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 95:1-2, NIV

LEADER:

Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;

let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.

ALL:

Let us come before him with thanksgiving

and extol him with music and song.

Praise the Lord!

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SONG - SING TO THE KING

(© 2003 CCLI # 4010902)

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Sing to the King Who is coming to reign

Glory to Jesus the Lamb that was slain

Life and salvation His empire shall bring

And joy to the nations when Jesus is King

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Come let us sing a song

A song declaring that we belong to Jesus

He is all we need

Lift up a heart of praise

Sing now with voices raised to Jesus

Sing to the King

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For His returning we watch and we pray

We will be ready the dawn of that day

We'll join in singing with all the redeemed

'Cause Satan is vanquished and Jesus is King

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SONG - YOU ARE GOOD

(© 2001 Integrity's Praise! Music. CCLI # 3383788)

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Lord You are good

And Your mercy endureth forever

Lord You are good

And Your mercy endureth forever

People from every nation and tongue

From generation to generation

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We worship You

Hallelujah hallelujah

We worship You for who You are

We worship You

Hallelujah hallelujah

We worship You for who You are

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For You are good

You are good all the time

All the time You are good

You are good all the time

All the time You are good

For who You are for who You are

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You are good You are good

You are good good good

Yes You are yes You are yes You are

Yes You are yes You are

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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

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

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

—based on Psalm 51:10-12

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LEADER:

Merciful God,

you pardon all who truly repent and turn to you.

We humbly confess our sins and ask your mercy.

We have not loved you with a pure heart,

nor have we loved our neighbor as ourselves.

We have not done justice, loved kindness,

or walked humbly with you, our God.

Have mercy on us, O God, in your loving-kindness.

In your great compassion,

cleanse us from our sin.

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ALL:

Create in us a clean heart, O God,

and renew a right spirit within us.

Do not cast us from your presence,

or take your Holy Spirit from us.

Restore to us the joy of your salvation

and sustain us with your bountiful Spirit

through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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SILENT CONFESSION

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WORDS OF ASSURANCE

—Micah 7:18-20, NRSV

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Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity

and passing over the transgression

of the remnant of your possession?

He does not retain his anger forever,

because he delights in showing clemency.

He will again have compassion upon us;

he will tread our iniquities under foot.

You will cast all our sins

into the depths of the sea.

You will show faithfulness to Jacob

and unswerving loyalty to Abraham,

as you have sworn to our ancestors

from the days of old.

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SONG OF ASSURANCE - ANCIENT OF DAYS

(© 2018 CityAlight Music. CCLI# 7121851.)

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Though the nations rage

Kingdoms rise and fall

There is still one King

Reigning over all

So I will not fear

For this truth remains

That my God is the Ancient of Days

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None above Him none before Him

All of time in His hands

For His throne it shall remain and ever stand

All the power all the glory

I will trust in His name

For my God is the Ancient of days

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Though the dread of night

Overwhelms my soul

He is here with me

I am not alone

O His love is sure

And He knows my name

For my God is the Ancient of Days

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Though I may not see

What the future brings

I will watch and wait

For the Saviour king

Then my joy complete

Standing face to face

In the presence of the Ancient of Days

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PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AND THE CITY

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COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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MISSIONS LUNCH

• The Missions Committee welcomes you to have lunch and get to know one of our local missionaries, Kevin Chan on November 10th after second service!

ALL CHURCH PRAYER AND WORSHIP

• We are excited to announce our first united prayer and worship gathering, as churches together, on November 14, from 7-8:30 at St. Paul’s on Bloor. Grace Toronto, Little Trinity, and Stone Church, along with several other partners, invite you to come and pray!

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

• Our next church-wide Adult Sunday School course entitled "HOW TO READ THE BIBLE" will be held on November 17 and 24. Classes will be offered during both services to allow for participants to come to a class and worship service. The class will be taught by Rev. Kingsley Lai. In this course, we will explore 4 practical and technical approaches to reading the Bible.

WOMEN'S MINISTRY CHRISTMAS BRUNCH

• Come join Women’s Ministry Christmas event by making potpourri jars you can gift to a friend, singing carols and having lunch together. Bring your friends and neighbours as we celebrate the Gift of Jesus to our world. Sunday December 1st from 11:00am-1:00pm. Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events

GT KIDS WINTER GALA

• Tis (almost) the season! Gala is a month away: Family Ministries will be running its fourth annual Winter Gala on December 7th from 4 to 7pm. Join us for a night of cookie decorating, Christmas crafts, carols and great food. Tickets are $15 per adult and $5 per child and are  from November 1st to 18th. Space limited so invite your friends and neighbours and register today at gracetoronto.ca/events.

PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

• PREPARATION (Joshua 5) How do we prepare for our challenges? Before the Israelites enter the Promised Land, God calls them to be spiritually prepared through circumcision and the celebration of Passover. This act of obedience reminds them that their success depends on God’s faithfulness, not on their own strength. Let us pause and prepare our hearts in obedience and faith, trusting in God's provision as we face our own challenges.

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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

SCRIPTURE READING

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Matthew 5:17, 21-26

17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.

21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.

23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.

25 “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. 26 Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.

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SERMON

Dan MacDonald

Q&A

Text your questions to 416-830-0335

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SONG OF RESPONSE - MAKE ME A CHANNEL OF YOUR PEACE

(© Public Domain.)

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Make me a channel of your peace

Where there is hatred let me bring your love

Where there is injury, your pardon Lord

And where there is doubt true faith in You

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Make me a channel of your peace

Where there is despair in life let me bring hope

Where there is darkness only light

And where there's sadness ever joy

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Oh, Master grant that I may never seek

So much to be consoled as to console

To be understood as to understand

To be loved as to love with all my soul

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Make me a channel of your peace

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned

It is in giving to all men that we receive

And in dying that we are born to eternal life

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Make me a channel of your peace

Where there's despair in life let me bring hope

Where there is darkness only light

And where there's sadness ever joy

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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

—1 Thessalonians 3:12

May the Lord make you increase and abound in love

for one another and for all

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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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