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Missions Update: Katy Mesics, YFC Winnipeg

“The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light”Isaiah 9:2

Dear Friends and Family,

Most of you know the location of the YFC building in downtown Winnipeg; 333 King Street, on the corner of Main Street and Higgins Avenue. This is arguably one of the darkest areas of the city. Although it is true that there are disadvantages to being located here, I always find myself coming back to the image of our building being a lighthouse, a beacon of hope, in the darkness that surrounds us. 

There are so many beautiful ways that the image of light in darkness is portrayed throughout the scriptures – from the beginning “let there be light” (Genesis 1:1) to the prophecy of Jesus’ birth as a light coming into the world (Isaiah 9:2), and Jesus himself declaring us the light of the world (Matthew 5:14).

I am so thankful for this season in which we get to celebrate the coming of Jesus – the light of the world – and as we receive him, preparing him room in our hearts that we also get to be part of bringing light into a dark world!

As I reflect on the ministry of Turning Point Counselling and YFC and my ability to serve as the Ministry Director, I of course think of all you who have and continue to contribute to me being here, whether through finances, encouragement or prayer. Thank you from me, and thank you on behalf of all the youth, families, staff and volunteers that I have the privilege of serving! I see the impact of your partnership in hope being restored, lives being saved, and healing being received. God’s literal light coming into the dark places of people’s lives.

It is truly a gift for me to serve in this way, and my prayer is that you will also experience this gift as you partner with me.

Have a Merry Christmas and may Jesus continue to light your way,

Katy Mesics

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Fundraising Update

God has been so faithful throughout this fundraising season that I have been in; He has provided both physically and spiritually, truly sustaining me every step of the way. In the New Year it will be time to adjust my work hours according to how much financial support is in place to sustain it. I am currently at 50% of my goal, or 16 hours/week, but I would love to work as close to 32 hours/week as possible.

If you have been considering giving or perhaps have been waiting for the year-end, I would humbly ask that you would take that step of obedience and faith. Together we can continue to serve the youth of our city, inhabiting the darkness with His great Light!

Due to delays with Canada’s Postal strike, these alternative ways of giving are recommended at this time:

Online: https://yfc.ca/winnipeg/team/katy-mesics/ 

Etransfer: donation@yfcwinnipeg.ca

Phone: 204-669-4205 x207

 


Join us for Christmas Eve Service @ 5:00 pm


Join us on Tuesday, December 24 at 5:00 pm for our Christmas Eve service.  All are welcome!

 


Final Call - Christmas Cards For Our Missionaries (Due Dec 24, Midnight)

Digital Christmas Cards for our Missionaries are available now for signing until December 24 at midnight!

We are asking ALL of the Whyte Ridge Baptist Family to let our missionaries know we are thinking of them this Christmas by posting a message, uploading a video or posting a special photo greeting!  Click on the link below to send your Special Digital Christmas Greeting to our Missionaries!

Andrew and Courtney Joy Friesen (AIM International)

Priscilla

Nick and Iris Hung (North American Baptist Conference Missions)

Lyndell Campbell Requia & Paulo (North American Baptist Conference Missions)

Shant and Ginny Manuel (Far Corners Ministry)


Merry Christmas from Kids at the Ridge!

Merry Christmas to our Kids at the Ridge Families!

School is out and Christmas Day is near.  There is so much joy and excitement in the air. It’s easy to get lost in the busyness of Christmas – the extra activities and celebrations, the Christmas baking and decorations too.  I encourage you, if you haven’t already, to take some time out to sit with your family around your Christmas tree and read Luke 2:1-21.  Many of our kids have heard the story multiple times and we even told the story again at our Kids Christmas Program last week! (They did an amazing job!).  But if you take a look at verse 19 where it says “But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart”, I wonder if that can help us to pause and reflect on our own as well.  I encourage you to ask your kids what kinds of things Mary might have been thinking about and what part of this story might be on their heart this Christmas too. What are you pondering in the days ahead?

I pray that this Christmas will be filled with meaningful time together with your families as you celebrate the birth of our Savior.

To help you and your kids create meaningful and fun memories together over the Christmas break, I have a new Kids Christmas BINGO sheet available!  This game is filled with activity ideas and service ideas for your child or for your family to complete.

