Service Bulletin
September 28, 2025
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.
GOD CALLS
CALL TO WORSHIP
LEADER:
In your wisdom, O God, you call us here to worship you.
ALL:
We gather, alive to the Word of God.
LEADER:
You call us to be fully alive with your life abundant,
ready to listen and respond with heart, soul, strength, and mind.
ALL:
We listen, alive to the Word of God.
LEADER:
You call us to be always watchful for your Word of wisdom,
sometimes startling and unexpected,
sometimes still and quiet,
but always dwelling among us.
ALL:
We watch and wait for the Word of God.
SONG - BE THOU MY VISION
(© Public Domain. CCLI # 30639)
Be Thou my vision
O Lord of my heart
Naught be all else to me
Save that Thou art
Thou my best thought
By day or by night
Waking or sleeping
Thy presence my light
Be Thou my wisdom
Be Thou my true Word
I ever with Thee
And Thou with me Lord
Thou my great Father
I Thy true son
Thou in me dwelling
And I with Thee one
Riches I heed not
Nor man's empty praise
Thou mine inheritance
Now and always
Thou and Thou only
Be first in my heart
High King of heaven
My treasure Thou art
High King of heaven
When vict'ry is won
May I reach heaven's joys
O bright heaven's Sun
Heart of my own heart
Whatever befall
Still be my vision
O Ruler of all
SONG - REST ON US
(© 2019 Bethel Worship Publishing; Brandon Lake Music; Heritage Worship Music Publishing; Heritage Worship Publishing; Maverick City Publishing; Maverick City Publishing Worldwide; Tony Brown Music Designee; Elyssa Marie Music; UR Creative; A New Song For A New Day Music; CCLI Song # 7126736)
As the Spirit was moving over the water
Spirit come move over us
Come rest on us come rest on us
Come down Spirit when You move
You make my heart pound
When You fill the room
You're here and I know You are moving
I'm here and I know You will fill me
Fire and wind come and do it again
Open up the gates let Heaven on in
Come rest on us come rest on us
Holy Spirit
Come rest on us
You're all we want You're all we want
SONG - KING OF KINGS
(© 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing CCLI Song # 7127647 -- CCLI License # 2821054)
In the darkness we were waiting
Without hope without light
Till from Heaven You came running
There was mercy in Your eyes
To fulfil the law and prophets
To a virgin came the Word
From a throne of endless glory
To a cradle in the dirt
Praise the Father
Praise the Son
Praise the Spirit three in one
God of Glory
Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings
To reveal the kingdom coming
And to reconcile the lost
To redeem the whole creation
You did not despise the cross
For even in Your suffering
You saw to the other side
Knowing this was our salvation
Jesus for our sake You died
And the morning that You rose
All of heaven held its breath
Till that stone was moved for good
For the Lamb had conquered death
And the dead rose from their tombs
And the angels stood in awe
For the souls of all who'd come
To the Father are restored
And the Church of Christ was born
Then the Spirit lit the flame
Now this Gospel truth of old
Shall not kneel shall not faint
By His blood and in His Name
In His freedom I am free
For the love of Jesus Christ
Who has resurrected me
GOD CLEANSES
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
ALL:
Eternal and merciful God,
you have loved us with a love beyond our understanding,
and you have set us on paths of righteousness for your name’s sake.
Yet we have strayed from your way;
we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed,
through what we have done and what we have left undone.
As we remember the lavish gift of your grace,
we praise you and give you thanks that you forgive us yet again.
Grant us now, we pray, the grace to die daily to sin,
and to rise daily to new life in Christ,
who lives and reigns with you,
and in whose strong name we pray.
Amen.
SILENT CONFESSION
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
—Psalm 145:13-14, NRSV
The LORD is faithful in all his words,
and gracious in all his deeds.
The LORD upholds all who are falling,
and raises up all who are bowed down.
SONG OF ASSURANCE - I WILL WAIT FOR YOU (PSALM 130
(© 2018 Getty Music Publishing; Jordan Kauflin Music; Matthew Merker Music; Townend Songs. CCLI Song # 7118914)
Out of the depths I cry to You
In darkest places I will call
Incline Your ear to me anew
And hear my cry for mercy Lord
Were You to count my sinful ways
How could I come before Your throne
Yet full forgiveness meets my gaze
I stand redeemed by grace alone
I will wait for You I will wait for You
On Your word I will rely
I will wait for You surely wait for You
Till my soul is satisfied
So put Your hope in God alone
Take courage in His power to save
Completely and forever won
By Christ emerging from the grave
His steadfast love has made a way
And God Himself has paid the price
That all who trust in Him today
Find healing in His sacrifice
I will wait for You I will wait for You
Through the storm and through the night
I will wait for You surely wait for You
For Your love is my delight
PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AND THE CITY
COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS
YOUNG ADULTS
Are you between the ages of 18-25? Join us for lunch today after 2nd service! Meet by the YA booth in the Neighbours Hall for a 12:50 departure. All you need is your wallet and a willingness to make new friends. Can't make it today? We meet every Wednesday starting on Sept. 24 at 6:30 PM, see you there!
KIDS CAFE
Join us for a kid-friendly coffee hour on Sunday, October 5th in the St Andrews Hall, after the first service. Enjoy fellowship, delicious baked goods, and specialty hot drinks!
ALPHA
What is the meaning and purpose of life? Is there a God? Who is Jesus?Come join us as we explore these important questions of faith over the next 10 weeks together (October 9th - December 11th). Sign up online at gracetoronto.ca/events.
THANKSGIVING BRUNCH
Join us for Thanksgiving Brunch after either service on Oct 12th. RSVP by Oct 5th. Adult tickets are $10, kids 12 and under are free.
MEMBERSHIP CLASS
Interested in becoming a member of our church? We invite you to attend a membership class on Saturday, October 25th from 9am-2pm in the St. Andrews hall (2nd floor). Lunch is provided. Register online at gracetoronto.ca/events.
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.
OFFERING
To set up your online giving or to learn more about giving options, visitgracetoronto.ca/give.
GOD COMMUNES
SCRIPTURE READING
1 Thessalonians 2:13-16
3 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe. 14 For you, brothers and sisters, became imitators of God’s churches in Judea, which are in Christ Jesus: You suffered from your own people the same things those churches suffered from the Jews 15 who killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets and also drove us out. They displease God and are hostile to everyone 16 in their effort to keep us from speaking to the Gentiles so that they may be saved. In this way they always heap up their sins to the limit. The wrath of God has come upon them at last.
SERMON
Tarak George
Q&A
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SONG OF RESPONSE - HEAL OUR LAND
(© 2016 Kari Jobe Carnes Music; Worship Together Music; Writer's Roof Publishing; SHOUT! Music Publishing Australia. CCLI Song # 7070516)
You take our lives
Flawed yet beautiful
Restore refine
Lord You're merciful
Redeem revive
Spirit of God
Breathe on Your church
Pour out Your presence
Speak through Your word
We pray in ev'ry nation Christ be known
Our hope and salvation Christ alone
New pow'r new wine
As divisions fall
One church one Bride
Jesus Lord of all
With one voice we cry
So God we pray to You
Humble ourselves again
Lord would You hear our cry
Lord will You heal our land
That ev'ry eye will see
That ev'ry heart will know
The One who took our sin
The One who died and rose
And when Your kingdom comes
And when at last You call
We'll rise to worship You alone
COMMUNION
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.
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.
GOD COMMISSIONS
BENEDICTION
—Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing,
so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
PRAYER
Would you like prayer? Send us an email at prayer@gracetoronto.ca. We would love to intercede for you!
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