Plan now to join us in person at 2405 McGillivray or online this Sunday at 10:30 am!

Camp Nutimik WRBC Worship @ Camp Nutimik  Sunday, July 7 , 11 am Camp Nutimik is a 2 hour drive from WRBC. Bring a Picnic Lunch & join the Campus Tours at 1 pm. 

Kitchen Volunteers Needed for Camp Nutimik – if you are able to volunteer in the kitchen at Camp Nutimik this summer, please contact Food Services Manager, Victoria Griffioen at 204-588-4797.

Spots for Camp Nutimik are still available! Go to campnutimik.com to register.

WRBC Financial Support for Camp Ministry – Christian-Camp-Support-Application-2024

Few Spots still available for NORB-E VBS 2024! Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/kidscamp24

VBS Volunteers Needed – Contact Sheilla if you want to join the VBS team July 22-26, 9 am to noon. 

Summer Children’s Programming begins Sunday

Preschool and kindergarten children will sit with their parents and be dismissed for programming after the Children’s Message.

Grades 1-6 sit with their parents. Activity & coloring pages are available on the Kids’ Craft Carts in the auditorium.

 

Search Team Update: The Search Team has completed the draft Lead Pastor job description and forwarded it to the Board for their review and approval. Once the Board has approved the job description, a detailed job posting will be uploaded to select job posting sites. Please pray that this job description will accurately describe the type of Lead Pastor we need and that the job posting will draw in the man of God’s choosing to lead Whyte Ridge Baptist Church into the future that He has envisioned for us.

The Search Team are working on evaluation tools to assess candidates who apply for this position. They are also finalizing other work product, such as a community profile and congregation profile, that will be shared with selected candidates when we reach that stage of the process.

Thank you for your continued prayers: for wisdom and discernment within the Search Team, for an accurate job description to be posted, that the man of God’s choosing would be drawn to us, and that we would be patient in waiting for God’s timing in the provision of a new Lead Pastor.

NABC Triennial—July 11-14,2024, St. Paul, Minnesota. Register: https://nabconference.org/triennial/Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

 

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Life Transformation Opportunity:  Looking for household items to help a newcomer family of four from Chile move to an apartment on July 1st.  They are in need of the following items: dining table, coffee table, sofa, kitchen utensils, kettle, microwave and vacuum. If you have items to donate, please contact Richard Salas 204-894-9217 or richardsalas894@gmail.com. 

NAB Missionaries Current Newsletters Available: Campbell-Requia-May-2024-Newsletter  Nick-Iris-Newsletter-–-May-2024

Harvest Manitoba—Check our Food Bank Wall to see what is needed and take a card for the item you want to donate. Food bank donations may be left in the box located in the foyer next to the mail folders.  Any non-perishables are appreciated, especially pancake mix and syrup, canned fruit/vegetables, canned meat/fish especially salmon. Please do not bring perishable items. Thank you! 

Family Support Centre needs Baby Formula and newborn clothing for Baby Layettes!  Use the bin in the foyer (next to the mail folders) at church to drop off your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Debbie Neufeld.

Andrew & Courtney are in need of accommodation during their stay in Winnipeg for 3 weeks end of August and 10 days in September 9-17. Please contact Emmie if you can be involved with financial support or accommodations. 

 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

Few Spots left for NORB-E VBS 2024! Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/kidscamp24

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

Little Lambs Nursery – ages 6 months up to age 2
SONSeekers Preschool – Age 3 and 4
SONSeekers Elementary – Kindergarten to Grade 4
The Wave – Grade 5 and 6

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor for more information. Explore how you can be an important part of this ministry to children!

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

We will have TWO EVENTS that You’re invited to even if you have already graduated or are just coming into youth this year!

          July 26th – Waterfight!!!                           August 16th –  Canoeing at Fort Whyte!

If you are interested in volunteering in our youth ministries, please contact Rudy Wall for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Join us on Instagram (@4hgyouth) and on Facebook.  For details regarding 4HG, contact: Pastor Rudy Wall.

interacT meets on Monday nights at 7:00 pm at 2405 McGillivray. If you would like to receive our updates, contact Rudy Wall.  

Instagram: @wrbcyoungadults

Facebook: INTERACt: WRBC young adults

For more information contact Pastor Rudy

Ways to Give 

Ways to give at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church:  For those who are looking for a way to give to the mission of Whyte Ridge Baptist Church, options can be found at  whyteridgebaptist.ca/GIVE.  

To electronically transfer funds to WRBC please use the email: give@whyteridgebaptist.ca. No password required. Include in the message portion of your e-transfer the following information:

• Full name and address of the person to be receipted.
• Your preferred Fund: General Fund, Capital Asset Fund, Missions Trips Fund or Benevolent Fund.  If desiring more than one Fund please include dollar amount for each.  In the event that no Fund is chosen the full amount will go into the General Fund.  

To donate by text, Text GIVE to 833-717-0741 and further instructions will follow!  It’s easy!

If questions, email give@whyteridgebaptist.ca.

Additional Information

Baptism and Membership – If you are feeling led to become baptized or pursue membership at WRBC, or if you have any questions about these things, please feel free to contact the office.

Log in to the Whyte Ridge Baptist Online Church Directory at whyteridgebaptist.ca/DIRECTORY.  If you have not received an email invitation to join our Online Church Directory and regularly attend at WRBC,  please click here.  For additional details on our Directory click here.   Hard copies of the Breeze online church directory are available at the Welcome Centre. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Plan now to join us in person at 2405 McGillivray or online this Sunday at 10:30 am!

2024 High School Grad Recognition – June 16 Please send a picture of your grad by June 13 to the church office along with the name of the high school and possible future plans.