Kids-Christmas-Activity-Bingo

**Every time you complete a row, find a way to celebrate as a family! There are no rules, just have fun! Kids can bring back their completed bingo cards in January and receive a small prize. **

Print it at home or pick one up at the church – they’ll be on the Kids Craft Carts in the Auditorium as well the Children’s Check in Desk.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Love Mrs. Sheilla


Weekly Update - December 19, 2024

Weekly Update @ Whyte Ridge Baptist Church

(Please note there will NOT be a Weekly Update on December 26)

WRBC Mission Statement:

Making and nurturing followers of Jesus Christ through healthy relationships 

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

This week’s message: Journey to Jesus – Stories of Christmas

The Magi’s Long Journey to Jesus (Matt. 1:1-18)

                                        Pastor Bruce Hollins                                      

 For previous video and audio messages, visit www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/SERVICES!

Download the App today!
www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/APP

Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm


Christmas @ The Ridge

Free Church Family Christmas Photos – This will be the last Sunday for you to have your picture taken in the main foyer before and after the service. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. Contributions to our Christmas Food Hampers encouraged.

Plan to join us for our Christmas Eve Service at 5 pm December 24.

Year End Giving 

  • The deadline for donations for 2024 tax receipting is December 31, 2024.
  • All cheques must be dated no later than December 31, 2024.
  • Donations may be dropped off at the church by noon on Sunday, December 29.
  • Electronic giving options must be exercised by midnight December 31, 2024.

Ways to give at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church:  Online  whyteridgebaptist.ca/GIVE  E-Transfer – give@whyteridgebaptist.ca or Text GIVE to 833-717-0741 (See more info at end of this email). We also have a black locked mailbox, outside, near the main entrance of the church (to drop off your donation when the church building is not open). Please note that our church office will be closed from Dec 25 -Jan 1.


Invite your family & friends to join us in our Christmas celebrations! 

Copies of our Christmas @Whyte Ridge Baptist Church flyer are available at the Welcome Centre for you to hand out to your family, friends & neighbors.


WRBC Christmas Offering—We exceeded our goal of $2400 and received $5,963.30 towards our Special Christmas Offering. Our gift to support Far Corners Ministry will provide education for twelve pastors’ children in India. The over and above donations will go into our general fund to help us make our 2024 commitments. Praise for this generous offering!


Digital Christmas Cards for our Missionaries are available now for signing until December 24 at midnight! We are asking ALL of the Whyte Ridge Baptist Family to let our missionaries know we are thinking of them this Christmas by posting a message, uploading a video or posting a special photo greeting!  Click on the link below to send your Special Digital Christmas Greeting to our Missionaries!

Andrew and Courtney Joy Friesen (AIM International)

Priscilla

Nick and Iris Hung (North American Baptist Conference Missions)

Lyndell Campbell Requia & Paulo (North American Baptist Conference Missions)

Shant and Ginny Manuel (Far Corners Ministry)


Growing in Grace Anniversary Cookbooks are ready to order! Pre-order and pay $20 for your copy at the Welcome Centre.

WRBC Foodbank Christmas Hampers – our church family, ministries, and outside groups have donated generously to our Food Bank and Christmas Hampers this season! We are thankful that all the families have received hampers in the last two weeks and we have 42 more hampers prepared for the next two weeks.  Our Food Bank team will be preparing some extra hampers but still need some specific items if you would like to contribute – canned fruits, canned tomatoes, rice and treats. We appreciate everyone who participated and the many volunteers who have prepared the hampers each week. 

Share Christmas with a mom supported by Family Support Centre by dropping off formula or other baby items to the church. Contact the church office for more information.


Mark Your Calendar for these New Year Events

Growing In Grace Legal Learning Month – Thursday, January 9, 2025, 12 pm – 2 pm.  Join us for our January get-together when we have Hannah Humphries (lawyer) come and share with us a legal point of view dealing with power of attorney, wills, health directives and other legal issues. Breakfast at noon is on the menu. Pre-registration and pre-payment of $10 is required. Register by January 5: Growing In Grace Registration.

Precept Ministries Bible Study – January 8 – 29, 2025. Registration required for Precept Upon Precept in-depth study or In & Out (less homework). Register: Precepts Registration.  The study of Ecclesiastes – Life Under the Sun explores the meaning of life under the sun and its relationship to eternity and God. Life on earth is short and this study of Ecclesiastes will direct you to carefully consider how God refers to life today.

English Conversation Circles – Wednesday nights beginning January 22, 7-8:30 pm. Register: ECC Registration or contact Brenda at ecc@whyteridgebaptist.ca for more information. 

Rosewood Retirement Home Singing will NOT take place on January 2.

Watch for dates for the Next Singing Opportunity in the New Year!

Contact the Church Office for more information.


