOU

(© 2011 Sweater Weather Music, Valley Of Songs Music, and Thankyou Music. CCLI# 5925687)

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Lord I come I confess

Bowing here I find my rest

And without You I fall apart

You're the one that guides my heart

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Lord I need You oh I need You

Ev'ry hour I need You

My one defense my righteousness

Oh God how I need You

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Where sin runs deep Your grace is more

Where grace is found is where You are

And where You are Lord I am free

Holiness is Christ in me

Where You are Lord I am free

Holiness is Christ in me

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So teach my song to rise to You

When temptation comes my way

And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You

Jesus You're my hope and stay

And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You

Jesus You're my hope and stay

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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

—Romans 15:5, NIV

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May the God who gives endurance and

encouragement give you a spirit of unity

among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus,

so that with one heart and mouth you may

glorify the God and Father of our Lord

Jesus Christ

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PRAYER

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