Membership Meeting – June 2   A membership meeting will be held following the morning worship service on Sunday, June 2 at approximately 12 noon. The primary purpose of this meeting will be the presentation of externally reviewed financial statements for 2023. As this is expected to be a very short meeting, we will transition into the meeting as quickly as possible following the service and food will not be provided.  2023 Draft Financial Statements Magnus

Retirement Celebration – A Retirement Celebration for Pastor Terry and Pat Janke will be held on Saturday, June 15 from 6:00-9:00pm.  Doors will open at 5:30.  A program will be held in the auditorium from 6:00-7:20.  A reception will follow with a light snack. 

The last date to purchase tickets is Sunday, June 9.  Tickets can be purchased through this live link:  Retirement Celebration for Pastor Terry and Pat Janke.

Tickets can also be purchased in person before and after the Sunday service on June 2 and 9.  In person purchases can be done by cash or cheque (made out to Whyte Ridge Baptist Church).  You will receive an email confirmation for tickets purchased on-line.

Tickets cost $15.00 per person (11+), $5.00 per child age 5-10 (children 4 and under are free).

We are accepting donations towards a gift for Pastor Terry and Pat.  Donations can be made by e-transfer to Shirley Wynne at 204-781-9187 or in person before and after the Sunday service on June 2 and 9.  Donations can be made by e-transfer, cash, or cheque (made out to Shirley Wynne).

Ticket sales and gift donations are not tax receiptable.

We are praying that we will be able to celebrate Pastor Terry and Pat’s retirement from ministry at WRBC.  We are holding our plans with open hands, knowing that changes in Pat’s health may change our plans.  Pastor Terry, Pat and family have been consulted and are looking forward to sharing in this special evening with our church family.

Camp Nutimik Senior’s Day – June 4, 9:30 am-6:00 pm, $30. Day includes a program with speaker and worship time, tours of the camp, lunch, supper and snack, and time to just relax and enjoy the scenery. Transportation available (for an addition $30) For info or to register call 204-348-2551, or email registrar@campnutimik.com Registration Deadline: June 3.

Worship Service at Rosewood—June 6 If you would like to be part of an ensemble that leads in several hymns at the service please meet at Rosewood, June 6, 9:20am, for practice. This will be the last service until September. 

Church Family Picnic – June 23  All are welcome to join us after the morning worship service for a free BBQ picnic and family friendly games for all ages. Bring a chair or blanket and don’t forget your hat and sunscreen. We hope to see you there! To help us plan please register HERE.

WRBC Kitchen Cleaning – June 24, 25, 26, 9:00am – 12:00pm. Able to Volunteer a day? Contact Church Office by Thursday, June 20. 

Life Transformation Ministry Opportunity – A woman and her son who are newcomers to Canada need a ride to church every Sunday morning from the Fort Garry area. If interested in assisting please contact Richard Salas.

A friend of Tanya Giesbrecht has set up a GoFundMe fundraiser for Tanya for a power wheelchair. If you want to contribute, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-tanya-get-a-power-wheelchair?qid=b202a76f4727a06b5efe5975e4a0ad04

Meal Train for Tim & Vicki Dyck – needed THIS Friday(May 31) – please sign up if you are able to provide a meal for them: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/6z3r2k  

 

 

 

WRBC Financial Support for Camp, Theological Education and Short Term Missions – Christian-Camp-Support-Application-2024Short-Term-Mission-Support-Application-2024-up-to-two-yearsTheological-Education-Support-Application-2024. 

Registration is OPEN for NORB-E VBS 2024! Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/kidscamp24

NABC Triennial—July 11-14,2024, St. Paul, Minnesota. Register: https://nabconference.org/triennial/

Right Now Media Online Church Resource Centre – This online service contains hundreds of family-friendly videos, as well as a large collection of Bible Studies and resources, as part of our growing Online Church Resource Centre. Consider it the Netflix of Christian videos and resources!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. Last day is June 13 and will resume in the fall. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

Women at Whyte Ridge Outdoor Concert—Saturday, June 1, 2024, 7:00-9:00pm. Featuring Shirley Burton and Sandra Benum. Special Speaker: Monica Hollins. West parking lot of the church. Bring your lawn chair and a sweet or savory snack to share. Will be moved inside if inclement weather. 

Growing in Grace BBQ – Thursday, June 13, 12 pm. Register HERE by June 9. 

“Meet Jesus” International Bible Study—Learn more English as we discover what the Bible tells us about Jesus. Sundays starting January 7, 9:00am. Zoom: http://bit.ly/meetjesusbiblestudy. Contact: Brenda Noble.

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Life Transformation Ministry Information Meeting – Tuesday June 18,  7:00 p.m., Fireside Room.  Come hear the good news of how God is working in the communist nation of Cuba. Please register by June 17.  For more information, contact Richard or Miriam Salas at richardsalas894@gmail.com or text 204-894-9217.  Pre-registration link. 

The NAB Missionary Newsletters: Campbell-Réquia-Feb 2024  Nick-Iris-Newsletter-–-Feb 2024

Harvest Manitoba—Food bank donations may be left in the box located in the foyer next to the mail folders.  Any non-perishables are appreciated, especially pancake mix and syrup, canned fruit/vegetables, canned meat/fish especially salmon. Please do not bring perishable items. Thank you!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

Registration is OPEN for NORB-E VBS 2024! Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/kidscamp24

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

Little Lambs Nursery – ages 6 months up to age 2
SONSeekers Preschool – Age 3 and 4
SONSeekers Elementary – Kindergarten to Grade 4
The Wave – Grade 5 and 6

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events.

Join us on Instagram (@4hgyouth) and on Facebook.  For details regarding 4HG, contact: Pastor Rudy Wall.

interacT meets on Monday nights at 7:00 pm at 2405 McGillivray.  If you are not receiving our updates, contact Rudy Wall .   

Instagram: @wrbcyoungadults

Facebook: INTERACt: WRBC young adults

For more information contact Pastor Rudy

Ways to Give 

Ways to give at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church:  For those who are looking for a way to give to the mission of Whyte Ridge Baptist Church, options can be found at  whyteridgebaptist.ca/GIVE.  

