News - Whyte Ridge Baptist Church

4HG Update – August 19, 2022

Posted on August 20, 2022

Hey All!!! Note that Junior Youth Canoeing was yesterday, Friday (August 19), NOT today!

Senior Youth, be sure to join us next Friday (August 26) for Senior Youth Canoeing! We will be meeting at the McGillivray entrance to Fort Whyte at 6pm! It’s $15 per person but if that’s an issue please talk to me, we want you there! Anyone going into Grade 6 to grade 8 is welcome! We’ll be done around 8pm for you to be picked up. Any questions please direct them to me!

A reminder of the upcoming weeks events:

Friday, August 26th – Senior Youth Canoeing

Friday, September 2nd – Youth Leader Planning meeting (NO YOUTH)

Friday, September 9th – Youth Kickoff the New Year!

Faithfully

Rudy

4HG Update – August 19, 2022

Posted on August 19, 2022

Hey All!!!

I’m super excited to remind you that the Junior Youth are going Canoeing at Fort Whyte today!

We will be meeting at the McGillivray entrance to Fort Whyte at 6pm! It’s $15 per person but if that’s an issue please talk to me, we want you there! Anyone going into Grade 6 to grade 8 is welcome! We’ll be done around 8pm for you to be picked up. Any questions please direct them to me!

Friday, August 19th – Junior Youth Canoeing

Friday, August 26th – Senior Youth Canoeing

Friday, September 2nd – Youth Leader Planning meeting

Friday, September 9th – Youth Kickoff the New Year!

Again, to those who have graduated grade 12, you are welcome to join us for the events during the Summer, and anyone coming into grade 6 same for you! You’ll be able to join the main events and the ones for your respective small groups.

Have an amazing Summer everyone!

Faithfully

Rudy

Filed Under: News, Youth, Youth Ministry News

ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: Matthew

Posted on August 18, 2022

ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: Matthew

Creatively engage with God’s Word as we go on our LifePath Journey together this Fall!

Available at the Resource Centre beginning August 28. Cost: $10

Filed Under: LifePath / LifeGroup, News

Right Now Media Online Church Resource Centre

Posted on August 14, 2022

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!

Click here to request your FREE membership today!

Filed Under: 65+, Adult Ministry News, Children, LifePath / LifeGroup, Men, Middle School, News, Registration, Women, WRBC Video, Young Adults, Youth, Youth Ministry News

Summer Missions Report

Posted on August 14, 2022

This summer I was on staff for the high school missions program, Bonfire, at YWAM Mendocino Coast. This program consists of 2 weeks on the YWAM base, followed by a missions trip for the final week. This year, we had 7 staff and 9 students.

On the base, we had classes on the Holy Spirit, values & culture, the Father heart of God, discerning God’s voice, spiritual warfare, some valuable tools for ministry, and more! We also had team-building activities, prayer and worship times, and fun field trips, including ocean kayaking and bonfires on the beach. These two weeks were packed full of fun and challenges as we got to know each other and both students and staff were learning a lot. God did so many little miracles, and several of our students had major growth and breakthrough with God in various areas of their lives!

For the third week, we drove to Vicente Guerrero, Mexico, and partnered with some ministries in the area; helping build a school for adults who didn’t have access to education, and spending time visiting a ministry for women and their children who are leaving situations of abuse. Getting to know and bless the women and children even for a couple days was beautiful and impactful, and it was also very encouraging to see what the long-term workers have accomplished as they follow God and build this ministry.

Also on outreach, I got to, with our school leader, baptize 4 of the students! I love baptisms because they are such a tangible picture of what God is doing in someone’s life, and it’s very exciting to see them taking that step of commitment, so I was very honoured to be a part of that for our students.

Throughout this program, I learned a lot about my gifts and leading along with the Holy Spirit. It is amazing to see God bring things I dreamed of into reality as I step forward in faith, and I’m so thankful to my church family for supporting me in this!

Thanks for reading, and let me know if you want to hear more! God bless!

Alexis Cooper

Filed Under: Faith Story, Missions, News, Stories

Kids at the Ridge Ministry Minute – Focus – Aug 14 22

Posted on August 14, 2022

Hey Kids!

Join us this week as Jaimie leads us to understand our new assignment. How can changing our focus help us overcome an obstacle or difficult task? You don’t want to miss this!

PS – Don’t forget to fill out your kids sermon notes page!

Check out this week’s Kids Ministry Minute!

Filed Under: Children, News

4HG – August 6th at 5 pm

Posted on August 11, 2022

Note there is NO YOUTH this week.

Here is our summer schedule. If you have any questions please contact me!

Friday, August 12th – No Youth
Friday, August 19th – Junior Youth Canoeing
Friday, August 26th – Senior Youth Canoeing
Friday, September 2nd – Youth Movie Night
Friday, September 9th – Youth Kickoff the New Year!

