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 66:1-2, 4, NRSV

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LEADER:

Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth;

sing the glory of his name;

give to him glorious praise.

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ALL:

All the earth worships you;

they sing praises to you,

sing praises to your name.

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SONG - OPEN UP THE HEAVENS

© 2012 Curb Songs (Admin. by Curb Music Publishing. CCLI Song # 6304702

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We've waited for this day

We're gathered in Your Name

Calling out to You

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Your glory like a fire awakening desire

Will burn our hearts with truth

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You're the reason we're here

You're the reason we're singing

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Open up the heavens we want to see You

Open up the floodgates a mighty river

Flowing from Your heart

Filling every part of our praise

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Your presence in this place Your glory on our face

We're looking to the sky

Descending like a cloud You're standing with us now

Lord unveil our eyes

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Show us show us Your glory

Show us show us Your power

Show us show us Your glory Lord

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SONG - BUILD MY LIFE

(© Said And Done Music, sixsteps Music, Thankyou Music, worshiptogether.com songs. CCLI # 7070345)

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Worthy of ev'ry song we could ever sing

Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring

Worthy of ev'ry breath we could ever breathe

We live for You

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Jesus the name above ev'ry other name

Jesus the only one who could ever save

Worthy of ev'ry breath we could ever breathe

We live for You

We live for You

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Holy there is no one like You

There is none beside You

Open up my eyes in wonder and show me who You are

And fill me with Your heart

And lead me in Your love to those around me

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I will build my life upon Your love

It is a firm foundation

I will put my trust in You alone

And I will not be shaken

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SONG - THIS IS OUR GOD

(© 2008 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia. CCLI Song #5060834)

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Your grace is enough

More than I need

At Your word I will believe

I wait for You

Draw near again

Let Your Spirit make me new

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And I will fall at Your feet

I will fall at Your feet

And I will worship You here

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Your presence in me

Jesus light the way

By the power of Your word

I am restored

I am redeemed

By Your Spirit I am free

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Freely You gave it all for us

Surrendered Your life upon that cross

Great is the love poured out for all

This is our God

Lifted on high from death to life

Forever our God is glorified

Servant and King rescued the world

This is our God

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GOD CLEANSES

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

—Psalm 25:6-8, 11, 16-18, NRSV

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LEADER:

Be mindful of your mercy, O LORD,

and of your steadfast love,

for they have been from of old.

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ALL:

Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions;

according to your steadfast love remember me,

for your goodness’ sake, O LORD!

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LEADER:

Good and upright is the LORD;

therefore he instructs sinners in the way.

For your name’s sake, O LORD,

pardon my guilt, for it is great.

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ALL:

Turn to me and be gracious to me,

for I am lonely and afflicted.

Relieve the troubles of my heart,

and bring me out of my distress.

Consider my affliction and my trouble,

and forgive all my sins.

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SILENT CONFESSION

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WORDS OF ASSURANCE

—Psalm 32:1-2, NRSV

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LEADER:

Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven,

whose sin is covered.

Happy are those to whom the Lord imputes no iniquity,

and in whose spirit there is no deceit.

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ALL:

Thanks be to God!

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SONG OF ASSURANCE - BLESSED ASSURANCE

(© 2013 Be Essential Songs; Elevation Worship Publishing. CCLI Song # 7011451)

Blessed assurance Jesus is mine

Oh what foretaste of glory divine

Heir of salvation purchase of God

Born of His Spirit washed in His blood

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Perfect submission all is at rest

I in the Savior am happy and blessed

Watching and waiting looking above

Filled with His goodness lost in His love

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This is my story this is my song

Praising my Savior all the day long

This is my story this is my song

Praising my Savior all the day long

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Oh what a Savior

Wonderful Jesus

Oh what a Savior

Wonderful Jesus

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Death could not hold You

You are victorious

Praise to the risen King

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Oh what a Savior

Wonderful Jesus

Oh what a Savior

Wonderful Jesus

Oh what a Savior

Wonderful Jesus

Oh what a Savior oh

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PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AND THE CITY

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COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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CITY WIDE WORSHIP AND PRAYER

• Join us this Wednesday, March 5 at 7 PM for our second city-wide worship and prayer evening. We will be joining together with other churches across downtown Toronto for an evening of worship and prayer at St. Paul's Bloor Street.

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.

WORKING MOMS LUNCH

• If you're a mother who works outside the home, join us on Sunday, March 23 in St. Andrew's hall at 11:00 am for a discussion around the challenges of work, faith and motherhood. Lunch will be provided. Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events

FAMILY TALKS: THE GOSPEL TO MY NEIGHBOUR

• Join us for our next Family Talks Seminar on Saturday, March 29th from 9-11:30 am. This month we're looking at how families can meaningfully reach neighbours with the good news of the Gospel. Breakfast is included! Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.

PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

• FAITH (Genesis 15:1-6) Abraham believed God’s promise, and it was credited to him as righteousness. During Lent, we are called to trust God’s promises, even when they seem distant. Reflect on where you need to place greater faith in God. Pray for the assurance that He is faithful.

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.
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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 11:25-30

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25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. 26 Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do.

27 “All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.

28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

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SERMON

Dan MacDonald

Q&A

Text your questions to 416-830-0335

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SONG OF RESPONSE - RUN TO THE FATHER

(© Capitol CMG Paragon, Writer's Roof Publishing. CCLI# 7133494)

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I've carried a burden for too long on my own

I wasn't created to bear it alone

I hear Your invitation to let it all go

I see it now I'm laying it down

And I know that I need You

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I run to the Father

I fall into grace

I'm done with the hiding

No reason to wait

My heart needs (found) a surgeon

My soul needs (found) a friend

So I'll run to the Father

Again and again

And again and again

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You saw my condition

Had a plan from the start

Your Son for redemption

The price for my heart

I don't have a context

For that kind of love

I don't understand

I can't comprehend

All I know is I need You

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My heart has been in Your sights

Long before my first breath

Running into Your arms

Is running to life from death

I feel this rush deep in my chest

Your mercy is calling out

Just as I am You pull me in

And I know I need You now

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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

—Numbers 6:24-26

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.

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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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