To electronically transfer funds to WRBC please use the email: give@whyteridgebaptist.ca. No password required. Include in the message portion of your e-transfer the following information:

• Full name and address of the person to be receipted.
• Your preferred Fund: General Fund, Capital Asset Fund, Missions Trips Fund or Benevolent Fund.  If desiring more than one Fund please include dollar amount for each.  In the event that no Fund is chosen the full amount will go into the General Fund.  

To donate by text, Text GIVE to 833-717-0741 and further instructions will follow!  It’s easy!

If questions, email give@whyteridgebaptist.ca.

Additional Information

Baptism and Membership – If you are feeling led to become baptized or pursue membership at WRBC, or if you have any questions about these things, please feel free to contact the office.

Log in to the Whyte Ridge Baptist Online Church Directory at whyteridgebaptist.ca/DIRECTORY.  If you have not received an email invitation to join our Online Church Directory and regularly attend at WRBC,  please click here.  For additional details on our Directory click here.   Hard copies of the Breeze online church directory are available at the Welcome Centre. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Plan now to join us in person at 2405 McGillivray or online this Sunday at 10:30 am!

Membership Meeting – June 2, 2024 – A membership meeting will be held following the morning worship service on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at approximately 12 noon. The primary purpose of this meeting will be the presentation of externally reviewed financial statements for 2023. Further details, including a meeting agenda and copy of the financial statements will be provided via email in advance of the meeting. As this is expected to be a very short meeting, we will transition into the meeting as quickly as possible following the service and food will not be provided.

Retirement Celebration – A Retirement Celebration for Pastor Terry and Pat Janke will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 6:00-9:00pm.  Doors will open at 5:30.  A program will be held in the auditorium from 6:00-7:20.  A reception will follow with a light snack. 

The last date to purchase tickets is Sunday, June 9.  Tickets can be purchased through this live link:  Retirement Celebration for Pastor Terry and Pat Janke.

Tickets can also be purchased in person before and after the Sunday service on May 26, June 2 and 9.  In person purchases can be done by cash or cheque (made out to Whyte Ridge Baptist Church).  You will receive an email confirmation for tickets purchased on-line.

Tickets cost $15.00 per person (11+), $5.00 per child age 5-10 (children 4 and under are free).

We are accepting donations towards a gift for Pastor Terry and Pat.  Donations can be made by e-transfer to Shirley Wynne at 204-781-9187 or in person before and after the Sunday service on May 26, June 2 and 9.  Donations can be made by e-transfer, cash, or cheque (made out to Shirley Wynne).

Ticket sales and gift donations are not tax receptible.

We are praying that we will be able to celebrate Pastor Terry and Pat’s retirement from ministry at WRBC.  We are holding our plans with open hands, knowing that changes in Pat’s health may change our plans.  Pastor Terry, Pat and family have been consulted and are aware of our plans. They are looking forward to sharing in this special evening with our church family.

2024 High School Grad Recognition will take place on June 16. Please send a picture of your grad to the church office along with the name of the high school and possible future plans. 

Church Family Picnic – June 23  All are welcome to join us after the morning worship service for a free BBQ picnic. Some family friendly games and activities will be available for all ages. Bring a chair or blanket and don’t forget your hat and sunscreen. We hope to see you there! To help us plan please register HERE.

Welcome Church Part 2  – May 26, 9:00am (Fireside room)  Come learn more about how you can help our church care for newcomers to Canada. If you missed the first training, come anyway! Contact: Brenda Noble.

WRBC Kitchen Cleaning – June 24, 25, 26, 9:00am – 12:00pm. Able to Volunteer a day? Contact Church Office by Thursday, June 20. 

WRBC Financial Support for Camp, Theological Education and Short Term Missions – Christian-Camp-Support-Application-2024Short-Term-Mission-Support-Application-2024-up-to-two-yearsTheological-Education-Support-Application-2024. 

Registration is OPEN for NORB-E VBS 2024! Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/kidscamp24

NABC Triennial—July 11-14,2024, St. Paul, Minnesota. Register: https://nabconference.org/triennial/

Right Now Media Online Church Resource Centre – This online service contains hundreds of family-friendly videos, as well as a large collection of Bible Studies and resources, as part of our growing Online Church Resource Centre. Consider it the Netflix of Christian videos and resources!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Point

Women at Whyte Ridge Outdoor Concert—Saturday, June 1, 2024, 7:00-9:00pm. Featuring Shirley Burton and Sandra Benum. Special Speaker: Monica Hollins. West parking lot of the church. Bring your lawn chair and a sweet or savory snack to share. Will be moved inside if inclement weather.

“Meet Jesus” International Bible Study—Learn more English as we discover what the Bible tells us about Jesus. Sundays starting January 7, 9:00am. Zoom: http://bit.ly/meetjesusbiblestudy. Contact: Brenda Noble.

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Connecting Points Brochure: On Line WRBC Connecting Points Winter 2024

To help us live out our mission to “Make and Nurture Followers of Jesus Christ through Healthy Relationships” we invite you to share how you’d like to participate this winter in our 9 week LifePath Journey: The Kingdom Consummated (Matt 24-28):  LifePath Journey Interest Survey 2024

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

The NAB Missionary Newsletters: Campbell-Réquia-Feb 2024  Nick-Iris-Newsletter-–-Feb 2024

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre).

Harvest Manitoba—Food bank donations may be left in the box located in the foyer next to the mail folders.  Any non-perishables are appreciated, especially pancake mix and syrup, canned fruit/vegetables, canned meat/fish especially salmon. Please do not bring perishable items. Thank you!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

Registration is OPEN for NORB-E VBS 2024! Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/kidscamp24

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

Little Lambs Nursery – ages 6 months up to age 2
SONSeekers Preschool – Age 3 and 4
SONSeekers Elementary – Kindergarten to Grade 4
The Wave – Grade 5 and 6

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

Join us on Instagram (@4hgyouth) and on Facebook.  For details regarding 4HG, contact: Pastor Rudy Wall.

interacT meets on Monday nights at 7:00 pm at 2405 McGillivray.  If you are not receiving our updates, contact Rudy Wall .   

