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 77:11-15, NIV

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LEADER:

Let us remember the deeds of the Lord;

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ALL:

Yes, we will remember your miracles of long ago.

Let us consider all your works

and meditate on all your mighty deeds.

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LEADER:

Your ways, God, are holy.

What god is as great as our God?

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ALL:

You are the God who performs miracles;

you display your power among the peoples.

With your mighty arm you redeemed your people,

Praise the Lord!

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SONG -OUR GOD

(© 2010 Atlas Mountain Songs, sixsteps Music, Thankyou Music, Vamos Publishing, worshiptogether.com songs. CCLI # 5677416)

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Water You turned into wine

Opened the eyes of the blind

There's no one like You

None like You

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Into the darkness You shine

Out of the ashes we rise

There's no one like You

None like You

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Our God is greater

Our God is stronger

God You are higher than any other

Our God is healer

Awesome in power our God our God

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And if our God is for us

Then who could ever stop us

And if our God is with us

Then what could stand against

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And if our God is for us

Then who could ever stop us

And if our God is with us

Then what could stand against

(Then) what could stand against

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SONG - HOLY HOLY HOLY

(© Public Domain. CCLI # 1156)

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Holy, holy, holy!

Lord God Almighty!

Early in the morning

Our song shall rise to Thee;

Holy, holy, holy,

Merciful and mighty!

God in three Persons,

Blessed Trinity!

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Holy, holy, holy!

All the saints adore Thee,

Casting down their golden crowns

Around the glassy sea;

Cherubim and seraphim

Falling down before Thee,

Who wert and art and

Ever more shall be.

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Holy, holy, holy!

Though the darkness hide Thee,

Though the eye of sinful man

Thy glory may not see;

Only Thou art holy;

There is none beside Thee,

Perfect in power,

In love, and purity.

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Holy, holy, holy!

Lord God Almighty!

All Thy works shall praise Thy name

In earth, and sky, and sea;

Holy, holy, holy;

Merciful and mighty!

God in three Persons,

Blessed Trinity!

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SONG - HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD

(© 2004 worshiptogether.com songs, sixsteps Music, and Alletrop Music. CCLI # 4348399)

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The splendor of the King

Clothed in majesty

Let all the earth rejoice

All the earth rejoice

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He wraps Himself in light

And darkness tries to hide

And trembles at His voice

And trembles at His voice

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How great is our God

Sing with me

How great is our God

And all will see how great

How great is our God

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And age to age He stands

And time is in His hands

Beginning and the End

Beginning and the End

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The Godhead three in one

Father Spirit Son

The Lion and the Lamb

The Lion and the Lamb

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Name above all names

Worthy of all praise

My heart will sing

How great is our God

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GOD CLEANSES

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

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LEADER:

Generous God,

you give us the greatest gift of all, yourself,

but often we find it hard to take notice;

we are caught up with our own gifts, given and received.

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ALL:

Forgive us, generous God,

for the casual way we treat your gift of love.

Cast out our sin and enter in,

be born in us today.

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SILENT CONFESSION

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WORDS OF ASSURANCE

—Psalm 130:3-4, 7-8, NRSV

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If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand?

But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be revered.

O Israel, hope in the LORD!

For with the LORD there is steadfast love, and with him is great power to redeem.

It is he who will redeem Israel from all its iniquities.

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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

(REPEAT)

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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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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL (CHURCH WIDE)

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

MEMBERSHIP CLASS

• Interested in becoming a member of our church? We invite you to attend a membership class on Saturday March 22nd from 9am-2pm in the St. Andrews hall (2nd floor). Lunch is provided.

YOUNG ADULTS HONDURAS MISSIONS TRIP STORY EVENING

• Come and hear what God is doing in Honduras. See pictures and hear stories from our Young Adults who went to serve over Reading Week. It'll be an encouraging evening with some tasty Latin American treats!

DARTY (DAYTIME PARTY) @ GRACE

• Did you ever wish you could attend Friday Night @ Grace, but then still go home and watch Netflix? Now you can! Join us Saturday afternoon for board games, cotton candy, theatre popcorn, line dancing, and karaoke! Fun for all ages! All are welcome.

PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

• REPENTANCE (Psalm 51:10-12) Lent is a season of reflection and repentance. David’s prayer for a clean heart and steadfast spirit can guide us. Are there sins or burdens you need to confess to God? Pray for His mercy and renewal as you walk with Him.

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 10: 1,5-20

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1 Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.

5 These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. 6 Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. 7 As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.

9 “Do not get any gold or silver or copper to take with you in your belts— 10 no bag for the journey or extra shirt or sandals or a staff, for the worker is worth his keep. 11 Whatever town or village you enter, search there for some worthy person and stay at their house until you leave. 12 As you enter the home, give it your greeting. 13 If the home is deserving, let your peace rest on it; if it is not, let your peace return to you. 14 If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet. 15 Truly I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.

16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. 17 Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the local councils and be flogged in the synagogues. 18 On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. 19 But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, 20 for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

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SERMON

Dan MacDonald

Q&A

Text your questions to 416-830-0335

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SONG OF RESPONSE - O CHURCH ARISE (ARISE SHINE)

(© 2016 © S.D.G. Publishing, Sixsteps Songs, Thankyou Music, Worship Together Music, and Getty Music Publishing. CCLI# 7065980)

O Church arise and put your armour on

Hear the call of Christ our Captain

For now the weak can say that they are strong

In the strength that God has given

With shield of faith and belt of Truth

We’ll stand against the devil’s lies

An army bold whose battle cry is love

Reaching out to those in darkness

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Our call to war to love the captive soul

But to rage against the captor

And with the sword that makes the wounded whole

We will fight with faith and valor

When faced with trials on ev'ry side

We know the outcome is secure

And Christ will have the prize for which He died

An inheritance of nations

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Come see the cross where love and mercy meet

As the Son of God is stricken

Then see His foes lie crushed beneath His feet

For the Conqueror has risen

And as the stone is rolled away

And Christ emerged from his grave

This victory march continues 'til the day

Every eye and heart shall see Him

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So Spirit come put strength in every stride

Give grace for every hurdle

That we may run with faith to win the prize

Of a servant good and faithful

As saints of old still line the way

Retelling triumphs of His grace

We hear their calls and hunger for the day

When with Christ we stand in Glory

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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, NIV

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Now may the God of peace

equip you with everything good for doing his will,

and may he work in us what is pleasing to him,

through Jesus Christ,

to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

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PRAYER

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