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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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GOD CALLS

CALL TO WORSHIP

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—Psalm 124:8, NRSV

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LEADER:

Our help is in the name of the LORD,

ALL:

who made heaven and earth.

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SONG - O PRAISE HIM (ALL THIS FOR A KING)

(© 2003 worshiptogether.com, sixsteps Music. CCLI# 4158022)

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O praise Him

O praise Him

He is holy

He is holy

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Turn your ear to heaven

And hear the noise inside

The sound of angel's awe

The sound of angel's songs

And all this for a King

We could join and sing

All to Christ the King

How constant how divine

This song of ours will rise

O how constant how divine

This love of ours will rise will rise

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Turn your gaze to heaven

And raise a joyous noise

The sound of salvation come

The sound of rescued ones

And all this for a King

Angels join to sing

All for Christ the King

How infinite and sweet

This love so rescuing

O how infinitely sweet

This great love that has redeemed

As one we sing

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Alleluia alleluia

He is holy

He is holy yeah

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SONG - GLORY

(© 2002 Hillsong Publishing. CCLI # 3744592)

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Great is the Lord God almighty

Great is the Lord on high

The train of His robe

Fills the temple

And we cry out

Highest praise

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Glory to the risen king

Glory to the Son

Glorious Son

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Lift up your heads

Open the doors

Let the king

Of glory come in

And forever be our God

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Holy is the Lord

God almighty

Holy is the Lord on high

Let all the earth

Bow before you

And crown You Lord of all

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SONG - EVERLASTING GOD

(© 2005 Thankyou Music. CCLI # 4556538)

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Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord

We will wait upon the Lord,

we will wait upon the Lord

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Our God, You reign forever

Our hope our strong Deliverer

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You are the everlasting God

the everlasting God

You do not faint, You won't grow weary

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You're the defender of the weak

You comfort those in need

You lift us up on wings like eagles

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GOD CLEANSES

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

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—Psalm 130, NRSV

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LEADER:

Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD.

ALL:

Lord, hear my voice!

LEADER:

Let your ears be attentive

to the voice of my supplications!

ALL:

If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities,

Lord, who could stand?

LEADER:

But there is forgiveness with you,

so that you may be revered.

ALL:

I wait for the LORD, my soul waits,

and in his word I hope;

my soul waits for the Lord

more than those who watch for the morning,

more than those who watch for the morning.

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SILENT CONFESSION

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WORDS OF ASSURANCE

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—Psalm 145:13-14, NRSV

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The LORD is faithful in all his words,

and gracious in all his deeds.

The LORD upholds all who are falling,

and raises up all who are bowed down.

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SONG OF ASSURANCE - HE WILL HOLD ME FAST

(© 2013 Merker, Matthew. CCLI# 701616)

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When I fear my faith will fail

Christ will hold me fast

When the tempter would prevail

He will hold me fast

I could never keep my hold

Through life's fearful path

For my love is often cold

He must hold me fast

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He will hold me fast

He will hold me fast

For my Savior loves me so

He will hold me fast

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Those He saves are His delight

Christ will hold me fast

Precious in His holy sight

He will hold me fast

He'll not let my soul be lost

His Promises shall last

Bought by Him at such a cost

He will hold me fast

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For my life He bled and died

Christ will hold me fast

Justice has been satisfied

He will hold me fast

Raised with Him to endless life

He will hold me fast

Till our faith is turned to sight

When He comes at last

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PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AND THE CITY

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COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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DEFENDING YOUR FAITH WITH RAPHAEL SAMUEL

• Come join us on Sunday, June 21st at 10:45am in St. Andrews Hall for a special Sunday School session as Raphael Samuel from Apologetics Canada covers how to share your faith with skeptics. Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.

WORSHIP AND PRAYER NIGHT

• Come join us on Friday June 26th at 7PM as we lift up our prayers and praises to the Lord!

MEMBERSHIP CLASS

• Interested in becoming a member of our church? We invite you to attend a membership class on Saturday June 13th from 9am-2pm in the St. Andrews hall (2nd floor). Lunch is provided.

FUN IN THE SUN

• Let's celebrate the end of the school year and the coming of Summer together! Join us for fun drinks, snacks and a bounce house for the kids. See you Sunday June 14th!

‍PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

• GRACE (Ephesians 2:8-10) We are saved by grace through faith, a gift from God. Reflect on the depth of God’s grace in your life. Pray with gratitude for His unmerited favor and for a heart that overflows with good works in response.

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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Habakkuk 1:1-11

¹ The prophecy that Habakkuk the prophet received.

² How long, Lord, must I call for help,

but you do not listen?

Or cry out to you, “Violence!”

but you do not save?

³ Why do you make me look at injustice?

Why do you tolerate wrongdoing?

Destruction and violence are before me;

there is strife, and conflict abounds.

⁴ Therefore the law is paralyzed,

and justice never prevails.

The wicked hem in the righteous,

so that justice is perverted.

⁵ “Look at the nations and watch—

and be utterly amazed.

For I am going to do something in your days

that you would not believe,

even if you were told.

⁶ I am raising up the Babylonians,

that ruthless and impetuous people,

who sweep across the whole earth

to seize dwellings not their own.

⁷ They are a feared and dreaded people;

they are a law to themselves

and promote their own honor.

⁸ Their horses are swifter than leopards,

fiercer than wolves at dusk.

Their cavalry gallops headlong;

their horsemen come from afar.

They fly like an eagle swooping to devour;

⁹ they all come intent on violence.

Their hordes advance like a desert wind

and gather prisoners like sand.

¹⁰ They mock kings

and scoff at rulers.

They laugh at all fortified cities;

by building earthen ramps they capture them.

¹¹ Then they sweep past like the wind and go on—

guilty people, whose own strength is their god.”

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SERMON

Tarak George

Q&A

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SONG OF RESPONSE - MY SOUL WILL WAIT

(© 2021 Sovereign Grace Praise. CCLI Song # 7190363)

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When the enemy surrounds

And my heart grows faint within

When the darkness overwhelms

And my fears are pressing in

I will trust in You O Lord

In the silence I will wait

I will stand upon Your Word

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You're my solid rock and my salvation

My steadfast hope that won't be shaken

My soul will wait my soul will wait for You

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You're my stronghold and my shield

In the midst of every threat

Though the wicked never yield

They will vanish like a breath

Yes I know the outcome's sure

Satan's evil plans will fail

In Your power I'm secure

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You're my solid rock and my salvation

My steadfast hope that won't be shaken

My soul will wait my soul will wait for You

You're my comfort when I feel forsaken

My refuge and my sure foundation

My soul will wait my soul will wait for You

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This is love I can't explain

This is mercy unreserved

Through Your sacrifice so great

I have peace that's undeserved

For the battle has been won

And I fear no shame or loss

Now the sting of death is gone

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Pouring out our hearts before You

We will trust in You

Perfect Savior strong Defender

We will trust in You

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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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