Instagram: @wrbcyoungadults

Facebook: INTERACt: WRBC young adults

For more information contact Pastor Rudy

Ways to Give 

Ways to give at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church:  For those who are looking for a way to give to the mission of Whyte Ridge Baptist Church, options can be found at  whyteridgebaptist.ca/GIVE.  

To electronically transfer funds to WRBC please use the email: give@whyteridgebaptist.ca. No password required. Include in the message portion of your e-transfer the following information:

• Full name and address of the person to be receipted.
• Your preferred Fund: General Fund, Capital Asset Fund, Missions Trips Fund or Benevolent Fund.  If desiring more than one Fund please include dollar amount for each.  In the event that no Fund is chosen the full amount will go into the General Fund.  

To donate by text, Text GIVE to 833-717-0741 and further instructions will follow!  It’s easy!

If questions, email give@whyteridgebaptist.ca.

Additional Information

Baptism and Membership – If you are feeling led to become baptized or pursue membership at WRBC, or if you have any questions about these things, please feel free to contact the office.

Log in to the Whyte Ridge Baptist Online Church Directory at whyteridgebaptist.ca/DIRECTORY.  If you have not received an email invitation to join our Online Church Directory and regularly attend at WRBC,  please click here.  For additional details on our Directory click here.   Hard copies of the Breeze online church directory are available at the Welcome Centre. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Plan now to join us in person at 2405 McGillivray or online this Sunday at 10:30 am!

Update from Board of Church Governance and Lead Pastor Search Team

May 16, 2024

Search Team Update
The Search Team has conducted an initial review of the congregational survey results and been encouraged by what they have seen. There is a lot of information here and it is being compiled into a format that can be shared with the Board and Staff for further review. A summary of the results will then be shared with the congregation.

The Ministry Leaders Survey has been sent to selected leaders across all ministry areas, to be completed within the next week or two.

The Search Team has completed their exit interview with Pastor Terry and completed nearly all of the staff interviews.

The combined results of all these surveys and interviews will require some time to examine in detail, as we seek to gain the most complete understanding of our current situation and where we think God is leading us as a congregation.

Thank you for your continued prayers and encouragement.

Membership Meeting – June 2, 2024
A membership meeting will be held following the morning worship service on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at approximately 12 noon. The primary purpose of this meeting will be the presentation of externally reviewed financial statements for 2023. Further details, including a meeting agenda and copy of the financial statements will be provided via email in advance of the meeting.

You are invited to a Retirement Celebration for Pastor Terry and Pat Janke on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 6:00-9:00pm.  Doors will open at 5:30.  A program will be held in the auditorium from 6:00-7:20.  A reception will follow with a light snack. 
The last date to purchase tickets is Sunday, June 9.  Tickets can be purchased through this live link:  Retirement Celebration for Pastor Terry and Pat Janke.
Tickets can also be purchased in person before and after the Sunday service on May 19, 26, June 2 and 9.  In person purchases can be done by cash or cheque (made out to Whyte Ridge Baptist Church).  You will receive an email confirmation for tickets purchased on-line. Tickets cost is $15.00 per person (11+), $5.00 per child age 5-10 (children 4 and under are free).
We are accepting donations towards a gift for Pastor Terry and Pat.  Donations can be made by e-transfer to Shirley Wynne at 204-781-9187 or in person before and after the Sunday service on May 19, 26, June 2 and 9.  Donations can be made by e-transfer, cash, or cheque (made out to Shirley Wynne). Ticket sales and gift donations are not tax receptible.

Church Family Picnic – June 23  All are welcome to join us after the morning worship service for a free BBQ picnic. Some family friendly games and activities will be available for all ages. Bring a chair or blanket and don’t forget your hat and sunscreen. We hope to see you there! To help us plan please register HERE.

Post Secondary Grad Recognition—On May 19 we will be recognizing WRBC post-secondary graduates. If you or someone close to you is graduating from a post-secondary institution please send a picture and name of grad along with institution/program and any future plans to Rudy and the church office.

Welcome Church Part 2  – May 26, 9:00am (Fireside room)  Come learn more about how you can help our church care for newcomers to Canada. If you missed the first training, come anyway! Contact: Brenda Noble.

WRBC Kitchen Cleaning – June 24, 25, 26, 9:00am – 12:00pm. Able to Volunteer a day? Contact Church Office by Thursday, June 20. 

Mother’s Day Drive for the Family Support Centre – THANK YOU for all your donations of items for moms and babies! Together, we collected 62 bags!  This is such a tangible way of showing God’s love to the clients of FSC. May you be encouraged that God is using you to have an impact on all of those who will receive these gifts.

WRBC Financial Support for Camp, Theological Education and Short Term Missions – Christian-Camp-Support-Application-2024Short-Term-Mission-Support-Application-2024-up-to-two-yearsTheological-Education-Support-Application-2024.

Registration is OPEN for NORB-E VBS 2024! Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/kidscamp24

NABC Triennial—July 11-14,2024, St. Paul, Minnesota. Register: https://nabconference.org/triennial/

Right Now Media Online Church Resource Centre – This online service contains hundreds of family-friendly videos, as well as a large collection of Bible Studies and resources, as part of our growing Online Church Resource Centre. Consider it the Netflix of Christian videos and resources!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Point

Women at Whyte Ridge Outdoor Concert—Saturday, June 1, 2024, 7:00-9:00pm. Featuring Shirley Burton and Sandra Benum. Special Speaker: Monica Hollins. West parking lot of the church. Bring your lawn chair and a sweet or savory snack to share. Will be moved inside if inclement weather.

“Meet Jesus” International Bible Study—Learn more English as we discover what the Bible tells us about Jesus. Sundays starting January 7, 9:00am. Zoom: http://bit.ly/meetjesusbiblestudy. Contact: Brenda Noble.

