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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 95:6-7, NIV

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LEADER:

Come, let us bow down in worship,

ALL:

let us kneel before the LORD our Mkaker;

LEADER:

for he is our God

ALL:

and we are the people of his pasture,

the flock under his care.

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SONG - COME NOW IS THE TIME TO WORSHIP

(© 1998 Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire). CCLI # 2430948)

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Come now is the time to worship

Come now is the time to give your heart

Come just as you are to worship

Come just as you are before your God

Come

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One day every tongue

Will confess You are God

One day every knee will bow

Still the greatest treasure remains

For those who gladly choose You now

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Willingly we choose to surrender our lives

Willingly our knees will bow

With all our heart soul mind and strength

We gladly choose You now

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Come come just as you are come come

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SONG - WE FALL DOWN

(© 1998 Rising Springs Music. Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing. CCLI Song # 2437367)

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We fall down

We lay our crowns

At the feet of Jesus

The greatness of mercy and love

At the feet of Jesus

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And we cry holy holy holy

And we cry holy holy holy

And we cry holy holy holy is the Lamb

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SONG - WORTHY IS THE LAMB

(© 2000 Hillsong Publishing. CCLI # 3217555)

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Thank You for the cross Lord

Thank You for the price You paid

Bearing all my sin and shame

In love You came

And gave amazing grace

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Thank You for this love Lord

Thank You for the nail pierced hands

Washed me in Your cleansing flow

Now all I know

Your forgiveness and embrace

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Worthy is the Lamb

Seated on the throne

Crown You now with many crown

You reign victorious

High and lifted up

Jesus Son of God

The Darling of Heaven crucified

Worthy is the Lamb

Worthy is the Lamb

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GOD CLEANSES

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

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ALL:

O gracious and gentle and condescending God,

God of peace, Father of mercy, God of all comfort:

we confess before you the evil of our hearts;

we acknowledge that we are too inclined

toward anger, jealousy, and revenge,

to ambition and pride,

which often give rise to discord and bitter feelings

between others and us.

Too often have we thus both offended and grieved you,

O long-suffering Father.

Forgive us this sin and permit us to partake of the blessing

you have promised the peacemakers,

who shall be called the children of God.

Through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

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SILENT CONFESSION

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WORDS OF ASSURANCE

—Romans 5:1-2, 5, NIV

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Since we have been justified through faith,

we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

through whom we have gained access by faith

into this grace in which we now stand.

And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

And hope does not disappoint us,

because God has poured out his love into our hearts

by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.

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SONG OF ASSURANCE - CHRIST OUR HOPE IN LIFE AND DEATH

(© 2020 Getty Music Hymns and Songs; Getty Music Publishing; Jordan Kauflin Music; Love Your Enemies Publishing; Matthew Merker Music; Messenger Hymns. CCLI Song # 7147502)

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What is our hope in life and death

Christ alone Christ alone

What is our only confidence

That our souls to Him belong

Who holds our days within His hand

What comes apart from His command

And what will keep us to the end

The love of Christ in which we stand

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O sing hallelujah

Our hope springs eternal

O sing hallelujah

Now and ever we confess

Christ our hope in life and death

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What truth can calm the troubled soul

God is good God is good

Where is His grace and goodness known

In our great Redeemer's blood

Who holds our faith when fears arise

Who stands above the stormy trial

Who sends the waves that bring us nigh

Unto the shore the rock of Christ

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Unto the grave what will we sing

Christ He lives Christ He lives

And what reward will heaven bring

Everlasting life with Him

There we will rise to meet the Lord

Then sin and death will be destroyed

And we will feast in endless joy

When Christ is ours forevermore

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PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AND THE CITY

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COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS

GRACE GATHERINGS REGISTRATION

• Want to join a Small Group? The Fall 2026 semester will begin on September 27! Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.

GT MEN'S FALL SOCIAL

• Men of Grace! You're invited to a Taco Night on Tuesday, September 15, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.  We'll have some games, food, and fellowship. The cost is $10. Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.

AN EVENING WITH JEN POLLOCK MICHEL

• Ladies, join us Tuesday, Sept 15, at 7 PM in St. Andrew’s Hall as award-winning author Jen Pollock Michel shares from A Rule for the Rest of Us register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.

NEWCOMER'S BRUNCH

• New to Grace? Join us for brunch after either service on Sept 20th. Learn about our community and get to know some of our leaders. RSVP at gracetoronto.ca/events to save your seat!

BIBLE STUDIES

• Men's and Women's Bible studies are launching on September 22nd! Head over to gracetoronto.ca/events to learn more.

ALPHA

• Questions about Christianity? Come join us at St. Andrew's Hall on Wednesday evenings at 7 PM, starting on September 30th, as we explore these important questions together. Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.

GT KIDS APPLE PICKING

• We invite all GTKids Families to join us for apple picking at Applewood Farm in Whitchurch-Stouffville. We will meet at 10 AM at the farm's play area. Email tarak@gracetoronto.ca for more info!

PCC FALL FUNDRAISER

• PCC Toronto is having their annual fundraiser on Saturday October 3rd here at GTC. This will be an inspiring evening of stories, desserts, candlelight, and live jazz. Sign up while you can by emailing stephen@gracetoronto.ca.

‍PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

• GENEROSITY (2 Corinthians 9:6-8) God loves a cheerful giver and blesses us to abound in good works. Reflect on how you can be generous with your time, talents, and resources. Pray for a heart that gives freely and joyfully, reflecting God’s abundant grace.

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 1:1-11

¹ Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus,

To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:

² Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

³ I thank my God every time I remember you. ⁴ In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy ⁵ because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, ⁶ being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

⁷ It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me. ⁸ God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

⁹ And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, ¹⁰ so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, ¹¹ filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.

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SERMON

Dan MacDonald

Q&A

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SONG OF RESPONSE - YOU ARE MY KING (AMAZING LOVE)

(© 1996 CCLI # 2456623)

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I'm forgiven

Because You were forsaken

I'm accepted

You were condemned

I'm alive and well

Your Spirit is within me

Because You died

And rose again

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Amazing love

How can it be

That You my King

Would die for me

Amazing love

I know it's true

It's my joy to honor You

In all I do I honour You

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You are my King

You are my King

Jesus You are my King

Jesus You are my King

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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

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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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