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

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LEADER:

Let us worship the eternal God,

the source of love and life, who creates us.

Let us worship Jesus Christ,

the risen one, who lives among us.

Let us worship the Spirit,

the holy fire, who renews us.

ALL:

To the one true God be praise

in all times and places,

through the grace of Jesus Christ.

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SONG - HOLY SPIRIT

(© 2011 Capitol CMG Genesis CCLI Song # 6087919)

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There's nothing worth more that will ever come close

No thing can compare You're our living hope

Your Presence

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I've tasted and seen of the sweetest of loves

Where my heart becomes free and my shame is undone

In Your Presence Lord

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Holy Spirit You are welcome here

Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere

Your glory God is what our hearts long for

To be overcome by Your Presence Lord

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Your Presence Lord

Your Presence

Oh God how we love Your Presence Lord

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Let us become more aware of Your Presence

Let us experience the glory of Your goodness (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 - THIS I BELIEVE (THE CREED)

(© 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing. CCLI # 7018338)

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Our Father everlasting

The all creating One

God Almighty

Through Your Holy Spirit

Conceiving Christ the Son

Jesus our Saviour

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I believe in God our Father

I believe in Christ the Son

I believe in the Holy Spirit

Our God is three in One

I believe in the resurrection

That we will rise again

‍For I believe in the Name of Jesus

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Our judge and our defender

Suffered and crucified

Forgiveness is in You

Descended into darkness

You rose in glorious life

Forever seated high

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I believe in You

I believe You rose again

I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord

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I believe in life eternal

I believe in the virgin birth

I believe in the saints'communion

And in Your holy Church

I believe in the resurrection

When Jesus comes again

For I believe in the Name of Jesus

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GOD CLEANSES

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

—based on Daniel 9:4-19

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LEADER:

O Lord, great God,

all holy, Father most gracious,

filled with mercy and steadfast love,

we are embarrassed to come before you,

for we have preferred the ways of this world to your ways,

for we have rebelled against your wisdom

and we have gotten into trouble,

for we have rejected your fatherly guidance

and have gotten lost altogether.

To you belongs righteousness, O Lord,

and to us confusion of face.

O Lord, great God,

all holy, filled with awe,

Father, most gracious,

filled with mercy and steadfast love,

incline your ear to our troubles.

Hear us when we pour out our sorrows before you.

Forgive us,

not on the ground of our own righteousness,

but on the ground of your great mercy.

On the ground of your great mercy

in the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ.

It is in his name that we pray,

for he is our saviour and the mediator of the covenant of grace.

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ALL:

Amen.

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SILENT CONFESSION

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WORDS OF ASSURANCE

—Psalm 103:8-13, NRSV

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LEADER:

The LORD is merciful and gracious,

slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

He will not always accuse,

nor will he keep his anger forever.

He does not deal with us according to our sins,

nor repay us according to our iniquities.

For as the heavens are high above the earth,

so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;

as far as the east is from the west,

so far he removes our transgressions from us.

As a father has compassion for his children,

so the LORD has compassion for those who fear him.

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ALL:

Thanks be to God!

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SONG OF ASSURANCE - O GREAT GOD

(© 2006 Sovereign Grace Praise. CCLI# 4804015)

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O great God of highest heav'n

Occupy my lowly heart

Own it all and reign supreme

Conquer ev'ry rebel pow'r

Let no vice or sin remain

That resists Your holy war

You have loved and purchased me

Make me Yours forever more

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I was blinded by my sin

Had no ears to hear Your voice

Did not know Your love within

Had no taste for heaven's joys

Then Your Spirit gave me life

Opened up Your word to me

Through the gospel of Your Son

Gave me endless hope and peace

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Help me now to live a life

That's dependent on Your grace

Keep my heart and guard my soul

From the evils that I face

You are worthy to be praised

With my ev'ry thought and deed

O great God of highest heav'n

Glorify Your Name through me

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PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AND THE CITY

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COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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ALPHA & JOINT SUMMER GG REGISTRATION OPEN

• Curious about Christianity or looking to join a summer small group? This Spring/Summer, we’re hosting a joint ALPHA/Summer Grace Gathering. If you're exploring Christianity, this group is a space to ask questions and explore faith.For Christians, this group offers a chance to connect with others and see how Grace Toronto Church walks alongside those exploring faith. Sign up at gracetoronto.ca/events

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 PARTY

• Grace is turning 20! Whether you've been part of our church family from the beginning or are a newcomer, join us on June 22nd as we commemorate two decades of memories, laughter, and God's goodness in and through our church community! Register for lunch online at gracetoronto.ca/events

20TH ANNIVERSARY DIGITAL BOOKLET

• To mark our anniversary, we are putting together a digital booklet of photos and testimonies from the past 20 years. We want to hear from you! If you have a story, testimony, or photo that you would like to have featured in our booklet, head over to gracetoronto.ca to enter your submissions.

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.

SUMMER GG REGISTRATION

• Want to join a Grace Gathering Small Group? The Summer 2025 Registration period is open between May 12- 28, 2025This summer, we will have a 6-week group running during June and July. To register and learn more about gracetoronto.ca/events

GT MEN HOOPS AND CHOW

• GTMen! Join us for an exciting basketball run on Saturday, May 31, from 10 AM to 12 PM! This event is open to all skill levels. Spots are limited, so register ASAP to secure your place! Following the game, we'll be going for a delicious lunch. Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events

PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

• RESTORATION (John 21:15-19) Jesus restored Peter after his denial, commissioning him to care for His sheep. Reflect on areas in your life where you need Christ’s restoration. Pray for courage to accept His forgiveness and step into His calling.

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

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John 16:1-15

1 “All this I have told you so that you will not fall away. 2 They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, the time is coming when anyone who kills you will think they are offering a service to God. 3 They will do such things because they have not known the Father or me. 4 I have told you this, so that when their time comes you will remember that I warned you about them. I did not tell you this from the beginning because I was with you, 5 but now I am going to him who sent me. None of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ 6 Rather, you are filled with grief because I have said these things. 7 But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. 8 When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: 9 about sin, because people do not believe in me; 10 about righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer; 11 and about judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned.

12 “I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. 13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. 14 He will glorify me because it is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you. 15 All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what he will make known to you.”

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SERMON

Dan MacDonald

Q&A

Text your questions to 416-830-0335

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SONG OF RESPONSE - HOLY SPIRIT LIVING BREATH OF GOD

(© 2006 Thankyou Music. CCLI # 4779872)

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Holy Spirit living Breath of God

Breathe new life into my willing soul

Let the presence of the risen Lord

Come renew my heart and make me whole

Cause Your word to come alive in me

Give me faith for what I cannot see

Give me passion for Your purity

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Holy Spirit breathe new life in me

Holy Spirit come abide within

May Your joy be seen in all I do

Love enough to cover ev'ry sin

In each thought and deed and attitude

Kindness to the greatest and the least

Gentleness that sows the path of peace

Turn my strivings into works of grace

Breath of God show Christ in all I do

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Holy Spirit from creation's birth

Giving life to all that God has made

Show Your power once again on earth

Cause Your church to hunger for Your ways

Let the fragrance of our pray'rs arise

Lead us on the road of sacrifice

That in unity the face of Christ

May be clear for all the world to see

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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

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The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ

and the love of God

and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit

be with you all.

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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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