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 121:1-4 (NRSV)

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LEADER:

I lift up my eyes to the mountains—

where does my help come from?

ALL:

My help comes from the Lord,

the Maker of heaven and earth.

LEADER:

The Lord is your keeper;

the Lord is your shade at your right hand.

ALL:

The Lord will keep us from all evil;

he will keep your life.

Praise the Lord!

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SONG - O FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES TO SING

(© 2007 Inot Music. CCLI # 5013881.)

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Oh for a thousand tongues to sing

My great Redeemer's praise

The glories of my God and King

The triumphs of His grace

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My gracious Master and my God

Assist me to proclaim

To spread through all the earth abroad

The honours of Thy name

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So come on and sing out

Let our anthem grow loud

There is one great love Jesus

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Jesus the name that charms our fears

That bids our sorrows cease

'Tis music in the sinner's ears

'Tis life and health and peace

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He breaks the pow'r of canceled sin

He sets the pris'ner free

His blood can make the foulest clean

His blood availed for me

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He speaks and list'ning to His voice

New life the dead receive

The mournful broken hearts rejoice

The humble poor believe

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Glory to God and praise

And love be ever ever giv'n

By saints below and saints above

The church in earth and heav'n

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SONG - HOUSE OF THE LORD

(© 2020 Be Essential Songs, Cashagamble Jet Music, Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Songs. CCLI # 7168995)

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We worship the God who was

We worship the God who is

We worship the God who evermore will be

He opened the prison doors

He parted the raging sea

My God He holds the victory yeah

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There’s joy in the house of the Lord

There’s joy in the house of the Lord today

And we won’t be quiet

We shout out Your praise

There’s joy in the house of the Lord

Our God is surely in this place

And we won’t be quiet

We shout out Your praise

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We sing to the God who heals

We sing to the God who saves

We sing to the God who always makes a way

'Cause He hung up on that cross

Then He rose up from that grave

My God’s still rolling stones away

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('Cause) We were the beggars

Now we’re royalty

We were the prisoners

Now we’re running free

We are forgiven accepted

Redeemed by His grace

Let the house of the Lord sing praise

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We shout out Your praise

There is joy in this house

There is joy in this house today

We shout out Your praise

We shout out Your praise

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SONG - NONE BUT JESUS

(© 2005 Hillsong Publishing. CCLI # 4726186)

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In the quiet in the stillness

I know that You are God

In the secret of Your presence

I know there I am restored

When You call I won't refuse

Each new day again I'll choose

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There is no one else for me

None but Jesus

Crucified to set me free

Now I live to bring Him praise

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In the chaos in confusion

I know You're sovereign still

In the moment of my weakness

You give me grace to do Your will

When You call I won't delay

This my song through all my days

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All my delight is in You Lord

All of my hope

All of my strength

All my delight is in You Lord

Forevermore

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GOD CLEANSES

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

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LEADER:

Our Father in heaven, we thank you

that you have led us into the light.

We thank you for sending the saviour to call us from death to life.

We confess that we were dead in sin before we heard his call,

but when we heard him, like Lazarus, we arose.

But, O Father, the grave clothes bind us still.

Old habits that we cannot throw off,

old customs that are so much a part of our lives

that we are helpless to live the new life that Christ calls us to live.

Give us strength, O Father, to break the bonds;

give us courage to live a new life in you;

give us faith to believe that with your help we cannot fail.

All this we ask in the name of the saviour

who has taught us to come to you.

ALL:

Amen.

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SILENT CONFESSION

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WORDS OF ASSURANCE

—1 Corinthians 15:54-57, NRSV

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“Death has been swallowed up in victory.”

“Where, O death, is your victory?

Where, O death, is your sting?”

The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.

But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory

through our Lord Jesus Christ.

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SONG OF ASSURANCE - HYMN OF HEAVEN

(© Brian and Jenn Publishing; CDavs Music; Songs For TIM; Phil Wickham Music; Simply Global Songs; Bethel Music Publishing. CCLI Song # 7168994)

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How I long to breathe the air of Heaven

Where pain is gone and mercy fills the streets

To look upon the one who bled to save me

And walk with Him for all eternity

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There will be a day

When all will bow before Him

There will be a day

When death will be no more

Standing face to face

With He who died and rose again

Holy holy is the Lord

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And ev'ry prayer we prayed in desperation

The songs of faith

We sang through doubt and fear

In the end we’ll see that it was worth it

When He returns to wipe away our tears

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And on that day we join the resurrection

And stand beside the heroes of the faith

With one voice a thousand generations

Sing worthy is the Lamb who was slain

Forever He shall reign

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So let it be today

We shout the hymn of Heaven

With angels and the Saints

We raise a mighty roar

Glory to our God

Who gave us life beyond the grave

Holy holy is the Lord

Holy holy is the Lord

Holy holy is the Lord

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PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AND THE CITY

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COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

MINISTRY AND VOLUNTEER FAIR

• Join us in the St Andrew's Hall after service on Sept 27th for donuts, coffee, and to learn about the ministry opportunities at Grace!

MEMBERSHP CLASS

• Interested in becoming a member of our church? We invite you to attend a membership class on Saturday October 17th from 9am-2pm in the St. Andrews hall (2nd floor). Lunch is provided.

KIDS CAFE

• Join us for a special coffee hour for GTKids families on Sunday, October 4th after the first service. Enjoy fellowship, delicious baked goods, and specialty hot drinks!

THANKSGIVING BRUNCH

• No Thanksgiving plans? No problem! Stick around after the 1st service for a Thanksgiving brunch! The cost is $10. Kids 12 and under are free! October 11, 10:30  AM - 12 PM in the St. Andrew's Hall. Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.

KINGDOM COME

• The next Kingdom Come is on October 2nd! Join us at St. Paul's on Bloor at 7 PM as we gather with Christians from around the city to pray for revival in our churches and in the city. Registration is free, but please sign up at gracetoronto.ca./events so we know how many people to expect.

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

• MISSION (Matthew 28:18-20) Jesus commissioned His disciples to make disciples of all nations. Reflect on how you are living out His call in your own life. Pray for boldness and wisdom to share the Gospel in your words and actions.

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 1:19-26

¹⁹ For I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. ²⁰ I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. ²¹ For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. ²² If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labour for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! ²³ I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; ²⁴ but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. ²⁵ Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, ²⁶ so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me.

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SERMON

Tarak George

Q&A

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SONG OF RESPONSE - ALL I HAVE IS CHRIST

(© 2008 Sovereign Grace Praise. CCLI# 5174122)

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I once was lost in darkest night

Yet thought I knew the way

The sin that promised joy and life

Had led me to the grave

I had no hope that You would own

A rebel to Your will

And if You had not loved me first

I would refuse You still

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But as I ran my hell-bound race

Indifferent to the cost

You looked upon my helpless state

And led me to the cross

And I beheld God's love displayed

You suffered in my place

You bore the wrath reserved for me

Now all I know is grace

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Hallelujah all I have is Christ

Hallelujah Jesus is my life

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Now Lord I would be Yours alone

And live so all might see

The strength to follow Your commands

Could never come from me

O Father use my ransomed life

In any way You choose

And let my song forever be

My only boast is You

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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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