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

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—from Revelation 15:3-4, NIV

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LEADER:

Great and marvelous are your deeds,

Lord God Almighty!

ALL:

Just and true are your ways,

King of the ages.

LEADER:

Who will not fear you, O Lord,

and bring glory to your name?

ALL:

For you alone are holy.

All nations will come and worship you!

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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 - THE LION AND THE LAMB

(© 2015 Meaux Mercy, Thankyou Music, The Devil Is A Liar! Publishing,

Bethel Music Publishing. CCLI # 7038281.)

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He's coming on the clouds

Kings and kingdoms will bow down

And every chain will break

As broken hearts declare His praise

For who can stop the Lord Almighty

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Our God is the Lion

The Lion of Judah

He's roaring with power

And fighting our battles

And every knee will bow before Him

Our God is the Lamb

The Lamb that was slain

For the sins of the world

His blood breaks the chains

And every knee will bow before the Lion and the Lamb

Every knee will bow before Him

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So open up the gates

Make way before the King of kings

The God who comes to save

Is here to set the captives free

For who can stop the Lord Almighty

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Who can stop the Lord Almighty

Who can stop the Lord (Almighty)

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SONG - RESURRENDER

(© 2021 Hillsong MP Songs and Hillsong Music Publishing Australia. CCLI # 7184447)

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You’re turning over tables

And calling for return

To our lives upon the altar

The things we did at first

You’re clearing out the temple

You’re cleaning out the dirt

For we are Your territory

Lord we are Your Church

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We are Your people

You are our God

We are Your temple

Make us holy like You are

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You see a holy nation

A flock to consecrate

A chosen generation

A people called to pray

So help us God to please You

Where only You can see

For every moment matters in eternity

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We are Your people

You are our God

We are Your temple

Make us holy like You are

We are Your children

You’ve set us apart

God for Your glory

Make us holy like You are

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Mark Your people with Your presence

Make us a place where You delight to dwell

May we heed Your hand’s correction

Oh Lord our Shepherd

You do all things well

Your love as firm as it is tender

Your law is perfect

And Your judgments true

As we run to resurrender

You will restore what we return to You

You are restoring as we yield anew

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If You’re calling

We’re coming

We’re not walking

We’re running

God we need resurrender

So we resurrender

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GOD CLEANSES

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

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ALL:

Holy and merciful God,

in your presence we confess

our sinfulness, our shortcomings,

and our offenses against you.

You alone know how often we have sinned

in wandering from your ways,

in wasting your gifts,

in forgetting your love.

Have mercy on us, O Lord,

for we are ashamed and sorry

for all we have done to displease you.

Forgive our sins,

and help us to live in your light

and walk in your ways,

for the sake of Jesus Christ, our saviour.

Amen.

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SILENT CONFESSION

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WORDS OF ASSURANCE

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—Psalm 103:8-13, NRSV

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LEADER:

The LORD is merciful and gracious,

slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

He will not always accuse,

nor will he keep his anger forever.

He does not deal with us according to our sins,

nor repay us according to our iniquities.

For as the heavens are high above the earth,

so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;

as far as the east is from the west,

so far he removes our transgressions from us.

As a father has compassion for his children,

so the LORD has compassion for those who fear him.

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ALL:

Thanks be to God!

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SONG OF ASSURANCE - WHAT A GOD

(© One House Publishing; Be Essential Songs; SEU Publishing Designee-BMI. CCLI Song # 7236901)

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Who thought I’d find You at the lowest place

Who thought You’d feel me in the crowd

Who knew You’d make good of my mistakes

You’re nothing like I thought You were You’re better

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What a God what a God

What a God what a God

What a God what a God

What a God what a God

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I thought You’d show up for perfection

'Cause what kind of God looks for the lost

They say it’s over for a sinner

But You said no it’s not no it’s not

You say no it’s not no it’s not

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If the highest place I reach is at Your feet

Then I've done it all

If the best thing that I’ve seen is Your glory

Then I’ve seen it all

Your love has saved my life forever satisfied

You are my everything

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If one word is the only thing You speak

Then I’ve heard it all

If I feel Your heart and never see Your hand

I still have it all

No treasure of this life could ever satisfy

You are my everything

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PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AND THE CITY

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COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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DAD'S BREAKFAST

• Join us on July 18 from 10 AM - 12 PM for a time of food and fellowship as we reflect on God's calling to Fathers. Cost is $10 to attend. Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.

UPTOWN PARISH PICNIC

• Do you live uptown? We're going to have a picnic at Earl Bales Park from 2 - 4PM on Sunday, July 26th! Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.

EAST END PARISH PICNIC

• Do you live in the East End? Bring a ball, frisbee, or chair! We're going to have a picnic in Monarch Park on Sunday, July 26th from 3-5PM! Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.      

WEST END PARISH PICNIC

• If you live in the West End, come and join us for an afternoon at High Park! We will be meeting by the splash pad and playground from 2-4 PM on July 25th. Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.

SUMMER EATS

• Join us after 2nd service as we walk to a nearby affordable restaurant. All you need to bring is your wallet and a willingness to make new friends. Find us in the Neighbours Hall around the “Meet here for lunch” sign. We’ll head out at 12:50.

‍PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

• FORGIVENESS (Matthew 6:14-15) Jesus teaches that forgiving others is central to the Christian life. Reflect on whether there is someone you need to forgive. Pray for the humility and grace to forgive as Christ has forgiven you.

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

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SCRIPTURE READING

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Micah 2:1-13

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¹ Woe to those who plan iniquity,

to those who plot evil on their beds!

At morning’s light they carry it out

because it is in their power to do it.

² They covet fields and seize them,

and houses, and take them.

They defraud people of their homes,

they rob them of their inheritance.

³ Therefore, the Lord says:

“I am planning disaster against this people,

from which you cannot save yourselves.

You will no longer walk proudly,

for it will be a time of calamity.

⁴ In that day people will ridicule you;

they will taunt you with this mournful song:

‘We are utterly ruined;

my people’s possession is divided up.

He takes it from me!

He assigns our fields to traitors.’”

⁵ Therefore you will have no one in the assembly of the Lord

to divide the land by lot.

⁶ “Do not prophesy,” their prophets say.

“Do not prophesy about these things;

disgrace will not overtake us.”

⁷ You descendants of Jacob, should it be said,

“Does the Lord become impatient?

Does he do such things?”

“Do not my words do good

to the one whose ways are upright?

⁸ Lately my people have risen up

like an enemy.

You strip off the rich robe

from those who pass by without a care,

like men returning from battle.

⁹ You drive the women of my people

from their pleasant homes.

You take away my blessing

from their children forever.

¹⁰ Get up, go away!

For this is not your resting place,

because it is defiled,

it is ruined, beyond all remedy.

¹¹ If a liar and deceiver comes and says,

‘I will prophesy for you plenty of wine and beer,’

that would be just the prophet for this people!

¹² “I will surely gather all of you, Jacob;

I will surely bring together the remnant of Israel.

I will bring them together like sheep in a pen,

like a flock in its pasture;

the place will throng with people.

¹³ The One who breaks open the way will go up before them;

they will break through the gate and go out.

Their King will pass through before them,

the Lord at their head.”

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SERMON

Jeff Pike

Q&A

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SONG OF RESPONSE - 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 Savior strong Defender

We will trust in You

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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

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—based on Philippians 4:7

May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,

guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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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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