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

—from Psalm 86:8-10, NRSV

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LEADER:

There is none like you, O Lord,

nor are there any works like yours.

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ALL:

All the nations you have made shall come

and bow down before you, O Lord,

and shall glorify your name.

For you are great and do wondrous things,

you alone are God.

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SONG - THERE IS NONE LIKE YOU

(© 1991 Integrity's Hosanna! Music. CCLI Song # 674545.)

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There is none like You

No one else can touch

My heart like You do

I could search

For all eternity Lord and find

There is none like You

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Your mercy flows like a river wide

And healing comes from Your hands

Suffering children are safe in Your arms

There is none like You

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SONG - YOU ARE ARE MY KING (PRINCE OF PEACE)‍

(© 1994 Imboden Music and Martha Jo Publishing. CCLI # 2332149)

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You are holy (You are holy)

You are mighty (You are mighty)

You are worthy (You are worthy)

Worthy of praise (worthy of praise)

I will follow (I will follow)

I will listen (I will listen)

I will love You (I will love You)

All of my days (all of my days)

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I will sing to and worship (You are Lord of lords You are King of kings)

The King who is worthy (You are mighty God Lord of ev'rything)

And I will love and adore Him (You're Emmanuel You're the Great I Am)

And I will bow down before Him (You're the Prince of Peace who is the Lamb)

And I will sing to and worship (You're the living God You're my saving grace)

The King who is worthy (You will reign forever You are Ancient of Days)

And I will love and adore Him (You are Alpha Omega Beginning and End)

And I will bow down before Him (You're my Saviour Messiah Redeemer and Friend)

You're my Prince of Peace (You're my Prince of Peace)

And I will live my life for You (And I will live my life for You)

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You’re my Prince of Peace

And I will live my life for You

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SONG - LET YOUR KINGDOM COME

(© 2006 Sovereign Grace Praise. CCLI Song # 4804046.)

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Your glorious cause O God

Engages our hearts

May Jesus Christ be known

Wherever we are

We ask not for ourselves

But for Your renown

The cross has saved us so we pray

Your kingdom come

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Let Your kingdom come

Let Your will be done

So that ev’ryone might know Your Name

Let Your song be heard ev’rywhere on earth

Till Your sov’reign work on earth is done

Let Your kingdom come

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Give us Your strength O God

And courage to speak

Perform Your wondrous deeds

Through those who are weak

Lord use us as You want

Whatever the test

By grace we'll preach Your Gospel till

Our dying breath

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GOD CLEANSES

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

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LEADER:

Merciful God,

we confess our sin and the sin of this world.

Although Christ is among us as our peace,

we are a people divided against ourselves

as we cling to the values of a broken world.

The fears and jealousies that we harbor

set neighbor against neighbor

and nation against nation.

We abuse your good gifts of imagination and freedom,

of intellect and reason,

and turn them into bonds of oppression.

Lord, have mercy upon us;

heal and forgive us.

Set us free to serve you in the world

as agents of your reconciling love in Jesus Christ.

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ALL:

Amen.

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SILENT CONFESSION

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WORDS OF ASSURANCE

—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 - HOW DEEP THE FATHER'S LOVE FOR US

(© 1995 Thankyou Music. CCLI # 1558110)

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How deep the Father's love for us

How vast beyond all measure

That He should give His only Son

To make a wretch His treasure

How great the pain of searing loss

The Father turns His face away

As wounds which mar the Chosen One

Bring many sons to glory

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Behold the Man upon a cross

My sin upon His shoulders

Ashamed I hear my mocking voice

Call out among the scoffers

It was my sin that held Him there

Until it was accomplished

His dying breath has brought me life

I know that it is finished

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I will not boast in anything

No gifts no pow’r no wisdom

But I will boast in Jesus Christ

His death and resurrection

Why should I gain from His reward

I cannot give an answer

But this I know with all my heart

His wounds have paid my ransom

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PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AND THE CITY

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COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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THE GOSPEL AND TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE

• Join us on Saturday, May 3, from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM for a one-day conference as we welcome back special guest speaker Robert Cunningham and explore the connection between the Gospel and technology. Registration closes TODAY. Sign up at gracetoronto.ca/events.

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

PCC FUNDRAISING RELAY

• Join us on May 10th for the Pregnancy Care Centre's 5km relay to help families with unexpected pregnancies thrive! Fundraising starts now! Visit gracetoronto.ca/events to join our team.

WOMEN'S MINISTRY PICNIC AND HIKE

• Ladies it's spring and time for a picnic and hike! Bring your own lunch and join us as we eat at Craigleigh Gardens and hike through Evergreen Brickworks at 12 pm Sat. May, 10 2025. Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.

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.

PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

• BELIEF (John 20:24-29) Thomas struggled to believe until he saw the risen Christ. Are there doubts or fears you need to bring before God? Pray for the faith to trust in what you cannot see, confident in His love and power.

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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Matt 13:31-33

31 He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.”

33 He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough.”

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SERMON

Ben Jolliffe

Q&A

Text your questions to 416-830-0335

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SONG OF RESPONSE - NONE BUT JESUS

(© 2005 Hillsong Publishing. CCLI # 4726186)

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In the quiet in the stillness

I know that You are God

In the secret of Your presence

I know there I am restored

When You call I won't refuse

Each new day again I'll choose

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There is no one else for me

None but Jesus

Crucified to set me free

Now I live to bring Him praise

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In the chaos in confusion

I know You're sovereign still

In the moment of my weakness

You give me grace to do Your will

When You call I won't delay

This my song through all my days

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All my delight is in You Lord

All of my hope

All of my strength

All my delight is in You Lord

Forevermore

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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

—1 Timothy 1:17

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Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible,

the only wise God,

be honour and glory for ever 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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