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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—based on Psalm 98:1-6

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LEADER:

Sing a new song to the Lord,

who has worked wonders,

whose right hand and holy arm have brought salvation.

ALL:

The Lord has made known salvation;

has shown justice to the nations;

has remembered truth and love for the house of Israel.

LEADER:

All the ends of the earth have seen

the salvation of our God.

ALL:

Shout to the Lord, all the earth,

sing out your joy.

With trumpets and the sound of the horn

acclaim the King, the 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 - MIGHTY TO SAVE

(© 2006 Hillsong Publishing. CCLI # 4591782.)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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SONG -HOW GREAT THOU ART

(© 1949 and 1953 Manna Music, Inc., Stuart Hine Trust. CCLI # 14181)

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O Lord my God

When I in awesome wonder

Consider all the worlds

Thy hands have made

I see the stars

I hear the rolling thunder

Thy pow'r thru'out

The universe displayed

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Then sings my soul

My Savior God to Thee

How great Thou art

How great Thou art

Then sings my soul

My Savior God to Thee

How great Thou art

How great Thou art

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When through the woods

And forest glades I wander

And hear the birds

Sing sweetly in the trees

When I look down

From lofty mountain grandeur

And hear the brook

And feel the gentle breeze

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And when I think

That God His Son not sparing

Sent Him to die

I scarce can take it in

That on the cross

My burden gladly bearing

He bled and died

To take away my sin

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When Christ shall come

With shout of acclamation

And take me home

What joy shall fill my heart

Then I shall bow

In humble adoration

And there proclaim

My God how great Thou art

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GOD CLEANSES

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

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LEADER:

Merciful God,

you made us in your image,

with a mind to know you,

a heart to love you,

and a will to serve you.

But our knowledge is imperfect,

our love inconstant,

our obedience incomplete.

Day by day, we fail to grow into your likeness.

In your tender love, forgive us

through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

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ALL:

Amen.

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SILENT CONFESSION

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WORDS OF ASSURANCE

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—John 3:16-17, NRSV

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God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him

may not perish but may have eternal life.

Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world,

but in order that the world might be saved through him

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SONG OF ASSURANCE - FOR ALL YOU'VE DONE

(© 2004 Hillsong Publishing. CCLI # 4254689)

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My Saviour Redeemer

Lifted me from the miry clay

Almighty forever

I will never be the same

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'Cause You came near

From the everlasting

To the world we live

The Father's only Son

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And You lived and You died

And You rose again on high

And You opened the way

For the world to live again

Hallelujah for all You've done

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PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AND THE CITY

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COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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INFERTILITY/LOSS BOOK STUDY

• Family Ministry is hosting a 7-week book study for couples experiencing infertility or loss. We will meet on Wednesday nights from 7-9pm, starting May 13th. Interested in joining? Please email tarak@gracetoronto.ca. Spots are limited.

BIBLICAL MASCULINITY AND FEMININITY CONFERENCE

• Join us on May 23rd for our third annual one day conference! This year, our guest speaker, Robert Cunningham, will unpack the theological glory of male and female and help us to embody that biblical vision in practical ways. Early bird registration is now open at gracetoronto.ca/events.

YA SUMMER KICKOFF

• Are you between 18 and 25? Then join the Young Adults group for a party in the church building on May 13th, 6:30-8:30pm. Pizza, country dancing, karaoke, and games.

PLAYGROUND AND PICNIC

• We invite families with young children to join us for a picnic and play time at the Allan Gardens Playground. We will meet immediately after the service on Sunday, May 24th. Bring a packed lunch!

NEWCOMERS BRUNCH

• New to Grace? Join us for brunch after either service on May 24th. Learn about our community and get to know some of our leaders. RSVP at gracetoronto.ca/events to save your seat!

GRACE GOLF CLASSIC

• Attention Grace Toronto Golfers of all skill levels! The 2026 Grace Golf Classic is a scramble format taking place on Saturday, June 6. Cost is $80 (includes: green fee, golf cart, bagged-lunch, and prizes!) Registration deadline is Monday, May 25th. Organizers will make teams. Contact dave@daveandshen.com for more info!

SCOTCH TASTING

• Come enjoy a wee dram and good cheer on Friday, May 22, 7:30-9:30pm in the Neighbours Hall. $25 gets you a flight of 4 scotches to sample. 19+ only. RSVP required at gracetoronto.ca/events.

‍PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

• ABIDING (John 15:4-5) Jesus calls us to abide in Him, for apart from Him, we can do nothing. Reflect on your connection to Christ. Are you abiding in Him daily? Pray for a deeper relationship with Christ and fruitfulness in your life.

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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Genesis 1:26-28

²⁶ Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”

²⁷ So God created mankind in his own image,

in the image of God he created them;

male and female he created them.

²⁸ God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.”

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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—based on 2 Corinthians 4:6, NIV

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May almighty God,

who caused light to shine out of darkness,

shine in our hearts, cleansing us from all our sins,

and restoring us to the light of the knowledge of God’s glory, in the face of Jesus Christ, our saviour. Amen.

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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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