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Connecting Points Brochure: On Line WRBC Connecting Points Winter 2024

To help us live out our mission to “Make and Nurture Followers of Jesus Christ through Healthy Relationships” we invite you to share how you’d like to participate this winter in our 9 week LifePath Journey: The Kingdom Consummated (Matt 24-28):  LifePath Journey Interest Survey 2024

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

The NAB Missionary Newsletters: Campbell-Réquia-Feb 2024  Nick-Iris-Newsletter-–-Feb 2024

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre).

Harvest Manitoba—Food bank donations may be left in the box located in the foyer next to the mail folders.  Any non-perishables are appreciated, especially pancake mix and syrup, canned fruit/vegetables, canned meat/fish especially salmon. Please do not bring perishable items. Thank you!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

Registration is OPEN for NORB-E VBS 2024! Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/kidscamp24

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

Little Lambs Nursery – ages 6 months up to age 2
SONSeekers Preschool – Age 3 and 4
SONSeekers Elementary – Kindergarten to Grade 4
The Wave – Grade 5 and 6

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

Join us on Instagram (@4hgyouth) and on Facebook.  For details regarding 4HG, contact: Pastor Rudy Wall.

interacT meets on Monday nights at 7:00 pm at 2405 McGillivray.  If you are not receiving our updates, contact Rudy Wall .   

Instagram: @wrbcyoungadults

Facebook: INTERACt: WRBC young adults

For more information contact Pastor Rudy

Ways to Give 

Ways to give at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church:  For those who are looking for a way to give to the mission of Whyte Ridge Baptist Church, options can be found at  whyteridgebaptist.ca/GIVE.  

To electronically transfer funds to WRBC please use the email: give@whyteridgebaptist.ca. No password required. Include in the message portion of your e-transfer the following information:

• Full name and address of the person to be receipted.
• Your preferred Fund: General Fund, Capital Asset Fund, Missions Trips Fund or Benevolent Fund.  If desiring more than one Fund please include dollar amount for each.  In the event that no Fund is chosen the full amount will go into the General Fund.  

To donate by text, Text GIVE to 833-717-0741 and further instructions will follow!  It’s easy!

If questions, email give@whyteridgebaptist.ca.

Additional Information

Baptism and Membership – If you are feeling led to become baptized or pursue membership at WRBC, or if you have any questions about these things, please feel free to contact the office.

Log in to the Whyte Ridge Baptist Online Church Directory at whyteridgebaptist.ca/DIRECTORY.  If you have not received an email invitation to join our Online Church Directory and regularly attend at WRBC,  please click here.  For additional details on our Directory click here.   Hard copies of the Breeze online church directory are available at the Welcome Centre. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Plan now to join us in person at 2405 McGillivray or online this Sunday at 10:30 am!

Update from Board of Church Governance and Lead Pastor Search Team

May 9, 2024

Transitional Pastor

The combined results of the vote on the motion to call Bruce Hollins as our Transitional Pastor (both online and paper ballot votes) were 125 in favour and none opposed. Pastor Bruce is expected to join us on June 1.

Search Team Update

The results of the congregational survey are still being reviewed by the Search Team. The overall feedback was very positive and detailed results will soon be shared with the Board and Staff for further review. A summary of the results will then be shared with the congregation.

The Ministry Leaders Survey is being sent to selected leaders across all ministry areas. This will provide more focused feedback on the various ministries of our church, as well as a ministry leaders’ perspective on the overall spiritual health of our congregation.

Staff interviews are being conducted to ensure that their perspectives are fully considered as we enter this time of transition. The Search Team will also conduct a detailed exit interview with Pastor Terry.

The combined results of all these surveys and interviews will give us a more complete picture of our current situation and a clearer indication of where we think God is leading us as a congregation. It will therefore help us discern the type of Lead Pastor we need, the man who we believe that God is preparing for us. Thank you all for your participation and your prayers.

Membership Meeting – June 2, 2024

A membership meeting will be held following the morning worship service on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at approximately 12 noon. The primary purpose of this meeting will be the presentation of externally reviewed financial statements for 2023. Further details, including a meeting agenda and copy of the financial statements will be provided via email in advance of the meeting.

Retirement Celebration for Pastor Terry and Pat Janke – The Retirement Celebration for Pastor Terry and Pat originally scheduled for Saturday, May 25, 2024 has a new date. The Retirement Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 6:00pm at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church.  The event will start with a program in the auditorium followed by a reception and light snack in the foyer. On May 15 you will receive an email with the link to tickets/registration and information about donations towards a gift.  It is important that those attending purchase a ticket so that we know how many people to plan for. 

Mothers Day Drive for the Family Support Centre – Donate items for Baby Layettes in support of Family Support Centre: Layette Supplies for Family Support Centre Mothers Day Drive 2024

Life Transformation Ministry, in partnership with WRBC, has worked with newcomers from countries around the world who have chosen to settle in Winnipeg for two years.  Over many years, this ministry has also strived to advance God’s kingdom amongst the people of Cuba. On Tuesday May 14 at 7:00 p.m. Richard Salas will be sharing the good news of how God continues to work for His Glory in the communist nation of Cuba. He will also share some simple ways in which, locally, you can become part of this ministry. Please register by May 13, 2024. For more information, contact Richard or Miriam Salas at or text 204-894-9217. Pre-registration link: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/b6972b10296141 

Post Secondary Grad Recognition—On May 19 we will be recognizing WRBC post-secondary graduates. If you or someone close to you is graduating from a post-secondary institution please send a picture and name of grad along with institution/program and any future plans to Rudy and the church office.

Welcome Church Part 2  – May 26, 9:00am (Fireside room)  Come learn more about how you can help our church care for newcomers to Canada. If you missed the first training, come anyway! Contact: Brenda Noble.