Have an amazing Summer everyone!

Rudy

Filed Under: News, Youth, Youth Ministry News

Kids at the Ridge Ministry Minute – Set Apart – August 7, 2022

Posted on August 7, 2022

Hey Kids,

Tune into this weeks Ministry Minute with Mrs. Jacoba! Will the next assignment find her mailbox this week? Let’s find out!

Check out this week’s Kids Ministry Minute:

Filed Under: Children, News

4HG – August 6th at 5 pm

Posted on August 5, 2022

This week: WATERFIGHT at the church for everyone (grades 6-12) 5:00, Saturday, August 6th.

Bring water guns, a towel and a change of clothes!

Here is our summer schedule. If you have any questions please contact me!

August 6th – WATERFIGHT (For everyone!)
August 12th – No Youth
August 19th – Junior Youth Canoeing
August 26th – Senior Youth Canoeing
September 2nd – Youth Movie Night
September 9th – Youth Kickoff the New Year!

Have an amazing Summer everyone!

Rudy

Filed Under: News, Youth, Youth Ministry News

4HG – August 5th @ 5 pm

Posted on August 4, 2022

This week: WATERFIGHT at the church for everyone (grades 6-12) 5:00, Saturday, August 6th.

Bring water guns, a towel and a change of clothes!

Here is our summer schedule. If you have any questions please contact me!

Have an amazing Summer everyone!

Rudy

Filed Under: News, Youth, Youth Ministry News

Kids at the Ridge Ministry Minute – Mustard Seed Faith – July 31, 2022

Posted on July 31, 2022

Hey Kids,

Join us this week as we discover a new assignment! This one takes us back to last summer for a fun experiment to teach us a lesson. I hope your summer is going well! Don’t forget to hold onto your Sermon Notes pages and bring them in for our Fall Kick off Sunday!

Check out this week’s Kids Ministry Minute:

Filed Under: Children, News

WRBC Ukrainian Task Force – Donation Drive August 1 – 19

Posted on July 30, 2022

Approximately 40-60 displaced Ukrainian families are arriving in Wpg. daily. The province of Manitoba, Ukrainian Canadian Congress, the Ukrainian National Federation and hundreds of volunteers are warmly welcoming these newcomers and providing many services and supports as these newcomers settle in Winnipeg or rural Manitoba.

Their needs are many.

WRBC’s Ukrainian Task Force is asking the church to help meet some of these needs. From August 1-19, we are collecting new pillows, household items such laundry detergent, J cloths, shampoo, and toothbrushes. A complete listing is provided on the insert in your church bulletin. A donation box at the church is available.

If you would like to give a monetary donation, 2 trusted Ukrainian organizations are listed and the money will be used for needs in Winnipeg.

This photo is from Ukrainian National Federation(UNF) at 935 Main St. where newcomers pick up cleaning supplies, personal supplies such as soap, toothpaste and food. The need for donations to help the displaced is great.

SaSample Donations

Filed Under: Missions, News, Ukraine Crisis

Needed: Food Bank Substitute Drivers

Posted on July 30, 2022

Needed: Food Bank Substitute Drivers – 2:15 pm pickup at Harvest MB, 1085 Winnipeg Ave.
Usually done at WRBC by 3:30 pm. Thursday afternoons – as needed. Willing to serve in this way? Please contact the church office.

Filed Under: Community Service, Missions, News, Volunteer Service Opportunities

UPDATE: 4HG Summer Update – July 29

Posted on July 29, 2022

Please note: This week Sr. Boys (not Jr. Boys) meet on Saturday at from 2 – 4 pm (note time) at the home of the Coopers – 340 Duffield St.

Here is our summer schedule. If you have any questions please contact me!

July 30th – Senior Boys Night
August 5th – WATERFIGHT (For everyone!)
August 12th – No Youth
August 19th – Junior Youth Canoeing
August 26th – Senior Youth Canoeing
September 2nd – Youth Movie Night
September 9th – Youth Kickoff the New Year!

Have an amazing Summer everyone!

Rudy

Filed Under: News, Youth, Youth Ministry News

4HG Summer Update – July 29 (2 – 4 pm)

Posted on July 29, 2022

This week Sr. Boys meet on Saturday from 2-4 pm at the home of the Coopers- 340 Duffield St.

Here is our summer schedule. If you have any questions please contact me!

Have an amazing Summer everyone!

Rudy

Filed Under: News, Youth, Youth Ministry News

Crisis Pregnancy Centre Update

Posted on July 28, 2022

As you know, our church supports the Crisis Pregnancy Centre here in Winnipeg. Many of you have donated baby items (including formula) to the centre through our Mother’s Day drive and by dropping off formula at the church.

