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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—Psalm 24:1-4, NRSV

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LEADER:

The earth is the LORD’s and all that is in it,

the world, and those who live in it;

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ALL:

for he has founded it on the seas,

and established it on the rivers.

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LEADER:

Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD?

And who shall stand in his holy place?

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ALL:

Those who have clean hands and pure hearts,

who do not lift up their souls to what is false,

and do not swear deceitfully

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SONG - THE GOODNESS OF GOD

(© 2018 Bethel Music Publishing / Fellow Ships Music / So Essential Tunes / SHOUT! Music Publishing / Alletrop Music. CCLI# 7117726.)

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 - GOOD AND GRACIOUS KING

(© 2016 CityAlight Music; Farren Love And War Publishing; Integrity's Alleluia! Music.

CCLI Song # 7073329.)

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I approach the throne of glory

Nothing in my hands I bring

But the promise of acceptance

From a good and gracious King

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I will give to You my burden

As You give to me Your strength

Come and fill me with Your Spirit

As I sing to You this praise

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You deserve the greater glory

Overcome I lift my voice

To the King in need of nothing

Empty handed I rejoice

You deserve the greater glory

Overcome with joy I sing

By Your love I am accepted

You're a good and gracious King

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O what grace that You would see me

As Your child and as Your friend

Safe secure in You forever

I pour out my praise again

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Holy holy Lord Almighty

Good and gracious

Good and gracious

Holy holy Lord Almighty

Good and gracious King

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SONG - HOLY FOREVER

(© 2022 Brian and Jenn Publishing; Capitol CMG Paragon; S. D. G. Publishing; Be Essential Songs; My Magnolia Music; Phil Wickham Music; Simply Global Songs; Bethel Music Publishing. CCLI Song # 7201044)

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A thousand generations falling down in worship

To sing the song of ages to the Lamb

And all who've gone before us

And all who will believe

Will sing the song of ages to the Lamb

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Your name is the highest

Your name is the greatest

Your name stands above them all

All thrones and dominions

All powers and positions

Your name stands above them all

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And the angels cry Holy

All creation cries Holy

You are lifted high Holy

Holy forever

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If you've been forgiven and if you've been redeemed

Sing the song forever to the Lamb

If you walk in freedom and if you bear His name

Sing the song forever to the Lamb

We'll sing the song forever and amen

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Hear Your people sing Holy

To the King of Kings Holy

You will always be Holy

Holy forever

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You will always be Holy

Holy forever

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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.

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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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—Ezekiel 36:25-26, NRSV

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I will sprinkle clean water upon you,

and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses,

and from all your idols I will cleanse you.

A new heart I will give you,

and a new spirit I will put within you;

and I will remove from your body the heart of stone

and give you a heart of flesh.

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SONG OF ASSURANCE - AMAZING GRACE (MY CHAINS ARE GONE)

(© 2006 Vamos Publishing. CCLI # 4768151)

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Amazing grace how sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me

I once was lost but now I'm found

Was blind but now I see

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'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear

And grace my fears relieved

How precious did that grace appear

The hour I first believed

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My chains are gone I've been set free

My God my Savior has ransomed me

And like a flood His mercy rains

Unending love amazing grace

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The Lord has promised good to me

His word my hope secures

He will my shield and portion be

As long as life endures

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The earth shall soon dissolve like snow

The sun forbear to shine

But God who called me here below

Will be forever mine

Will be forever mine

You are forever mine

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PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AND THE CITY

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COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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KINGDOM COME

• The next Kingdom Come prayer night is happening Friday, May 29 at St. Paul's Bloor Street, with doors opening at 6:30 PM. Join believers from across the city for a powerful evening of prayer and worship.

BIBLICAL MASCULINITY AND FEMININITY CONFERENCE

• Join us on May 23rd for our third annual one day conference! This year, our guest speaker, Robert Cunningham, will unpack the theological glory of male and female and help us to embody that biblical vision in practical ways. Early bird registration is now open at gracetoronto.ca/events.

GG SUMMER CONNECT GROUPS

• Looking to join a Grace Gathering? Summer Connect Groups (June-July) start on Sunday June 7th for 8 weeks. To register and learn more about our Grace Gatherings, please go to, gracetoronto.ca/ministries/gracegatherings.

PLAYGROUND AND PICNIC

• We invite families with young children to join us for a picnic and play time at the Allan Gardens Playground. We will meet immediately after the service on Sunday, May 24th. Bring a packed lunch!

NEWCOMERS BRUNCH

• New to Grace? Join us for brunch after either service on May 24th. Learn about our community and get to know some of our leaders. RSVP at gracetoronto.ca/events to save your seat!

GRACE GOLF CLASSIC

• Attention Grace Toronto Golfers of all skill levels! The 2026 Grace Golf Classic is a scramble format taking place on Saturday, June 6. Cost is $80 (includes: green fee, golf cart, bagged-lunch, and prizes!) Registration deadline is Monday, May 25th. Organizers will make teams. Contact dave@daveandshen.com for more info!

MEMBERSHIP CLASS

• Interested in becoming a member of our church? We invite you to attend a membership class on Saturday June 13th from 9am-2pm in the St. Andrews hall (2nd floor). Lunch is provided.

‍PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

• MISSION (Acts 1:8-11) Before His ascension, Jesus gave the disciples the mission to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth. Reflect on how you are participating in this mission. Pray for boldness and the Spirit’s power to share the Gospel.

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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2 Timothy 2:1-9

¹ You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, ² and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men,[a] who will be able to teach others also. ³ Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. ⁴ No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. ⁵ An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. ⁶ It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. ⁷ Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.

⁸ Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, ⁹ for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound!

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SERMON

Joe Choi

Q&A

Text your questions to 416-830-0335

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SONG OF RESPONSE - 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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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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—1 Thessalonians 5:23

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May the God of peace

himself sanctify you entirely;

and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound

and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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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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