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

— based on Psalm 121:1-4 (NRSV)

LEADER:

I lift up my eyes to the mountains—

where does my help come from?

ALL:

My help comes from the Lord,

the Maker of heaven and earth.

LEADER:

The Lord is your keeper;

the Lord is your shade at your right hand.

ALL:

The Lord will keep us from all evil;

he will keep your life.

Praise the Lord!

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SONG - DID YOU FEEL THE MOUNTAINS TREMBLE‍

(© 1994 Curious? Music UK. CCLI # 1097028.)

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Did you feel the mountains tremble

Did you hear the oceans roar

When the people rose to sing of

Jesus Christ the risen One

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Did you feel the people tremble

Did you hear the singers roar

When the lost began to sing of

Jesus Christ the saving One

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And we can see that God You're moving

A mighty river through the nations

And young and old will turn to Jesus

Fling wide you heavenly gates

Prepare the way of the risen Lord

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Open up the doors and let the music play

Let the streets resound with singing

Songs that bring Your hope

Songs that bring Your joy

Dancers who dance upon injustice

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Do you feel the darkness tremble

When all the saints join in one song

And all the streams flow as one river

To wash away our brokenness

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And here we see that God You're moving

A time of jubilee is coming

When young and old return to Jesus

Fling wide you heavenly gates

Prepare the way of the risen Lord

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SONG - MY SOUL WILL WAIT

(© 2021 Sovereign Grace Praise. CCLI Song # 7190363)

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When the enemy surrounds

And my heart grows faint within

When the darkness overwhelms

And my fears are pressing in

I will trust in You O Lord

In the silence I will wait

I will stand upon Your Word

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You're my solid rock and my salvation

My steadfast hope that won't be shaken

My soul will wait my soul will wait for You

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You're my stronghold and my shield

In the midst of every threat

Though the wicked never yield

They will vanish like a breath

Yes I know the outcome's sure

Satan's evil plans will fail

In Your power I'm secure

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You're my solid rock and my salvation

My steadfast hope that won't be shaken

My soul will wait my soul will wait for You

You're my comfort when I feel forsaken

My refuge and my sure foundation

My soul will wait my soul will wait for You

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This is love I can't explain

This is mercy unreserved

Through Your sacrifice so great

I have peace that's undeserved

For the battle has been won

And I fear no shame or loss

Now the sting of death is gone

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Pouring out our hearts before You

We will trust in You

Perfect Saviour strong Defender

We will trust in You

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SONG - PROMISES

(© 2020 Bethel Worship Publishing; Maverick City Publishing; Capitol CMG Paragon; ForTheDreamers Publishing; JDW Legacy Publishing; Aaron Moses Chiriboga Music; Heaven Publishing. CCLI Song # 7149439)

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God of Abraham You're the God of covenant

Of faithful promises

Time and time again You have proven

You do just what You say

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Though the storms may come

And the winds may blow

I'll remain steadfast

And let my heart learn when You speak a word

It will come to pass

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Great is Your faithfulness to me

Great is Your faithfulness to me

From the rising sun to the setting same

I will praise Your name

Great is Your faithfulness to me

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God from age to age

Though the earth may pass away

Your word remains the same yeah

Your history can prove

There's nothing You can't do

You're faithful and true

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I put my faith in Jesus

My anchor to the ground

My hope and firm foundation

He'll never let me down

(REPEAT)

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GOD CLEANSES

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

—Psalm 130, NRSV

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LEADER:

Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD.

ALL:

Lord, hear my voice!

LEADER:

Let your ears be attentive

to the voice of my supplications!

ALL:

If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities,

Lord, who could stand?

LEADER:

But there is forgiveness with you,

so that you may be revered.

ALL:

I wait for the LORD, my soul waits,

and in his word I hope;

my soul waits for the Lord

more than those who watch for the morning,

more than those who watch for the morning.

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SILENT CONFESSION

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WORDS OF ASSURANCE

—Romans 5:1-2, 5, NIV

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Since we have been justified through faith,

we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

through whom we have gained access by faith

into this grace in which we now stand.

And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

And hope does not disappoint us,

because God has poured out his love into our hearts

by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.

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SONG OF ASSURANCE - FAIREST LORD JESUS

(© Words: Public Domain; Music: Public Domain. CCLI Song # 27800)

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Fairest Lord Jesus Ruler of all nature

O Thou of God and man the Son

Thee will I cherish Thee will I honor

Thou my soul's glory joy and crown

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Fair are the meadows fairer still the woodlands

Robed in the blooming garb of spring

Jesus is fairer Jesus is purer

Who makes the woeful heart to sing

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Fair is the sunshine fairer still the moonlight

And all the twinkling starry host

Jesus shines brighter Jesus shines purer

Than all the angels heav'n can boast

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Beautiful Savior Lord of the nations

Son of God and Son of Man

Glory and honor praise adoration

Now and forevermore be Thine

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PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AND THE CITY

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COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL (CHURCH WIDE)

• Our next Five-Week Adult Sunday School class, "Deep Doctrine: The Ordo Salutis," will be held on Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, and Mar 2.  This class will run in the St. Andrews hall at 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM. Come join us- It'll be fun!

WORSHIP NIGHT

• Come join us on Feb 19th at 7PM for a night of worship, reflection, and prayer as we slow down from our busy lives and sing praises to God alongside our church family.

GT MEN MORNING DEVOS

• Start your day with a purpose by joining our Thursday Morning (7:30AM) Online Devotionals (Zoom). You'll be led through a time of reading Scripture, quiet reflection, and prayer. Designed to be short, reflective, and purposeful, you'll leave encouraged and still make it to work on time (only 30 mins). Register for Zoom link.

YA SKATING SOCIAL

• Join us at Nathan Phillips Square for our skating social! You can rent skates or bring your own. Afterwards we'll head over to Fran's Restaurant for snacks and stories.

GT KIDS PENCIL DRIVE

• GT Kids is collecting school supplies for an upcoming Missions Trip to Honduras. We need pencils, glue sticks, kids scissors, small pencil sharpeners and dry erase markers! Please drop off in the basement lobby on February 2 and 9. The supplies will be given to a remote Christian school in Honduras.

PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

• LIGHT (Luke 2:25-32) Simeon recognized Jesus as the light of the world, a revelation for all people. How does His light shine in your life? Pray for opportunities to reflect His light and love to those around you, especially those walking in darkness.

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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Matthew 8: 23 - 27

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23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”

26 He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.

27 The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!”

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SERMON

Kingsley Lai

Q&A

Text your questions to 416-830-0335

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SONG OF RESPONSE - BEHOLD OUR GOD

(© 2011 Sovereign Grace Praise and Sovereign Grace Worship. CCLI # 5937510)

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Who has held the oceans in His hands

Who has numbered every grain of sand

Kings and nations tremble at His voice

All creation rises to rejoice

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Behold our God seated on His throne

Come let us adore Him

Behold our King nothing can compare

Come let us adore Him

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Who has given counsel to the Lord

Who can question any of His words

Who can teach the One who knows all things

Who can fathom all His wondrous deeds

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Who has felt the nails upon His hands

Bearing all the guilt of sinful man

God eternal humbled to the grave

Jesus Saviour risen now to reign

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You will reign forever

You will reign forever

You will reign forever

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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

—Numbers 6:24-26

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.

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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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