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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— based on Psalm 121:1-4 (NRSV)

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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 - ALL WHO ARE THIRSTY

(© 1998 Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire). CCLI # 2489542)

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All who are thirsty

All who are weak

Come to the fountain

Dip your heart in the stream of life

Let the pain and the sorrow

Be washed away

In the waves of His mercy

As deep cries out to deep

We sing

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Come Lord Jesus come

Come Lord Jesus come

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Holy Spirit come

Holy Spirit come

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SONG - GREAT THINGS

(© 2018 Capitol CMG Paragon; Son of the Lion; Phil Wickham Music; Simply Global Songs; Sing My Songs. CCLI Song # 7111321)

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Come let us worship our King

Come let us bow at His feet

He has done great things

See what our Savior has done

See how His love overcomes

He has done great things

He has done great things

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O Hero of Heaven You conquered the grave

You free every captive and break every chain

O God You have done great things

We dance in Your freedom awake and alive

O Jesus our Savior Your name lifted high

O God You have done great things

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You’ve been faithful through every storm

You’ll be faithful forevermore

You have done great things

And I know You will do it again

For Your promise is yes and amen

You will do great things

God You do great things

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Hallelujah God above it all

Hallelujah God unshakable

Hallelujah You have done great things

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You’ve done great things

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You have done great things

O God You do great things

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SONG - TRUST IN GOD

(© Brandon Lake Music; Music by Elevation Worship Publishing; A Wong Made Write Publishing; Integrity's Praise! Music. CCLI Song # 7206001)

Blessed assurance

Jesus is mine

He's been my fourth man in the fire

Time after time

Born of His Spirit

Washed in His blood

And what He did for me on Calvary

Is more than enough

I trust in God

My Savior

The One who will never fail

He will never fail

Perfect submission

All is at rest

I know the author of tomorrow

Has ordered my steps

So this is my story

And this is my song

I’m praising my risen King and Savior

All the day long

I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered

I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered

I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered

That’s why I trust Him

That’s why (I trust Him)

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GOD CLEANSES

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

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—Psalm 51:1-6, 10-12, 15-17, NJB

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LEADER:

Have mercy on me, O God, in your faithful love,

in your great tenderness wipe away my offences;

wash me thoroughly from my guilt,

purify me from my sin.

For I am well aware of my offences,

my sin is constantly in mind.

Against you, you alone, I have sinned,

I have done what you see to be wrong,

that you may show your saving justice when you pass sentence,

and your victory may appear when you give judgment,

remember, I was born guilty,

a sinner from the moment of conception.

But you delight in sincerity of heart,

and in secret you teach me wisdom.

ALL:

God, create in me a clean heart,

renew within me a resolute spirit,

do not thrust me away from your presence,

do not take away from me your spirit of holiness.

Give me back the joy of your salvation,

sustain in me a generous spirit.

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SILENT CONFESSION

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WORDS OF ASSURANCE

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—Romans 5:8; Colossians 1:13-14; Romans 5:1, NIV

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LEADER:

God demonstrates his own love for us in this:

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

ALL:

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness

and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves,

in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith,

we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Thanks be to God!

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SONG OF ASSURANCE - CHRIST OUR HOPE IN LIFE AND DEATH

(© 2020 Getty Music Hymns and Songs; Getty Music Publishing; Jordan Kauflin Music; Love Your Enemies Publishing; Matthew Merker Music; Messenger Hymns. CCLI Song # 7147502)

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What is our hope in life and death

Christ alone Christ alone

What is our only confidence

That our souls to Him belong

Who holds our days within His hand

What comes apart from His command

And what will keep us to the end

The love of Christ in which we stand

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O sing hallelujah

Our hope springs eternal

O sing hallelujah

Now and ever we confess

Christ our hope in life and death

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What truth can calm the troubled soul

God is good God is good

Where is His grace and goodness known

In our great Redeemer's blood

Who holds our faith when fears arise

Who stands above the stormy trial

Who sends the waves that bring us nigh

Unto the shore the rock of Christ

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Unto the grave what will we sing

Christ He lives Christ He lives

And what reward will heaven bring

Everlasting life with Him

There we will rise to meet the Lord

Then sin and death will be destroyed

And we will feast in endless joy

When Christ is ours forevermore

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PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AND THE CITY

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COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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ALPHA

• Curious about Christianity? If you're exploring Christianity, this group is a space to ask questions and explore faith. For Christians, this group offers a chance to connect with others and see how Grace Toronto Church walks alongside those exploring faith. ALPHA is a 10 week course that begins April 9th and ends June 11th. Sign up at gracetoronto.ca/events.

GT KIDS POTLUCK

• Bring your favourite main dish to share! Family Ministry is hosting a potluck for all interested GT Kids families on March 29th right after the first service. Save the date! Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.

COMMUNION VOLUNTEERS

• We are still in need of 20 volunteers to help serve communion in both services. If you are interested in serving, please email communion@gracetoronto.ca

FAMILY TALKS

• Join us for our next Family Talks Seminar on Saturday, March 28th from 9-11:30 am. This month we're looking at how families can cultivate healthy rhythms of Sabbath rest. Breakfast is included! Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.

MAUNDY THURSDAY

• Join us on April 2nd for a prayer and foot washing service, along with a reflective art gallery hosted in the St. Andrew's Hall. The gallery opens at 6:30 PM and the service beings at 7 PM.

GOOD FRIDAY

• Join us for a joint Good Friday service with on April 3rd from 7-8:30 PM at St. Paul's on Bloor Street.

EASTER BRUNCH

• No Easter plans? No problem! Stick around after 1st service for an Easter brunch! The cost is $10. Kids 12 and under are free! April 5, 10:30-noon in the St. Andrew's Hall.

VBS REGISTRATION

• Join us for VBS! This year's theme is "Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God. We will be running a joint VBS with St. Paul's on Bloor from July 6th to 10th from 9 am to 4 pm. Registration is now open at gracetoronto.ca/events.

‍PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

• SACRIFICE (Isaiah 53:4-6) Jesus bore our sins on the cross, taking our punishment upon Himself. Reflect on the magnitude of His sacrifice. Pray with gratitude for His love and the salvation He secured for 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, visitgracetoronto.ca/give.

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GOD COMMUNES

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SCRIPTURE READING

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James 5:13-20

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The Prayer of Faith

¹³ Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. ¹⁴ Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. ¹⁵ And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. ¹⁶ Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

¹⁷ Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. ¹⁸ Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops.

¹⁹ My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, ²⁰ remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.

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SERMON

Stephen Ahn

Q&A

Text your questions to 416-830-0335

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SONG OF RESPONSE - FIRM FOUNDATION (HE WON'T)

(© 2021 A.L.K.D. Music; Capitol CMG Paragon; Writer's Roof Publishing; For Humans Publishing; Maverick City Publishing. CCLI Song # 7188203)

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Christ is my firm foundation

The rock on which I stand

When everything around me is shaken

I've never been more glad

That I put my faith in Jesus

'Cause He's never let me down

He's faithful through generations

So why would He fail now

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He won't He won't

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I've still got joy in chaos

I've got peace that makes no sense

So I won't be going under

I'm not held by my own strength

'Cause I've built my life on Jesus

He's never let me down

He's faithful in every season

So why would He fail now

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He won't He won't

He won't fail

He won't fail (no)

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Rain came and wind blew

But my house was built on You

(And) I'm safe with You

I'm going to make it through

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Yeah I'm going to make it through

'Cause I'm standing strong on You

Yeah I'm going to make it through

'Cause my house is built on You

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He won't He won't

He won't fail

He won't fail no He won't

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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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—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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