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

—Psalm 95:6-7, NIV

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LEADER:

Come, let us bow down in worship,

ALL:

let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;

LEADER:

for he is our God

ALL:

and we are the people of his pasture,

the flock under his care.

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SONG - FOREVER

(© 2001 worshiptogether.com songs and sixsteps Music. CCLI # 3148428)

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Give thanks to the Lord

Our God and King

His love endures forever

For He is good He is above all things

His love endures forever

Sing praise sing praise

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With a mighty hand

And an outstretched arm

His love endures forever

For the life that's been reborn

His love endures forever

Sing praise sing praise

Sing praise sing praise

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Forever God is faithful

Forever God is strong

Forever God is with us

Forever forever

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From the rising to the setting sun

His love endures forever

And by the grace of God

We will carry on

His love endures forever

Sing praise sing praise

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SONG - GOODNESS OF GOD

(© 2018 Bethel Music Publishing / Fellow Ships Music / So Essential Tunes / SHOUT! Music Publishing / Alletrop Music. CCLI# 7117726.)

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I love You Lord

Oh Your mercy never fails me

All my days

I’ve been held in Your hands

From the moment that I wake up

Until I lay my head

I will sing of the goodness of God

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All my life You have been faithful

All my life You have been so, so good

With every breath that I am able

I will sing of the goodness of God

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I love Your voice

You have led me through the fire

In darkest nights

You are close like no other

I’ve known You as a father

I’ve known You as a friend

I have lived in the goodness of God

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Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me

Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me

With my life laid down, I’m surrendered now, I give You everything

Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me

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SONG - THE KING OF LOVE MY SHEPHERD IS

(© Public Domain)

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The King of love my Shepherd is,

Whose goodness faileth never;

I nothing lack if I am his

And he is mine for ever.

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Where streams of living water flow

My ransomed soul he leadeth,

And where the verdant pastures grow

With food celestial feedeth.

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Never Failing, Ruler of my heart

Everlasting, Lover of my soul

On a mountain high, and in the valley low

the king of love my shepherd is

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Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,

But yet in love he sought me,

And on his shoulder gently laid,

And home, rejoicing, brought me.

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In death's dark vale I fear no ill

With thee, dear Lord, beside me;

Thy rod and staff my comfort still,

Thy cross before to guide me.

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And so through all the length of days

Thy goodness faileth never;

Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise

Within thy house for ever.

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GOD CLEANSES

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

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LEADER:

Almighty God, we confess how hard it is to be your people.

You have called us to be the church,

to continue the mission of Jesus Christ to our lonely and confused world.

Yet we acknowledge we are more apathetic than active,

isolated than involved, callous than compassionate,

obstinate than obedient, legalistic than loving.

Gracious Lord, have mercy upon us and forgive our sins.

Remove the obstacles preventing us

from being your representatives to a broken world.

Awaken our hearts to the promised gift of your indwelling Spirit.

This we pray in Jesus’ powerful name.

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ALL:

Amen.

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SILENT CONFESSION

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WORDS OF ASSURANCE

—Micah 7:18-20, NRSV

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LEADER:

Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity

and passing over the transgression

of the remnant of your possession?

He does not retain his anger forever,

because he delights in showing clemency.

He will again have compassion upon us;

he will tread our iniquities under foot.

You will cast all our sins

into the depths of the sea.

You will show faithfulness to Jacob

and unswerving loyalty to Abraham,

as you have sworn to our ancestors

from the days of old.

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ALL:

Hallejah! Praise the Lord!

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SONG OF ASSURANCE - YOU ALONE CAN RESCUE

(© 2008 Thankyou Music, Said And Done Music, and SHOUT! Publishing. CCLI# 5376377)

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Who O Lord could save themselves

Their own soul could heal

Our shame was deeper than the sea

Your grace is deeper still

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And You alone can rescue

You alone can save

You alone can lift us from the grave

You came down to find us led us out of death

To You alone belongs the highest praise

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You O Lord have made a way

The great divide You healed

For when our hearts were far away

Your love went further still

Yes Your love goes further still

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And You alone can rescue

You alone can save

You alone can lift us from the grave

You came down to find us led us out of death

To You alone belongs the highest praise

To You alone belongs the highest praise

You alone

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We lift up our eyes

Lift up our eyes

You're the giver of life

We lift up our eyes

Lift up our eyes

You're the giver of life

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PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AND THE CITY

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COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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FRIDAY NIGHT AT GRACE

• It's time for Grace's house party! Board games, line dancing, and  karaoke - oh my! Grab your friends and make some new ones! No cash bar so BYOB if your interested. Friday, November 21, 7:30-10 PM.

GT KIDS GALA

• Winter Gala is back! Invite your friends and neighbours and register today. Hope to see you December 6th from 3-6pm at Grace Toronto Church. Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.

WOMEN'S MINISTRY CHRISTMAS BRUNCH

• All ladies are warmly invited to the annual Women's Ministry Christmas Brunch on Sunday, December 7th at 11 AM in St. Andrew's Hall (upstairs). Bring a friend (or two!) for this joyful time of fellowship and food as we reflect on the enduring significance of Christ's incarnation in our lives today. Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.

MISSIONS MONTH

• Join us today and the next 3 Sundays as we focus on God’s heart for the nations. Hear stories of courage and faith, and discover how your life can make an impact both locally and globally. Don’t miss our Missions Fair on Nov 30 after both services. Pre-service prayers at 8:45 & 10:45am will focus on our missionaries.

SLEEPING BAG DRIVE

• Jericho Road Ministry is collecting NEW winter sleeping bags (-10c or lower) for our homeless neighbours in need. Please drop them off by the entrance to the sanctuary.

‍PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

• PRAYER (Philippians 4:6-7) We are invited to bring all our anxieties to God in prayer, trusting Him to give us peace. Reflect on areas of your life where you need to lean on God more fully. Pray with confidence, knowing that He hears you and cares for you.

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, visitgracetoronto.ca/give.

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GOD COMMUNES

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SCRIPTURE READING

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Matthew 9:35-38

35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”

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SERMON

Tarak George

Q&A

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SONG OF RESPONSE - GOOD SHEPHERD OF MY SOUL

(© 2013 Fionan De Barra Pub Designee; Getty Music Publishing; Townend Songs. CCLI Song # 7016389)

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Good Shepherd of my soul

Come dwell within me

Take all I am and mould

Your likeness in me

Before the cross of Christ

This is my sacrifice

A life laid down and ready to follow

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The troubled find their peace

In true surrender

The prisoners their release

From chains of anger

In springs of living grace

I find a resting place

To rise refreshed and ready to follow

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I'll walk this narrow road

With Christ before me

Where thorns and thistles grow

And cords ensnare me

Though doubted and denied

He never leaves my side

But lifts my head and calls me to follow

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And when my days are gone

My strength is failing

He'll carry me along

Through death's unveiling

Earth's struggles overcome

Heaven's journey just begun

To search Christ's depths and ever to follow

To search Christ's depths and ever to follow

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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

—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

Would you like prayer?  Send us an email at prayer@gracetoronto.ca.  We would love to intercede for you!

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