Continue to pray for the man that God has already chosen to lead WRBC into the future. Pray that he would see the job posting and the Holy Spirit would nudge him to apply. Pray that God would prepare his heart and if appropriate, his family, for this opportunity. Pray for our staff and ministry leaders who are continuing the work God has for us at WRBC. And pray for us all as a church family, that together we would be united and patiently perseverant.


Register Here – Pre-Registration Required (Available 1 Week Prior to Each Session)


Christmas Greetings from our missionaries Nick & Iris Hung

  Read about Lyndell Campbell-Requia’s Ministry: NAB Missionary – Asking Lyndell Campbell-Requia Three Questions

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Family Support Centre is in need of Newborn(0-3 month) sleepers, baby shampoo/soap and diaper cream to go in the Baby Layettes given to the moms.

Please consider helping moms in need and drop off your items at the church in the blue bin by the mail slots.

Formula is always needed if you are able to donate (most requested brands – Enfamil, Similac & Good Start).

Contact our church office for more information or  if you would like to be involved in this important ministry.


 Kids at the Ridge Programming

Kids at the Ridge – Child Registration

Register Now: Sept 2024 – Aug 2025 Child Registration Form

Hey Parents – this registration form is for all children attending our programs in Nursery up to Grade 6.  This information is required to be filled out each year for each child to make sure we have updated allergies, permissions, and consent for your child. It also helps us determine class sizes for the new year. Please complete this form if you have not done so already. 

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

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!


(Youth Ministries – Grades 6-12)

Merry Christmas to All!!!

Christmas party this Friday night 6:45-9:15!

We’ll be at the church playing games, having good food, and celebrating the true story of Christmas!

Feel free to wear your favorite Christmas sweater or festive clothes!

Can’t wait to see you all there!

Upcoming Events:

December 27 – no Youth meeting

January 3 – no Youth meeting

January 10th – Skating Night

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

If you would like to receive the weekly emails or have any questions, please email Pastor Rudy.  

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, please contact the office.

Log in to the Whyte Ridge Baptist Online Church Directory at whyteridgebaptist.ca/DIRECTORYIf 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 videos 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.


Precept Bible Study - Ecclesiastes

Precept Bible Study – for Men and Women

Ecclesiastes – Life Under the Sun – Ecclesiastes explores the meaning of life under the sun and its relationship to eternity and God.  Life on earth is short.  Everyone should study Ecclesiastes and carefully consider how God refers to life today.

Wednesday nights – January 8 – 29, 7:00-9:00pm, Children’s Ministry area

Book Choice: In & Out (less homework) or Precept Upon Precept (more homework)

Register HERE Starting: December 15

$20 – pick up book in Church Office

Contact: Barb Brewer  for more information.


Growing in Grace - January 9

Join us for our January get-together when we have Hannah Humphries come and share with us a legal point of view dealing with power of attorney, will, health directives, etc. Breakfast  is on the menu. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.

Register HERE by January 5 or at the Growing in Grace table on Sunday morning.


Weekly Update - December 12, 2024

Weekly Update @ Whyte Ridge Baptist Church

WRBC Mission Statement:

Making and nurturing followers of Jesus Christ through healthy relationships 

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

This week’s message: Journey to Jesus – Stories of Christmas

The Shepherd’s Journey to Jesus (Luke 2:8-20)

                                        Pastor Bruce Hollins                                      

 For previous video and audio messages, visit www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/SERVICES!

Download the App today!
www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/APP

Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm


Christmas @ The Ridge

Kids at the Ridge Christmas Program is this Sunday, December 15 during the morning service – come and celebrate with our children! Visiting children are welcome to join our Children’s Ministry programming following the Christmas program. Full dress rehearsal will be THIS Saturday, Dec 14 at 10 am to prepare for the program.  Contact Sheilla if you need more information.

Free Family Christmas Photos will be available to everyone in the church main foyer for the next 2 Sundays, December 15 & 22 before and after the service. Contributions to our Christmas Food Hampers encouraged.

Plan to join us for our Christmas Eve Service at 5 pm December 24.

Year End Giving 

  • The deadline for donations for 2024 tax receipting is December 31, 2024.
  • All cheques must be dated no later than December 31, 2024.
  • Donations may be dropped off at the church by noon on Sunday, December 29.
  • Electronic giving options must be exercised by midnight December 31, 2024.

Ways to give at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church (due to current Canada Post strike):  Online  whyteridgebaptist.ca/GIVE  E-Transfer – give@whyteridgebaptist.ca or Text GIVE to 833-717-0741 (See more info at end of this email). We also have a black locked mailbox, outside, near the main entrance of the church (to drop off your donation when the church building is not open). Please note that our church office will be closed from Dec 25 -Jan 1.