WRBC Kitchen Cleaning – June 24, 25, 26, 9:00am – 12:00pm. Able to Volunteer a day? Contact Church Office by Thursday, June 20. 

WRBC Financial Support for Camp, Theological Education and Short Term Missions – Christian-Camp-Support-Application-2024Short-Term-Mission-Support-Application-2024-up-to-two-yearsTheological-Education-Support-Application-2024.

Registration is OPEN for NORB-E VBS 2024! Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/kidscamp24

NABC Triennial—July 11-14,2024, St. Paul, Minnesota. Register: https://nabconference.org/triennial/

Right Now Media Online Church Resource Centre – This online service contains hundreds of family-friendly videos, as well as a large collection of Bible Studies and resources, as part of our growing Online Church Resource Centre. Consider it the Netflix of Christian videos and resources!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Point

Interested in LifeGroups? Join us on Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00-9:00pm in the Fireside Room to learn more about LifeGroups. This is for new and current LifeGroup and Discussion Group members and leaders. Register HERE by May 14.

Women at Whyte Ridge Outdoor Concert—Saturday, June 1, 2024, 7:00-9:00pm. Featuring Shirley Burton and Sandra Benum. Special Speaker: Monica Hollins. West parking lot of the church. Bring your lawn chair and a sweet or savory snack to share. Will be moved inside if inclement weather.

“Meet Jesus” International Bible Study—Learn more English as we discover what the Bible tells us about Jesus. Sundays starting January 7, 9:00am. Zoom: http://bit.ly/meetjesusbiblestudy. Contact: Brenda Noble.

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Connecting Points Brochure: On Line WRBC Connecting Points Winter 2024

To help us live out our mission to “Make and Nurture Followers of Jesus Christ through Healthy Relationships” we invite you to share how you’d like to participate this winter in our 9 week LifePath Journey: The Kingdom Consummated (Matt 24-28):  LifePath Journey Interest Survey 2024

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

The NAB Missionary Newsletters: Campbell-Réquia-Feb 2024  Nick-Iris-Newsletter-–-Feb 2024

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre).

Harvest Manitoba—Food bank donations may be left in the box located in the foyer next to the mail folders.  Any non-perishables are appreciated, especially pancake mix and syrup, canned fruit/vegetables, canned meat/fish especially salmon. Please do not bring perishable items. Thank you!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

Registration is OPEN for NORB-E VBS 2024! Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/kidscamp24

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

Little Lambs Nursery – ages 6 months up to age 2
SONSeekers Preschool – Age 3 and 4
SONSeekers Elementary – Kindergarten to Grade 4
The Wave – Grade 5 and 6

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

Join us on Instagram (@4hgyouth) and on Facebook.  For details regarding 4HG, contact: Pastor Rudy Wall.

interacT meets on Monday nights at 7:00 pm at 2405 McGillivray.  If you are not receiving our updates, contact Rudy Wall .   

Instagram: @wrbcyoungadults

Facebook: INTERACt: WRBC young adults

For more information contact Pastor Rudy

Ways to Give 

Ways to give at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church:  For those who are looking for a way to give to the mission of Whyte Ridge Baptist Church, options can be found at  whyteridgebaptist.ca/GIVE.  

To electronically transfer funds to WRBC please use the email: give@whyteridgebaptist.ca. No password required. Include in the message portion of your e-transfer the following information:

• Full name and address of the person to be receipted.
• Your preferred Fund: General Fund, Capital Asset Fund, Missions Trips Fund or Benevolent Fund.  If desiring more than one Fund please include dollar amount for each.  In the event that no Fund is chosen the full amount will go into the General Fund.  

To donate by text, Text GIVE to 833-717-0741 and further instructions will follow!  It’s easy!

If questions, email give@whyteridgebaptist.ca.

Additional Information

Baptism and Membership – If you are feeling led to become baptized or pursue membership at WRBC, or if you have any questions about these things, please feel free to contact the office.

Log in to the Whyte Ridge Baptist Online Church Directory at whyteridgebaptist.ca/DIRECTORY.  If you have not received an email invitation to join our Online Church Directory and regularly attend at WRBC,  please click here.  For additional details on our Directory click here.   Hard copies of the Breeze online church directory are available at the Welcome Centre. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Plan now to join us in person at 2405 McGillivray or online this Sunday at 10:30 am!

Update from Board of Church Governance and Lead Pastor Search Team

April 25, 2024

Membership Meeting – May 5, 2024

A membership meeting will be held following the morning worship service on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at approximately 12 noon. The sole purpose of this meeting will be the presentation of the motion to call Pastor Bruce Hollins as our Transitional Pastor. Following any discussion on this motion, voting will take place by paper ballot (for those in attendance) and electronic voting (for members who are not able to attend in person). As this is expected to be a very short meeting, we will not be providing lunch.

Please look back to previous weekly email updates (available on the church website) for information on the requirement for a Transitional Pastor and background information on Bruce Hollins. Any questions or concerns should be addressed to the moderator, Dave Barton (moderator@whyteridgebaptist.ca), in advance of this meeting.

Come to the Core: An evening of prayer in a time of transition – May 5, 2024 at 7 PM

Come to the Core is an equipping event for the everyone in our church family. Our next event is on May 5, starting at 7 PM in the main auditorium. It will be an evening of prayer and worship with a focus on the transition that we are entering into. Members from the Board, the Search Team, the Celebration Team and the Prayer Team will be leading us as they share updates from their respective teams and lead us in praying for our transitional needs. We hope that you will join us.

WRBC Financial Support for Camp, Theological Education and Short Term Missions – Christian-Camp-Support-Application-2024Short-Term-Mission-Support-Application-2024-up-to-two-yearsTheological-Education-Support-Application-2024.

Mothers Day Drive for the Family Support Centre – Donate items for Baby Layettes in support of Family Support Centre: Layette Supplies for Family Support Centre Mothers Day Drive 2024

Post Secondary Grad Recognition—On May 19 we will be recognizing WRBC post-secondary graduates. If you or someone close to you is graduating from a post-secondary institution please send a picture and name of grad along with institution/program and any future plans to Rudy and the church office.