The Crisis Pregnancy Centre is so very grateful for your support! In fact, this past Mother’s Day, the centre has been able to give your donations to help new moms provide for their babies.

Here are some of the Thank You notes for the Crisis Pregnancy Centre:

Unfortunately, as many of you have heard (and Pastor Doug mentioned a couple of Sundays ago), our present federal government is working to remove the charitable status of crisis pregnancy centres across Canada. We want to support the CPC and we encourage you to contact your MP and let them know that you do not want the government to remove the charitable status of these centres.

If you need help with the letter, we encourage you to use the sample letter (Sample Letter (page 2).

And, once again, thank you on behalf of the Crisis Pregnancy Centre, for your support!

Filed Under: News

Kids at the Ridge Ministry Minute – Whom do you Serve? – July 24, 2022

Posted on July 24, 2022

Hey Kids!

Join us as we discover our new assignment. This is a special one – we get to hear from some of you!

PS – are you filling out your Sermon Notes pages? Watch our Kids Ministry Minute Summer Intro video from July 3rd for the details!

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Watch this Week’s Kids Ministry Minute:

Filed Under: Children, News

Revised: 4HG Summer Update – July 22

Posted on July 22, 2022

**Revised: Note the start time this Saturday is 7 pm (not 2 pm)**

Hey People!

This week the Junior Boys will be meeting on SATURDAY @ 7 pm at the Church! Bring Clothes that could get dirty without getting ruined!

Here is our summer schedule. If you have any questions please contact me!

July 23rd – Junior Boys Night
July 29th – Senior Boys Night
August 5th – WATERFIGHT (For everyone!)
August 12th – No Youth
August 19th – Junior Youth Canoeing
August 26th – Senior Youth Canoeing
September 2nd – Youth Movie Night
September 7th – Youth Kickoff the New Year!

Also, to the people who have graduated grade 12, you are welcome to join us for the events during the Summer, and anyone coming into grade 6 same for you! You’ll be able to join the main events and the ones for your respective small groups.

Have an amazing Summer everyone!

Rudy

Filed Under: News, Youth, Youth Ministry News

4HG Summer Update – July 22

Posted on July 22, 2022

Hey People!

This week the Junior Boys will be meeting on SATURDAY @ 7 pm at the Church! Bring Clothes that could get dirty without getting ruined!

Here is our summer schedule. If you have any questions please contact me!

Have an amazing Summer everyone!

Rudy

Filed Under: News, Youth, Youth Ministry News

Kids at the Ridge Ministry Minute – Faith in Action – July 17, 2022

Posted on July 17, 2022

Hey Kids!

Join us as we learn more about our next assignment!

*Don’t forget to fill out our Kids Sermon Notes Page and bring them in at the end of the summer for a chance for a prize!*

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Filed Under: Children, News

4HG Summer Update – July 15

Posted on July 15, 2022

Hey People!

For the Summer we are doing things slightly different, so here is what you’ll need to know.

This week the Senior Girls will be meeting on SATURDAY @ 2pm at the Church! Bring Clothes that could get dirty without getting ruined :D

If you have any questions please contact me!

July 16th – Senior Girls Afternoon
July 23rd – Junior Boys Night
July 29th – Senior Boys Night
August 5th – WATERFIGHT (For everyone!)
August 12th – No Youth
August 19th – Junior Youth Canoeing
August 26th – Senior Youth Canoeing
September 2nd – Youth Movie Night
September 7th – Youth Kickoff the New Year!

Have an amazing Summer everyone, I hope You find some rest and can relax a bit!

Rudy

Filed Under: News, Youth, Youth Ministry News

Kids at the Ridge Ministry Minute – Who’s In Charge? – July 10, 2022

Posted on July 12, 2022

Hey kids,

Join Mrs. Sheilla and Pastor Rudy as they work out the answer to their next assignment!

**Don’t forget to fill out your Kids Sermon Notes page as you listen and bring in all your completed pages to Mrs. Sheilla at the end of the summer for a chance to earn a prize!**

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Check out this week’s Kids Ministry Minute!

https://youtu.be/X2W8k-wVoAI

Filed Under: Children, News

Kids at the Ridge Ministry Minute – Summer Intro – July 3, 2022

Posted on July 5, 2022

Hey Kids!
Here is our very first episode of our Kids Ministry Minute for 2022! Watch this video to see what we’re up to this summer and we hope you’ll follow along with us as we go on God’s Assignment.
*Sermon Note booklets are available now to pick up at the kids check-in counter*
Happy summer everyone!

Filed Under: Children, News

Service Resources – July 3, 2022

Posted on July 3, 2022

Interactive Sermon Notes

Sermon Notes July 3.22

Bulletin July 3.22

Newsletter July 3.22

Filed Under: Bulletins, News

June 26, 2022 Resources

Posted on June 25, 2022

Bulletin June 26.22

Interactive Sermon Notes

Sermon Notes June 26.22

Newsletter June 26.22

Filed Under: Bulletins, News

4HG June 10th

Posted on June 24, 2022

Hey People!

