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 66:1-2, 4, NRSV

LEADER:

Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth; 

sing the glory of his name;

give to him glorious praise.

ALL:

All the earth worships you; 

they sing praises to you, 

sing praises to your name.

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SONG - PRAISE TO THE LORD THE ALMIGHTY

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SONG - MIGHTY TO SAVE‍

(© 2006 Hillsong Publishing. CCLI # 4591782.)

Ev’ryone needs compassion

Love that's never failing

Let mercy fall on me

Ev’ryone needs forgiveness

The kindness of a Saviour

The hope of nations

Saviour He can move the mountains

My God is mighty to save

He is mighty to save

Forever Author of salvation

He rose and conquered the grave

Jesus conquered the grave

So take me as You find me

All my fears and failures

Fill my life again

I give my life to follow

Ev’rything I believe in

Now I surrender

Shine your light and let the whole world see

We're singing

For the glory of the risen King

Jesus

Shine your light and let the whole world see

We're singing

For the glory of the risen King

SONG - EVERLASTING GOD

(© 2005 Thankyou Music. CCLI # 4556538)

Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord

We will wait upon the Lord, 

we will wait upon the Lord

Our God, You reign forever

Our hope our strong Deliverer

You are the everlasting God

the everlasting God

You do not faint, You won't grow weary

You're the defender of the weak

You comfort those in need

You lift us up on 

Wings like eagles

‍GOD CLEANSES

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

‍LEADER:

Merciful God,

we confess our sin and the sin of this world.

Although Christ is among us as our peace,

we are a people divided against ourselves

as we cling to the values of a broken world.

The fears and jealousies that we harbor

set neighbor against neighbor

and nation against nation.

We abuse your good gifts of imagination and freedom, 

of intellect and reason,

and turn them into bonds of oppression.

Lord, have mercy upon us;

heal and forgive us.

Set us free to serve you in the world as agents of your reconciling love in Jesus Christ.  

ALL:

Amen.

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SILENT CONFESSION

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WORDS OF ASSURANCE

—Romans 8:15-17, NRSV

You did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear,

but you have received a spirit of adoption.

When we cry, “Abba! Father!” it is that very Spirit

bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God,

and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ. 

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SONG OF ASSURANCE - ANCIENT OF DAYS

(© 2018 CityAlight Music. CCLI# 7121851.)

Though the nations rage

Kingdoms rise and fall

There is still one King

Reigning over all

So I will not fear

For this truth remains

That my God is the Ancient of Days

None above Him none before Him

All of time in His hands

For His throne it shall remain and ever stand

All the power all the glory

I will trust in His name

For my God is the Ancient of days

Though the dread of night

Overwhelms my soul

He is here with me

I am not alone

O His love is sure

And He knows my name

For my God is the Ancient of Days

Though I may not see

What the future brings

I will watch and wait

For the Saviour king

Then my joy complete

Standing face to face

In the presence of the Ancient of Days

For my God is 

The ancient of days

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PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AND THE CITY

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COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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NEWCOMERS BRUNCH

• Are you new to Grace Toronto? This brunch is for you! Join us in the St. Andrew's Hall after either service on June 8 to get to know some of our pastors and lay leaders. Bring your questions about our church and your appetite! Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.

20TH ANNIVERSARY PRAISE AND PRAYER

• Come celebrate 20 years of God’s faithfulness at Grace Toronto Church with an evening of worship, prayer, and reflection. We’ll look back with gratitude, pray for the work God is doing right now, and pray in anticipation for God's work to come. We'll have opportunities to sing and give praise as worship will be woven throughout the night, and there will be space for both personal and group prayer.
  

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

• Pastor Dan MacDonald and Sue MacDonald will lead our church through a two-week class on the doctrine of Complementarianism on May 18 and 25, 2025. Classes will run during our first service and second service.

GRACE GOLF CLASSIC

• Attention Grace Toronto Golfers of all skill levels! Grace Golf Classic is a scramble format taking place on Saturday June 14 at Mill Run Golf Club-Highland Course at 9am. Cost is $65-$70. Includes: green fee, golf cart, snacks and prizes. Registration deadline is Monday, June 2, 2025. Organizers will make teams. Contact dave@daveandshen.com for more info.

PCC WINE TASTING (35+)

• Are you 35+? Join us for a sommelier-guided wine tasting social! Includes an opportunity to support the Pregnancy Care Centre. Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.

PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

• MISSION (Acts 1:8-11) Before His ascension, Jesus gave the disciples the mission to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth. Reflect on how you are participating in this mission. Pray for boldness and the Spirit’s power to 
  

  
  

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

SCRIPTURE READING

1 Corinthians 12:4-26

4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.

7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.

12 Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. 14 Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many.

15 Now if the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” it would not for that reason stop being part of the body. 16 And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” it would not for that reason stop being part of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be? 18 But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. 19 If they were all one part, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many parts, but one body.

21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you!” And the head cannot say to the feet, “I don’t need you!” 22 On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23 and the parts that we think are less honorable we treat with special honor. And the parts that are unpresentable are treated with special modesty, 24 while our presentable parts need no special treatment. But God has put the body together, giving greater honor to the parts that lacked it, 25 so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. 26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every lart rejoices with it.

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SERMON

Stephen Ahn

Q&A

Text your questions to 416-830-0335

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SONG OF RESPONSE - BUILD MY LIFE

(© Said And Done Music, sixsteps Music, Thankyou Music, worshiptogether.com songs. CCLI # 7070345)

Worthy of ev'ry song we could ever sing

Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring

Worthy of ev'ry breath we could ever breathe

We live for You

Jesus the name above ev'ry other name

Jesus the only one who could ever save

Worthy of ev'ry breath we could ever breathe

We live for You

We live for You

Holy there is no one like You

There is none beside You

Open up my eyes in wonder and show me who You are

And fill me with Your heart

And lead me in Your love to those around me

I will build my life upon Your love

It is a firm foundation

I will put my trust in You alone

And I will not be 

shaken

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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

—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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