Welcome Church Part 2  – May 26, 9:00am (Fireside room)  Come learn more about how you can help our church care for newcomers to Canada. If you missed the first training, come anyway! Contact: Brenda Noble.

Registration is OPEN for NORB-E VBS 2024! Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/kidscamp24

NABC Triennial—July 11-14,2024, St. Paul, Minnesota. Register: https://nabconference.org/triennial/

Right Now Media Online Church Resource Centre – This online service contains hundreds of family-friendly videos, as well as a large collection of Bible Studies and resources, as part of our growing Online Church Resource Centre. Consider it the Netflix of Christian videos and resources!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Point

Interested in LifeGroups? Join us on Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00-9:00pm in the Fireside Room to learn more about LifeGroups. This is for new and current LifeGroup and Discussion Group members and leaders.

Growing in Grace Lunch—May 9, 12:00pm
It’s High Tea at Growing in Grace. Gather your fascinators and gloves; ladies, put on your best dress and join us for fancy sandwiches and dainties. We will also celebrate our Moms and Grandmas. Don’t forget to bring a tea cup for our tea tasting station. Pre-registration and payment is required by May 5…bring a friend. Register online or in the foyer on Sunday morning. Call Bonnie for more info (204-797-3140).

Men’s Work Retreat at Camp Nutimik – Friday, May 10 (8 pm) – Sat, May 11 (3:30 pm). Cost: FREE. Bring your own bedding and towel. Registration Form:  WRBC Men’s Work Retreat Registration Form – May 10-11 (registration deadline is noon on Monday, May 6). Contact: Pastor Doug (204-489-3875)

“Meet Jesus” International Bible Study—Learn more English as we discover what the Bible tells us about Jesus. Sundays starting January 7, 9:00am. Zoom: http://bit.ly/meetjesusbiblestudy. Contact: Brenda Noble.

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Connecting Points Brochure: On Line WRBC Connecting Points Winter 2024

To help us live out our mission to “Make and Nurture Followers of Jesus Christ through Healthy Relationships” we invite you to share how you’d like to participate this winter in our 9 week LifePath Journey: The Kingdom Consummated (Matt 24-28):  LifePath Journey Interest Survey 2024

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

The NAB Missionary Newsletters: Campbell-Réquia-Feb 2024  Nick-Iris-Newsletter-–-Feb 2024

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre).

Harvest Manitoba—Food bank donations may be left in the box located in the foyer next to the mail folders.  Any non-perishables are appreciated, especially pancake mix and syrup, canned fruit/vegetables, canned meat/fish especially salmon. Please do not bring perishable items. Thank you!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

Registration is OPEN for NORB-E VBS 2024! Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/kidscamp24

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

Little Lambs Nursery – ages 6 months up to age 2
SONSeekers Preschool – Age 3 and 4
SONSeekers Elementary – Kindergarten to Grade 4
The Wave – Grade 5 and 6

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

Join us on Instagram (@4hgyouth) and on Facebook.  For details regarding 4HG, contact: Pastor Rudy Wall.

interacT meets on Monday nights at 7:00 pm at 2405 McGillivray.  If you are not receiving our updates, contact Rudy Wall .   

Instagram: @wrbcyoungadults

Facebook: INTERACt: WRBC young adults

For more information contact Pastor Rudy

Ways to Give 

Ways to give at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church:  For those who are looking for a way to give to the mission of Whyte Ridge Baptist Church, options can be found at  whyteridgebaptist.ca/GIVE.  

To electronically transfer funds to WRBC please use the email: give@whyteridgebaptist.ca. No password required. Include in the message portion of your e-transfer the following information:

• Full name and address of the person to be receipted.
• Your preferred Fund: General Fund, Capital Asset Fund, Missions Trips Fund or Benevolent Fund.  If desiring more than one Fund please include dollar amount for each.  In the event that no Fund is chosen the full amount will go into the General Fund.  

To donate by text, Text GIVE to 833-717-0741 and further instructions will follow!  It’s easy!

If questions, email give@whyteridgebaptist.ca.

Additional Information

Baptism and Membership – If you are feeling led to become baptized or pursue membership at WRBC, or if you have any questions about these things, please feel free to contact the office.

Log in to the Whyte Ridge Baptist Online Church Directory at whyteridgebaptist.ca/DIRECTORY.  If you have not received an email invitation to join our Online Church Directory and regularly attend at WRBC,  please click here.  For additional details on our Directory click here.   Hard copies of the Breeze online church directory are available at the Welcome Centre. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Plan now to join us in person at 2405 McGillivray or online this Sunday at 10:30 am!

Update from Board of Church Governance and Lead Pastor Search Team

April 25, 2024

Congregational Survey

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the congregational survey. Your responses will help us determine the current health and concerns of our congregation and also help us develop the job description for our next Lead Pastor.

Having passed the required threshold for a statistically significant sample size, the survey is now closed. We will be analyzing the data in the coming weeks and will be sharing relevant results with the Board, the Staff and the congregation.

Membership Meeting – May 5, 2024

A membership meeting will be held following the morning worship service on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at approximately 12 noon. The sole purpose of this meeting will be the presentation of the motion to call Pastor Bruce Hollins as our Transitional Pastor. Following any discussion on this motion, voting will take place by paper ballot (for those in attendance) and electronic voting (for members who are not able to attend in person). As this is expected to be a very short meeting, we will not be providing lunch.

Please look back to previous weekly email updates (available on the church website) for information on the requirement for a Transitional Pastor and background information on Bruce Hollins. Any questions or concerns should be addressed to the moderator, Dave Barton (moderator@whyteridgebaptist.ca), in advance of this meeting.

