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 - 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

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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

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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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SONG - ONLY A HOLY GOD

(© 2016 © Farren Love And War Publishing, Integrity's Alleluia! Music, Integrity's Praise! Music, CityAlight Music. CCLI Song # 7073332)

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Who else commands all the hosts of heaven

Who else could make every king bow down

Who else can whisper and darkness trembles

Only a Holy God

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What other beauty demands such praises

What other splendour outshines the sun

What other majesty rules with justice

Only a Holy God

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Come and behold Him

The One and the Only

Cry out sing holy

Forever a Holy God

Come and worship the Holy God

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What other glory consumes like fire

What other power can raise the dead

What other name remains undefeated

Only a Holy God

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Who else could rescue me from my failing

Who else would offer His only Son

Who else invites me to call Him Father

Only a Holy God

Only my Holy 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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GOD CLEANSES

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

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LEADER:

Most merciful God,

we confess that we have sinned against you

in thought, word, and deed,

by what we have done,

and by what we have left undone.

We have not loved you with our whole heart;

we have not loved our neighbour as ourselves.

We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.

For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,

have mercy on us and forgive us;

that we may delight in your will,

and walk in your ways,

to the glory of your Name.

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ALL:

Amen.

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SILENT CONFESSION

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WORDS OF ASSURANCE

—based on Romans 8:34; 2 Corinthians 5:17

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LEADER:

Hear the good news!

Who is in a position to condemn?

Only Christ,

and Christ died for us,

Christ rose for us,

Christ reigns in power for us,

Christ prays for us.

Anyone who is in Christ

is a new creation.

The old life has gone;

a new life has begun.

Know that you are forgiven, and be at peace.

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ALL:

Thanks be to God

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SONG OF ASSURANCE - CHRIST IS MINE FOREVERMORE

(© 2015 © Jonny Robinson and Rich Thompson. Admin. by CityAlight Music. CCLI# 7036096)

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Mine are days that God has numbered

I was made to walk with Him

Yet I look for worldly treasure

And forsake the King of kings

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But mine is hope in my Redeemer

Though I fall His love is sure

For Christ has paid for every failing

I am His forevermore

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Mine are tears in times of sorrow

Darkness not yet understood

Through the valley I must travel

Where I see no earthly good

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But mine is peace that flows from heaven

And the strength in times of need

I know my pain will not be wasted

Christ completes His work in me

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Mine are days here as a stranger

Pilgrim on a narrow way

One with Christ I will encounter

Harm and hatred for His name

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But mine is armour for this battle

Strong enough to last the war

And He has said He will deliver

Safely to the golden shore

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And mine are keys to Zion city

Where beside the King I walk

For there my heart has found its treasure

Christ is mine forevermore

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Come rejoice now O my soul

For His love is my reward

Fear is gone and hope is sure

Christ is mine forevermore

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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, 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!

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.

PRE-SERVICE PRAYER

• Attention all 2nd service (11:15AM) attendees! Pre-service prayer isn’t just for early risers anymore. Starting Sunday February 16th, we'll be launching our second pre-service prayer at 10:45 AM in the Mezzanine (3rd floor). Why not start off your day as we pray for our worship, congregation, and church before the 11:15 AM service. Come join us!

PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

• COMPASSION (Jonah 4:1-11) Jonah struggled to understand God’s compassion for the people of Nineveh. Reflect on God’s abundant mercy in your life. Are there people you struggle to show compassion to? Pray for a heart aligned with God’s loving kindness.

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 9:18-26

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18 While he was saying this, a synagogue leader came and knelt before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live.” 19 Jesus got up and went with him, and so did his disciples.

20 Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak. 21 She said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.”

22 Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed at that moment.

23 When Jesus entered the synagogue leader’s house and saw the noisy crowd and people playing pipes, 24 he said, “Go away. The girl is not dead but asleep.” But they laughed at him. 25 After the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up. 26 News of this spread through all that region.

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SERMON

Kingsley Lai

Q&A

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SONG OF RESPONSE - LIVING HOPE

(© 2017 Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Songs, Sing My Songs, Bethel Music Publishing. CCLI# 7106807.)

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How great the chasm that lay between us

How high the mountain I could not climb

In desperation I turned to heaven

And spoke Your name into the night

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Then through the darkness Your loving-kindness

Tore through the shadows of my soul

The work is finished the end is written

Jesus Christ my living hope

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Who could imagine so great a mercy

What heart could fathom such boundless grace

The God of ages stepped down from glory

To wear my sin and bear my shame

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The cross has spoken I am forgiven

The King of kings calls me His own

Beautiful Saviour I’m Yours forever

Jesus Christ my living hope

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Hallelujah praise the One who set me free

Hallelujah death has lost its grip on me

You have broken every chain

There’s salvation in Your name

Jesus Christ my living hope

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Then came the morning that sealed the promise

Your buried body began to breathe

Out of the silence the Roaring Lion

Declared the grave has no claim on me

Jesus Yours is the victory whoa

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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 2 Corinthians 4:6, NIV

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May almighty God,

who caused light to shine out of darkness,

shine in our hearts, cleansing us from all our sins,

and restoring us to the light of the knowledge of God’s glory, in the face of Jesus Christ, our saviour. 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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