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 118:24; Philippians 4:4

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This is the day that the Lord has made.

Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

This is the day when the Spirit came.

Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

And again I say—

Rejoice!

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SONG - COME PEOPLE OF THE RISEN KING

(© 2007 Thankyou Music. CCLI # 5232617)

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Come people of the Risen King

Who delight to bring Him praise

Come all and tune your hearts to sing

To the Morning Star of grace

From the shifting shadows of the earth

We will lift our eyes to Him

Where steady arms of mercy reach

To gather children in

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Rejoice rejoice let ev'ry tongue rejoice

One heart one voice

O Church of Christ rejoice

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Come those whose joy is morning sun

And those weeping through the night

Come those who tell of battles won

And those struggling in the fight

For His perfect love will never change

And His mercies never cease

But follow us through all our days

With the certain hope of peace

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Come young and old from ev'ry land

Men and women of the faith

Come those with full or empty hands

Find the riches of His grace

Over all the world His people sing

Shore to shore we hear them call

The truth that cries through ev'ry age

Our God is all in all

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SONG - HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD

(© 2004 worshiptogether.com songs, sixsteps Music, and Alletrop Music. CCLI # 4348399)

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The splendor of the King

Clothed in majesty

Let all the earth rejoice

All the earth rejoice

He wraps Himself in light

And darkness tries to hide

And trembles at His voice

And trembles at His voice

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How great is our God

Sing with me

How great is our God

And all will see how great

How great is our God

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And age to age He stands

And time is in His hands

Beginning and the End

Beginning and the End

The Godhead three in one

Father Spirit Son

The Lion and the Lamb

The Lion and the Lamb

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Name above all names

Worthy of all praise

My heart will sing

How great is our God

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SONG - CONSUMING FIRE

(© 2002 Thankyou Music Ltd. CCLI Song # 3818569)

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There must be more than this

O breath of God come breathe within

There must be more than this

Spirit of God we wait for You

Fill us anew we pray

Fill us anew we pray

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Consuming fire fan into flame

A passion for Your name

Spirit of God would You fall in this place

Lord have Your way

Lord have Your way with us

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Come like a rushing wind

Clothe us with power from on high

Now set the captives free

Leave us abandoned to Your praise

Lord let Your glory fall

Lord let Your glory fall

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Stir it up in our hearts Lord

Stir it up in our hearts Lord

Stir it up in our hearts

A passion for Your name

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GOD CLEANSES

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

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Generous God,

you send us the Spirit of courage,

but we have been afraid.

You send us the Spirit of truth,

but we cling to our illusions.

You send us the Spirit of healing,

but we cannot let go of our hurts.

Holy Spirit of forgiveness, come to us again:

shake our hearts,

set our souls on fire with your love:

send us out into the world

rejoicing in your power.

We hold out to you

all our particular burdens of guilt and sin,

and we ask for your help

to live the way of your justice and love. Amen.

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SILENT CONFESSION

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WORDS OF ASSURANCE

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—from Romans 8:1-2, 11, NIV

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There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,

because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life

sets us free from the law of sin and death.

And if the Spirit of God who raised Jesus from the dead lives in us,

God who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to our mortal bodies through

the Spirit, who lives in us.

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SONG OF ASSURANCE - 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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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.

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.

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.

YA BIBLE STUDY

• Join the Young Adults Group this Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm in the Neighbours Hall for a Bible Study! Food, friends, fellowship, and musical worship - you won't want to miss it!

‍PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

• SPIRIT (Acts 2:1-4) On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit empowered the disciples to proclaim the Gospel boldly. Reflect on the Spirit’s work in your life. Are you open to His leading? Pray for a fresh outpouring of the Spirit and courage to live out your faith.

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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Mark 7:24-30

²⁴ Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. ²⁵ In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an impure spirit came and fell at his feet. ²⁶ The woman was a Greek, born in Syrian Phoenicia. She begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter.

²⁷ “First let the children eat all they want,” he told her, “for it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”

²⁸ “Lord,” she replied, “even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.”

²⁹ Then he told her, “For such a reply, you may go; the demon has left your daughter.”

³⁰ She went home and found her child lying on the bed, and the demon gone.

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SERMON

Robert Cunningham

Q&A

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SONG OF RESPONSE - WE RECIEVE

(© 2024 Sovereign Grace Worship. CCLI Song # 7241709)

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Beautiful Saviour

Fullness of heaven

Though we have nothing

Here we receive

Jesus You call us

Now to remember

You were the offering

For all who believe

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You laid Your life on the table

Broken like bread poured out like wine

We sing what a wonderful Savior

Jesus our King all that You give we receive

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Pardon and blessing

Life everlasting

Mercy unmeasured

How can it be

You are the Giver

Faithful forever

Help us to treasure

All we’ve received

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For the price You paid

We pour out our praises

For this feast of grace

We thank You Jesus

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You laid Your life on the table

Broken like bread poured out like wine

We sing what a wonderful Savior

Jesus our King how we adore You

For You laid Your life on the table

Broken like bread poured out like wine

We sing what a wonderful Saviour

Jesus our King all that You give we receive

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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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—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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