Come to the Core: An evening of prayer in a time of transition – May 5, 2024 at 7 PM

Come to the Core is an equipping event for the everyone in our church family. Our next event is on May 5, starting at 7 PM in the main auditorium. It will be an evening of prayer and worship with a focus on the transition that we are entering into. Members from the Board, the Search Team, the Celebration Team and the Prayer Team will be leading us as they share updates from their respective teams and lead us in praying for our transitional needs. We hope that you will join us.

Family Support Centre Spring Celebration – Wednesday, May 8. For tickets call 204-772-1923.

Mothers Day Drive for the Family Support Centre – Donate items for Baby Layettes in support of Family Support Centre: Layette Supplies for Family Support Centre Mothers Day Drive 2024

Post Secondary Grad Recognition—On May 19 we will be recognizing WRBC post-secondary graduates. If you or someone close to you is graduating from a post-secondary institution please send a picture and name of grad along with institution/program and any future plans to Rudy and the church office.

Welcome Church Part 2  – May 26, 9:00am (Fireside room)  Come learn more about how you can help our church care for newcomers to Canada. If you missed the first training, come anyway! Contact: Brenda Noble.

Registration is OPEN for NORB-E VBS 2024! Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/kidscamp24

We are hiring! WRBC is looking to hire 1-2 students (aged 15-29) for our Green Team Summer Worker position.  This will be approximately 25-30 hours per week starting mid-June until early September (approximately 10 weeks total).   *flexibility in hours for June and September depending on student*
The summer worker tasks will include grounds maintenance duties and initiatives as well as children and family program initiatives (such as VBS and other community focused events).  For a detailed job description, please contact the church office. Deadline to submit resumes is April 30th, 2024. 

NABC Triennial—July 11-14,2024, St. Paul, Minnesota. Register: https://nabconference.org/triennial/

Right Now Media Online Church Resource Centre – This online service contains hundreds of family-friendly videos, as well as a large collection of Bible Studies and resources, as part of our growing Online Church Resource Centre. Consider it the Netflix of Christian videos and resources!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Point

Precept Bible Study – Numbers (7 lessons) Trusting God in the Wilderness – Wednesdays, March 13 – May 1 (*no meeting March 27). Cost: $25. Register HERE. Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca

Growing in Grace Lunch—May 9, 12:00pm
It’s High Tea at Growing in Grace. Gather your fascinators and gloves; ladies, put on your best dress and join us for fancy sandwiches and dainties. We will also celebrate our Moms and Grandmas. Don’t forget to bring a tea cup for our tea tasting station. Pre-registration and payment is required by May 5…bring a friend. Register online or in the foyer on Sunday morning. Call Bonnie for more info (204-797-3140).

Men’s Work Retreat at Camp Nutimik – Friday, May 10 (8 pm) – Sat, May 11 (3:30 pm). Cost: FREE. Bring your own bedding and towel. Registration Form:  WRBC Men’s Work Retreat Registration Form – May 10-11 (registration deadline is noon on Monday, May 6). Contact: Pastor Doug (204-489-3875)

“Meet Jesus” International Bible Study—Learn more English as we discover what the Bible tells us about Jesus. Sundays starting January 7, 9:00am. Zoom: http://bit.ly/meetjesusbiblestudy. Contact: Brenda Noble.

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Connecting Points Brochure: On Line WRBC Connecting Points Winter 2024

To help us live out our mission to “Make and Nurture Followers of Jesus Christ through Healthy Relationships” we invite you to share how you’d like to participate this winter in our 9 week LifePath Journey: The Kingdom Consummated (Matt 24-28):  LifePath Journey Interest Survey 2024

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

The NAB Missionary Newsletters: Campbell-Réquia-Feb 2024  Nick-Iris-Newsletter-–-Feb 2024

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre).

Harvest Manitoba—Food bank donations may be left in the box located in the foyer next to the mail folders.  Any non-perishables are appreciated, especially pancake mix and syrup, canned fruit/vegetables, canned meat/fish especially salmon. Please do not bring perishable items. Thank you!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

Upcoming Kids & Family Events to Remember!

April 26 – WRBC Family Night (drop in)
Registration is OPEN for NORB-E VBS 2024! Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/kidscamp24

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

Little Lambs Nursery – ages 6 months up to age 2
SONSeekers Preschool – Age 3 and 4
SONSeekers Elementary – Kindergarten to Grade 4
The Wave – Grade 5 and 6

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

Join us on Instagram (@4hgyouth) and on Facebook.  For details regarding 4HG, contact: Pastor Rudy Wall.

interacT meets on Monday nights at 7:00 pm at 2405 McGillivray.  If you are not receiving our updates, contact Rudy Wall .   

Instagram: @wrbcyoungadults

Facebook: INTERACt: WRBC young adults

For more information contact Pastor Rudy

Ways to Give 

Ways to give at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church:  For those who are looking for a way to give to the mission of Whyte Ridge Baptist Church, options can be found at  whyteridgebaptist.ca/GIVE.  

To electronically transfer funds to WRBC please use the email: give@whyteridgebaptist.ca. No password required. Include in the message portion of your e-transfer the following information:

• Full name and address of the person to be receipted.
• Your preferred Fund: General Fund, Capital Asset Fund, Missions Trips Fund or Benevolent Fund.  If desiring more than one Fund please include dollar amount for each.  In the event that no Fund is chosen the full amount will go into the General Fund.  

To donate by text, Text GIVE to 833-717-0741 and further instructions will follow!  It’s easy!

If questions, email give@whyteridgebaptist.ca.

Additional Information

Baptism and Membership – If you are feeling led to become baptized or pursue membership at WRBC, or if you have any questions about these things, please feel free to contact the office.

Log in to the Whyte Ridge Baptist Online Church Directory at whyteridgebaptist.ca/DIRECTORY.  If you have not received an email invitation to join our Online Church Directory and regularly attend at WRBC,  please click here.  For additional details on our Directory click here.   Hard copies of the Breeze online church directory are available at the Welcome Centre. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

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