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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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INTRODUCTION

SONG - I WILL CELEBRATE

(© 1990 Maranatha Praise, Inc. CCLI #443123)

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I will celebrate

Sing unto the Lord

Sing to the Lord a new song

I will celebrate

Sing unto the Lord

Sing to the Lord a new song

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With my heart rejoicing within

With my mind focused on Him

With my hands raised to the heavens

All I am worshiping is Him

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SONG - HOUSE OF THE LORD

(© 2020 Be Essential Songs, Cashagamble Jet Music, Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Songs, and Sing My Songs)

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We worship the God who was

We worship the God who is

We worship the God who evermore will be

He opened the prison doors

He parted the raging sea

My God He holds the victory yeah

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There’s joy in the house of the Lord

There’s joy in the house of the Lord today

And we won’t be quiet

We shout out Your praise

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There’s joy in the house of the Lord

Our God is surely in this place

And we won’t be quiet

We shout out Your praise

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Oh oh oh

We shout out Your praise

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We sing to the God who heals

We sing to the God who saves

We sing to the God who always makes a way

‘Cause He hung up on that cross

Then He rose up from that grave

My God’s still rolling stones away

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We were the beggars

Now we’re royalty

We were the prisoners

Now we’re running free

We are forgiven accepted

Redeemed by His grace

Let the house of the Lord sing praise

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There is joy in this house oh yeah

There is joy there is joy

And we won’t be quiet

We’re gonna shout out Your praise

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‍GOD'S PURPOSE

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TESTIMONIES

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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

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SONG - GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS

(© 1923. Renewed 1951 Hope Publishing Company, Words: Hope Publishing Company, and Music: 1923. Renewed 1951 Hope Publishing Company. CCLI # 18723)

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Great is Thy faithfulness

Great is Thy faithfulness

Morning by morning

New mercies I see

All I have needed

Thy hand hath provided

Great is Thy faithfulness

Lord unto me

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Great is Thy faithfulness

O God my Father

There is no shadow

Of turning with Thee

Thou changest not

Thy compassions they fail not

As Thou hast been

Thou forever wilt be

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Summer and winter

And springtime and harvest

Sun moon and stars

In their courses above

Join with all nature

In manifold witness

To Thy great faithfulness

Mercy and love

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Pardon for sin

And a peace that endureth

Thy own dear presence

To cheer and to guide

Strength for today

And bright hope for tomorrow

Blessings all mine

With ten thousand beside

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‍GOD'S PURPOSE

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TESTIMONIES

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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

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SONG OF ASSURANCE - AMAZING GRACE

(© Words: Public Domain; Music: Public Domain)

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Amazing grace how sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me

I once was lost but now am found

Was blind but now I see

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‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear

And grace my fears relieved

How precious did that grace appear

The hour I first believed

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The Lord has promised good to me

His Word my hope secures

He will my shield and portion be

As long as life endures

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Through many dangers toils and snares

I have already come

‘Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far

And grace will lead me home

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When we’ve been there ten thousand years

Bright shining as the sun

We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise

Than when we first begun

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SONG - BE THOU MY VISION

(© Public Domain. CCLI # 30639)

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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

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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

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Riches I heed not

Nor man’s empty praise

Thou mine inheritance

Now and always

Thou and Thou only

Be first in my heart

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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

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GOD'S PLAN

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TESTIMONIES

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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

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SONG - GOD OF THIS CITY

(© 2006 sixsteps Music; worshiptogether.com songs. CCLI #5037070)

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You’re the God of this city

You’re the King of these people

You’re the Lord of this nation

You are

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You’re the light in this darkness

You’re the hope to the hopeless

You’re the peace to the restless

You are

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There is no one like our God

There is no one like You God

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Greater things have yet to come

And greater things have still to be done

In this city

Greater things have yet to come

And greater things have still to be done here

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You’re the Lord of creation

The Creator of all things

You’re the King above all kings

You are

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You’re the strength in the weakness

You’re the love to the broken

You’re the joy in the sadness

You are

Greater things have yet to come

And greater things have still to be done

In this city

Where glory shines from hearts alive

With praise for You and love for You

In this city

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FINAL THOUGHTS

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PRAYER OF BLESSING

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COMMUNION
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SONG - THE BLESSING

(© 2020 Capitol CMG Paragon; Kari Jobe Carnes Music; Worship Together Music; Writer’s Roof Publishing; Music by Elevation Worship Publishing. CCLI #7147007.)

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The Lord bless you

And keep you

Make his face shine upon you

And be gracious to you

The Lord turn his

Face toward you

And give you peace

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Amen

Amen

Amen

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May his favor

Be upon you

And a thousand generations

And your family

And your children

And their children

And their children

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May his presence

Go before you

And behind you

And beside you

All around you

And within you

He is with you

He is with you

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In the morning

In the evening

In your coming

And your going

In your weeping

And rejoicing

He is for you

He is for you

He is for you

He is for you

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BENEDICTION

Numbers 6:24-26

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LEADER: 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

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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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COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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SHADES OF BLUE RECITAL

• All are welcome to this violin recital by Elise Wiesinger with pianist Rebecca Synard featuring a variety of music from baroque to blues. Offering musical perspectives on aspects of life, joy, grief, and love. The concert will incclude music by Ravel, Bach, and Sibelius. Little shades of blue that speak to the human experience and provide connections between art, beauty, and faith.

PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

• WORSHIP (2 Corinthians 13:14) The Trinity reveals the fullness of God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Reflect on how each person of the Trinity has been at work in your life. Pray with gratitude for the unity and love within the Godhead and for your worship to reflect His glory.‍

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