I wanted to make sure that you remember that there is NO YOUTH tonight. For the Summer we are doing things slightly different, so here is what you’ll need to know.

July 1st – Canada Day No Youth
July 8th – Junior Girls Night
July 15th – Junior Boys Night
July 22nd – Senior Girls Night
July 29th – Senior Boys Night
August 5th – WATERFIGHT (For everyone!)
August 12th – No Youth
August 19th – Junior Youth Canoeing
August 26th – Senior Youth Canoeing
September 2nd – Youth Movie Night
September 7th – Youth Kickoff the New Year!

If you are bored and would like to do more hanging out thorughout the week in the summer, please send me a message that you’d be interested in something like that, because I’d like to make the Church Property available for games and s’mores on Wednesday Nights occasionally through the Summer. If that sounds like something you’d be into, let’s make it happen!

Have an amazing Summer everyone, I hope You find some rest and can relax a bit!

Filed Under: News, Youth, Youth Ministry News

An Opportunity to Invest in Kingdom work in NE India

Posted on June 15, 2022

Far Corners Ministry (NE India) – Kalchini Project (Updated, May 25, 2022)

UPDATE: All gifts will be matched by a generous donor until June 30, 2022!
To invest in this project, you can e-transfer to the ministry email at info@farcornersministry.org or by following this link to the Far Corners Ministry website (indicate Kalchini Project): https://farcornersministry.org/how-to-be-involved/donate

ORIGINAL DETAILS: In 2009 WRBC began a ministry partnership with Far Corners Ministry (focused on NE India). This ministry is founded and led by Shant and Ginny Manuel. WRBC sent their first team to north-east India in 2010 and has every two years since, until Covid-19 interrupted the rhythm.

Several months ago, I (Bob Fast) was in conversation with Ginny and learned about a small but growing congregation that was in desperate need of a new meeting place. Pastor Sujat (one of the supported pastors) and his wife Hemanti minister in the village of Kalchini. Initially they met in one room of their three-room house. Then they outgrew it and put up a tent-like structure just next to the house. The tent-like structure had been repaired several times, and after the last rainy season it became apparent that this was not going to be adequate.

By November 2021, they had grown to about eighteen families with forty members. Many new families from other faiths are joining and during Christmas time 17 people committed their lives to Jesus and now they are coming regularly to church. Now there are around 34 families at Kalchini to attend in the new church building and Shakti (the local missionary working with Far Corners) feels that they will see continued growth in this area. Praise God!

The Kalchini church construction project started in November and was planned to be built in stages as funds became available. The building is approximately 18 x 40 feet. The pastor and wife have given part of their land for the building which saves over $5,500. The cost that Shakti gave for the project at the beginning was approximately $12,275 CDN. Costs for building materials and labour costs have increased significantly in India as in other parts of the world so this cost keeps rising. Other interested donors have given to this project to help with the construction. After donations from various donors, mostly in Canada, to complete the project, they estimate they require $4500 CDN.

My wife Dale, and I participated in one of the WRBC trips to Northeast India in 2016. Many others from our church have also gone and ministered to the wonderful people there… and have been ministered to. They are very committed to serving God and building His kingdom. I have regularly thought about how we can support them in some of their entrepreneurial initiatives. The people in this area are not wealthy but are very hard working.

Dale and I have personally invested in this particular kingdom project, and I would like to encourage you to pray about how God might be leading you to participate. It would be great if together, we could provide $5,000 to get this church building complete. To invest in this project, you can e-transfer to the ministry email at info@farcornersministry.org; or by following this link to the Far Corners Ministry website (indicate Kalchini Project): https://farcornersministry.org/how-to-be-involved/donate

Bob Fast

May 2022

Here are some photos of the church in progress:

Filed Under: News

Service Resources: June 12, 2022

Posted on June 11, 2022

Service Resources:

Bulletin June 12.22

Newsletter June 12.22

Interactive Sermon Notes (Check it out!)

Romans 16 1-16 – Friends Living the Gospel Together – Sermon Notes – June 12 2022

Qualities of Christ-Honoring Friendships June 12.22

Filed Under: Bulletins, News

Growing in Grace BBQ

Posted on June 1, 2022

Growing in Grace (Seniors Ministries) BBQ on June 23, 12:00pm. Register online or at the Welcome Centre. This event will be outside at 2405 McGillivray, weather permitting (indoors otherwise), so please plan accordingly. See you then! Cost: $10/person. Invite your friends! Contact: Bonnie (204-489-1482).

Filed Under: 65+