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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—Psalm 92:1-2, NIV

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LEADER:

It is good to praise the LORD

and make music to your name, O Most High,

ALL:

to proclaim your love in the morning

and your faithfulness at night.

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SONG - THIS IS AMAZING GRACE

(© 2012 Bethel Music, Phil Wickham Music, Seems Like Music, Sing My Songs, and WB Music Corp. CCLI # 6333821)

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Who breaks the power of sin and darkness

Whose love is mighty and so much stronger

The King of Glory, the King above all kings

Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder

Who leaves us breathless in awe and wonder

The King of Glory, the King above all kings

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This is amazing grace

This is unfailing love

That You would take my place

That You would bear my cross

You would lay down Your life

That I would be set free

Jesus, I sing for

All that You’ve done for me

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Who brings our chaos back into order

Who makes the orphan a son and daughter

The King of Glory, the King above all kings

Who rules the nations with truth and justice

Shines like the sun in all of its brilliance

The King of Glory, the King above all kings

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Worthy is the Lamb who was slain

Worthy is the King who conquered the grave

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain

Worthy is the King who conquered the grave

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SONG - O WORSHIP THE KING

(© Words: Public Domain; Music: Public Domain. CCLI Song # 1486)

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O worship the King all glorious above

And gratefully sing His power and His love

Our Shield and Defender the Ancient of Days

Pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise

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O tell of His might O sing of His grace

Whose robe is the light whose canopy space

His chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form

And dark is His path on the wings of the storm

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The earth with its store of wonders untold

Almighty Thy power hath founded of old

Established it fast by a changeless decree

And round it hath cast like a mantle the sea

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Thy bountiful care what tongue can recite

It breathes in the air it shines in the light

It streams from the hills it descends to the plain

And sweetly distills in the dew and the rain

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Frail children of dust and feeble as frail

In Thee do we trust nor find Thee to fail

Thy mercies how tender how firm to the end

Our Maker Defender Redeemer and Friend

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O measureless might ineffable love

While angels delight to worship Thee above

The humbler creation though feeble their lays

With true adoration shall all sing Thy praise

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SONG - SHOUT TO THE LORD

(© 1993 Hillsong Publishing. CCLI # 1406918)

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My Jesus my Saviour

Lord there is none like You

All of my days I want to praise

The wonders of Your mighty love

My comfort my shelter

Tower of refuge and strength

Let every breath all that I am

Never cease to worship You

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Shout to the Lord

All the earth let us sing

Power and majesty

Praise to the King

Mountains bow down

And the seas will roar

At the sound of Your name

I sing for joy

At the work of Your hands

Forever I'll love You

Forever I'll stand

Nothing compares to the promise

I have in You

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GOD CLEANSES

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

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LEADER:

You asked for my hands,

that you might use them for your purpose.

I gave them for a moment, then withdrew them,

for the work was hard.

You asked for my mouth

to speak out against injustice.

I gave you a whisper that I might not be accused.

You asked for my eyes

to see the pain of poverty.

I closed them, for I did not want to see.

You asked for my life,

that you might work through me.

I gave a small part, that I might not get too involved.

Lord, forgive our calculated efforts to serve you—

only when it is convenient for us to do so,

only in those places where it is safe to do so,

and only with those who make it easy to do so.

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ALL:

Father, forgive us,

renew us, send us out

as a usable instrument,

that we might take seriously

the meaning of your cross.

Amen.

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SILENT CONFESSION

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WORDS OF ASSURANCE

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—from 1 John 1:5, 7, NRSV

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This is the message we have heard from God

and proclaim to you,

that God is light and in God there is no darkness at all.

If we walk in the light, as God is in the light,

we have fellowship with one another,

and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.

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SONG OF ASSURANCE - FROM THE INSIDE OUT

(© 2005 Hillsong Publishing. CCLI # 4705176)

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A thousand times I've failed

Still Your mercy remains

And should I stumble again

Still I'm caught in Your grace

Everlasting

Your light will shine when all else fades

Never-ending

Your glory goes beyond all fame

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Your will above all else

My purpose remains

The art of losing myself

In bringing You praise

Everlasting

Your light will shine when all else fades

Never-ending

Your glory goes beyond all fame

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In my heart in my soul

Lord I give You control

Consume me from the inside out Lord

Let justice and praise

Become my embrace

To love You from the inside out

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Everlasting

Your light will shine when all else fades

Never-ending

Your glory goes beyond all fame

And the cry of my heart

Is to bring You praise

From the inside out

Lord my soul cries out (Lord)

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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.

WOMEN'S MINISTRY BIBLE STUDY

• What does it mean to be like the very image of God? Join us each Tuesday from June 2 to July 7 at 7:00 PM in St. Andrew’s Hall as we explore this question.

WORSHIP AND PRAYER NIGHT

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

BUILDING VOLUNTEER DAY

• Join us Saturday, June 20, 9AM–1PM for a day of property clean‑up and light maintenance—no experience needed! Lunch provided. Space limited. RSVP required.

LINE DANCING

• It's time for a hoedown! Grab a friend and join us for an evening of dancing on Saturday, June 6, 7:30-10pm in the St. Andrew's Hall. Light snacks provided, BYOB.

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.

MINISTRY AND VOLUNTEER FAIR

• Join us in the St Andrew's Hall after service on May 31st for donuts, coffee, and to learn about the ministry opportunities at Grace.

‍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.

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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Isaiah 66: 1-3

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This is what the Lord says:

“Heaven is my throne,
   and the earth is my footstool.
Where is the house you will build for me?
   Where will my resting place be?

Has not my hand made all these things,
   and so they came into being?”
declares the Lord.

“These are the ones I look on with favor:
   those who are humble and contrite in spirit,
   and who tremble at my word.

But whoever sacrifices a bull
   is like one who kills a person,
and whoever offers a lamb
   is like one who breaks a dog’s neck;
whoever makes a grain offering
   is like one who presents pig’s blood,
and whoever burns memorial incense
   is like one who worships an idol.
They have chosen their own ways,
   and they delight in their abominations;

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SERMON

Dan MacDonald

Q&A

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SONG OF RESPONSE - GREAT ARE YOU LORD

(© 2012 Open Hands Music, Integrity's Praise! Music, and Integrity's Alleluia! Music. CCLI # 6460220.)

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You give life You are love

You bring light to the darkness

You give hope You restore ev'ry heart that is broken

And great are You Lord

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It's Your breath in our lungs

So we pour out our praise

We pour out our praise

It's Your breath in our lungs

So we pour out our praise to You only

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And all the earth will shout Your praise

Our hearts will cry these bones will sing

Great are You Lord

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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 Hebrews 13:20-21

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Now may the God of peace,

who raised to life the great shepherd of the sheep,

make us ready to do his will in every good thing,

through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

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PRAYER

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