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 47:1-2, 6, NRSV

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LEADER:

Clap your hands, all you peoples;

shout to God with loud songs of joy.

For the LORD, the Most High, is awesome,

a great king over all the earth.

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ALL:

Sing praises to God, sing praises;

sing praises to our King, sing praises.

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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

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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 - I LOVE YOU LORD

(© 1980 House Of Mercy Music. CCLI Song # 25266)

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I love You Lord

And I lift my voice

To worship You

O my soul rejoice

Take joy my King

In what You hear

May it be a sweet sweet sound

In Your ear

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GOD CLEANSES

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

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LEADER:

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Most gracious and most merciful God,

we confess to you and to one another that time after time

we have entered your presence with countless prayers

but with hearts that have been closed to your grace.

We have lifted our hands to you in praise,

but our feet have still walked in the ways of evil.

We have rehearsed your commandments

but have refused to see your face in the needs of our neighbour.

We pray, Lord, that you forgive our lack of faith

and pardon our acts of injustice.

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ALL:

Grant us the healing that comes from your presence

and the cleansing of your all-powerful Word,

through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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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 - GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS

(© 1923. Renewed 1951 Hope Publishing Company, Words: Hope Publishing Company, and Music: 1923. Renewed 1951 Hope Publishing Company. CCLI # 18723)

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Great is Thy faithfulness

O God my Father

There is no shadow

Of turning with Thee

Thou changest not

Thy compassions they fail not

As Thou hast been

Thou forever wilt be

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Great is Thy faithfulness

Great is Thy faithfulness

Morning by morning

New mercies I see

All I have needed

Thy hand hath provided

Great is Thy faithfulness

Lord unto me

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Summer and winter

And springtime and harvest

Sun moon and stars

In their courses above

Join with all nature

In manifold witness

To Thy great faithfulness

Mercy and love

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Pardon for sin

And a peace that endureth

Thine own dear presence

To cheer and to guide

Strength for today

And bright hope for tomorrow

Blessings all mine

With ten thousand beside

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PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AND THE CITY

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COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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VOLUNTEER FAIR

• Join us in St Andrew's Hall after service on January 19th for donuts and coffee and learn about the ministry opportunities at Grace.

KIDS CAFE

• Join us for a special kid-friendly coffee hour for families after the first service on Sunday, January 26th in the St Andrews Hall (2nd floor). Come meet others, and enjoy delicious baked goods and specialty hot drinks!

YOUNG ADULTS GATHERINGS

• Are you between the ages of 18-25? Join the Young Adults Group every Wednesday starting on Jan. 15 at 7:30 PM as we explore different habits which can turn us towards God and our neighbour.

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!

PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

• CALLING (1 Samuel 3:1-10) Samuel was a young boy when he heard God calling his name. Like Samuel, are you ready to say, “Speak, Lord, for Your servant hears”? Reflect on how God may be calling you to serve Him in this season. Pray for a heart willing to respond.

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: 5- 13

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When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. “Lord,” he said, “my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly.”

Jesus said to him, “Shall I come and heal him?”

The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”

When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. I say to you that many will come from the east and the west, and will take their places at the feast with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. But the subjects of the kingdom will be thrown outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! Let it be done just as you believed it would.” And his servant was healed at that moment.

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SERMON

Tarak George

Q&A

Text your questions to 416-830-0335

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SONG OF RESPONSE - I LIFT MY HANDS

(© 2010 Vamos Publishing, Matt Maher Designee, and Thankyou Music. CCLI # 5869884)

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Be still there is a healer

His love is deeper than the sea

His mercy is unfailing

His arms a fortress for the weak

Let faith arise

Let faith arise

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I lift my hands to believe again

You are my refuge

You are my strength

As I pour out my heart

These things I remember

You are faithful God (You’re faithful God)

Forever

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Be still there is a river

That flows from Calvary's tree

A fountain for the thirsty

Your grace that washes over me

Let faith arise

Let faith arise

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Let faith arise let faith arise

Open my eyes open my eyes

Let faith arise let faith arise

Open my eyes open my eyes

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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

—Romans 15:13

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May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing,

so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

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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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