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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 103:1-2, 20-22, NIV

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LEADER:

Praise the LORD, O my soul;

all my inmost being, praise his holy name.

ALL:

Praise the LORD, O my soul,

and forget not all his benefits.

LEADER:

Praise the LORD, you his angels,

you mighty ones who do his bidding,

who obey his word.

ALL:

Praise the LORD, all his heavenly hosts,

you his servants who do his will.

LEADER:

Praise the LORD, all his works

everywhere in his dominion.

ALL:

Praise the LORD, O my soul.

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SONG - HE IS EXALTED

(© 1985 Straightway Music and Mountain Spring Music. CCLI # 17827)

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He is exalted

The King is exalted on high

I will praise Him

He is exalted forever exalted

And I will praise His name

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He is the Lord

Forever His truth shall reign

Heaven and earth

Rejoice in His holy name

He is exalted

The King is exalted on high

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SONG - TO GOD BE THE GLORY

(© 2005 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Songs. CCLI Song # 4556208)

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To God be the glory great things He hath done

So loved He the world that He gave us His Son

Who yielded His life an atonement for sin

And opened the life gates that all may go in

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Praise the Lord praise the Lord

Let the earth hear His voice

Praise the Lord praise the Lord

Let the people rejoice

O come to the Father through Jesus the Son

And give Him the glory great things He has done

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O perfect redemption the purchase of blood

To ev'ry believer the promise of God

The vilest offender who truly believes

That moment from Jesus a pardon receives

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Great things He hath taught us

Great things He hath done

And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son

But purer and higher and greater will be

Our wonder our transport when Jesus we see

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Glory glory glory glory

Give Him glory great things He has done

Glory glory glory glory

Give Him glory great things He has done

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SONG - GREAT ARE YOU LORD

(© 2012 Open Hands Music, Integrity's Praise! Music, and Integrity's Alleluia! Music. CCLI # 6460220.)

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You give life You are love

You bring light to the darkness

You give hope You restore ev'ry heart that is broken

And great are You Lord

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It's Your breath in our lungs

So we pour out our praise

We pour out our praise

It's Your breath in our lungs

So we pour out our praise to You only

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And all the earth will shout Your praise

Our hearts will cry these bones will sing

Great are You Lord

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GOD CLEANSES

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

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LEADER:

Lord, you come to us, but we do not recognize you;

you call, but we do not follow;

you command, but we do not obey,

you bless us, but we do not thank you.

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ALL:

Please forgive and help us.

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LEADER:

Lord, you accept us, but we do not accept others;

you forgive us, but we do not forgive those who wrong us;

you love us, but we do not love our neighbours.

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ALL:

Please forgive and help us.

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LEADER:

Lord, you showed us how to carry out your mission,

but we still insist on our own;

you identified yourself with outcasts, the needy, and the poor,

but we do not bother to find out what is happening to them;

you suffered and died for the sake of all,

but we do not give up our comfortable lives.

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ALL:

Please forgive and help us,

through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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SILENT CONFESSION

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WORDS OF ASSURANCE

—Psalm 130:3-4, 7-8, NRSV

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If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand?

But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be revered.

O Israel, hope in the LORD!

For with the LORD there is steadfast love, and with him is great power to redeem.

It is he who will redeem Israel from all its iniquities.

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SONG OF ASSURANCE - LOVE OF GOD

(© 2024 Also Also Industries Publishing; Capitol CMG Paragon; Writer's Roof Publishing; Brandon Lake Music; Phil Wickham Music; Simply Global Songs. CCLI Song # 7241154)

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It’s so good I almost can’t believe it

Far beyond what hearts could ever dream

The God who set the galaxies in motion

Would descend to give His life for me

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For what could make perfection bleed for sinners

What leads a King to pay so great a cost

All my life my heart will sing the answer

Only the love of God

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Singing oh how great is the love of God

He paid our debt on that rugged cross

For all our days we will sing our Saviour's praise

How great is the love of God

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It’s so kind it leads us to repentance

It’s so bright the darkness has to flee

Hallelujah it cleared my guilty sentence

For I was bound but now I stand redeemed

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For what could break the chains of any prison

What force could rob the power from the grave

What would trade my rags for heaven's riches

Only the love of God

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Though I try my mind can’t comprehend it

It’s so high too marvelous for words

I could sing a million songs about it

And barely scratch the surface of Your worth

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This all my life the banner I’ll be waving

My anthem cry no matter what may come

And when I rise to walk the streets of heaven

I’ll still be singing this song (oh my song)

For everything that You’ve done

How great the love of God hey

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Singing oh how great is the love of God

He paid our debt on that rugged cross

For all our days we will sing our Saviour's praise

How great is the love of God

How great is the love of God

Thank You Jesus

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PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AND THE CITY

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COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS

ECHO CONFERENCE

• How do we glorify God in the ordinary rhythms of everyday life? Join us for a one-day conference on Saturday, November 7th, designed to equip and encourage students and young professionals to see how the gospel shapes our approach to life. Buy your ticket at gracetoronto.ca/events.

THE PROBLEM OF EVIL AND SUFFERING

• Why do evil and suffering exist? Join us as we unpack this important question with Wes Huff and Ben MacDonald from Apologetics Canada. Grab your ticket now before they're gone at gracetoronto.ca/events.

ALWAYS HIS: COMPLETE IN CHRIST

• Single women 25+, join us on Friday, November 13th, 7–9 PM at St. Andrew’s Hall for delicious food, great fellowship, and biblical encouragement as we explore and affirm our identity and fullness in Christ! Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.

TRIVIA NIGHT

• Grab some friends for Trivia Night! Fri, Oct 30, 8:00-9:30 pm in the St. Andrew's Hall. Tickets are $10. Come ready to play! Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.

FAMILY TALKS

• Families, join us for our next discipleship seminar on Saturday, November 14th, from 9-11:30 am. This month, we're looking at how families can cultivate healthy rhythms of worship in the home. Breakfast is included! Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.

‍PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

• HOPE (Romans 8:24-25) Hope anchors our souls, even in seasons of waiting and uncertainty. Reflect on the hope you have in Christ. Pray for patience and faith as you wait for God’s promises to unfold in your life.

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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Philippians 2:12-18

¹² Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, ¹³ for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.

¹⁴ Do everything without grumbling or arguing, ¹⁵ so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky ¹⁶ as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labour in vain. ¹⁷ But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. ¹⁸ So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.

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SERMON

Stephen Ahn

Q&A

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SONG OF RESPONSE - SPEAK O LORD

(© 2005 Thankyou Music. CCLI# 4615235)

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Speak O Lord as we come to You

To receive the food of Your holy word

Take Your truth plant it deep in us

Shape and fashion us in Your likeness

That the light of Christ might be seen today

In our acts of love and our deeds of faith

Speak O Lord and fulfill in us

All Your purposes for Your glory

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Teach us Lord full obedience

Holy reverence true humility

Test our thoughts and our attitudes

In the radiance of Your purity

Cause our faith to rise

Cause our eyes to see

Your majestic love and authority

Words of power that can never fail

Let their truth prevail over unbelief

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Speak O Lord and renew our minds

Help us grasp the heights of Your plans for us

Truths unchanged from the dawn of time

That will echo down through eternity

And by grace we'll stand on Your promises

And by faith we'll walk as You walk with us

Speak O Lord till Your church is built

And the earth is filled with Your glory

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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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—2 Thessalonians 2:16-17, NIV

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May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father,

who loved us and by his grace

gave us eternal encouragement and good hope,

encourage your hearts and strengthen you

in every good deed and word.

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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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