Invite your family & friends to join us in our Christmas celebrations! 

Copies of our Christmas @Whyte Ridge Baptist Church flyer are available at the Welcome Centre for you to hand out to your family, friends & neighbors.


WRBC Christmas Offering  – Offering will be collected until Tues, Dec 17.  Our Goal is $2,400 to support Far Corners Ministry for the education of children in India ($200/pastor’s child) Any funds above goal will go into our General Fund to help us make our 2024 commitments. To give to this Special Christmas Offering online – please go to www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/give. Be sure that when you are giving your donation you enter Special Christmas Offering in the memo line so we can designate your gift as requested.  Cheques can be dropped off to the Church Office or put in the locked black mailbox outside the church front doors. Please write “Special Christmas Offering” on your donation. Please prayerfully consider how you can participate in our special offering to demonstrate our love and support this Christmas to Far Corners Ministry.


Digital Christmas Cards for our Missionaries are available now for signing until December 24 at midnight! We are asking ALL of the Whyte Ridge Baptist Family to let our missionaries know we are thinking of them this Christmas by posting a message, uploading a video or posting a special photo greeting!  Click on the link below to send your Special Digital Christmas Greeting to our Missionaries!

Andrew and Courtney Joy Friesen (AIM International)

Priscilla

Nick and Iris Hung (North American Baptist Conference Missions)

Lyndell Campbell Requia & Paulo (North American Baptist Conference Missions)

Shant and Ginny Manuel (Far Corners Ministry)


Growing in Grace Anniversary Cookbooks are ready to order! Pre-order and pay $20 for your copy at the Welcome Centre. Proceeds will go towards a special project.

WRBC Foodbank Christmas Hampers – Our WRBC Foodbank is collecting Christmas Hampers to give to the 120 families (30 families each week) who visit our foodbank. A suggested shopping list is provided (estimated cost $50-$70) Christmas Hampers Handout 2024  Partial donations towards hampers are welcome too! Hampers needed for 2 more Sundays. Sign up for Dec 15 and/or 22. Please click this link to register: WRBC Food Bank Christmas Hampers Registration Form  Please write your name and date for delivery on the hamper you drop off by the Food Bank blue bin.


Thank you to all who came and those who volunteered at the Gingerbread Bash last weekend! What a great way to celebrate Christmas with our children!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Christmas Variety & Dessert Night last Saturday night. We appreciate Wayne and his kitchen staff preparing us delicious desserts and for all those who provided such great entertainment!


Share Christmas with a mom supported by Family Support Centre by dropping off formula or other baby items to the church. Contact the church office for more information.


This Week – December 19 – All welcome to join the singing group to practice at 9:30 am (service at 10 am) at the St. James Kiwanis at 90 Sinawik Bay!

Contact the Church Office for more information.


 

Continue to pray for the man that God has already chosen to lead WRBC into the future. Pray that he would see the job posting and the Holy Spirit would nudge him to apply. Pray that God would prepare his heart and if appropriate, his family, for this opportunity. Pray for our staff and ministry leaders who are continuing the work God has for us at WRBC. And pray for us all as a church family, that together we would be united and patiently perseverant.


Register Here – Pre-Registration Required (Available 1 Week Prior to Each Session)


Read the latest missionary letter from the Nick & Iris Hung HERE.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Family Support Centre is in need of Newborn(0-3 month) sleepers, baby shampoo/soap and diaper cream to go in the Baby Layettes given to the moms.

Please consider helping moms in need and drop off your items at the church in the blue bin by the mail slots.

Formula is always needed if you are able to donate (most requested brands – Enfamil, Similac & Good Start).

Contact our church office for more information or  if you would like to be involved in this important ministry.


 Kids at the Ridge Programming

Kids at the Ridge Christmas Program – full dress rehearsal, will be THIS Saturday, Dec 14 at 10 am to prepare for the program on SUNDAY, Dec 15 during the morning service. Visiting children are welcome to join our Children’s Ministry programming following the Christmas program. Contact Sheilla for more information.

Kids at the Ridge – Child Registration

Register Now: Sept 2024 – Aug 2025 Child Registration Form

Hey Parents – this registration form is for all children attending our programs in Nursery up to Grade 6.  This information is required to be filled out each year for each child to make sure we have updated allergies, permissions, and consent for your child. It also helps us determine class sizes for the new year. Please complete this form as soon as possible!

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

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!


(Youth Ministries – Grades 6-12)

 Friday, Dec 13, 6:45 – 9:15 pm

This is our last regular in-house night – come hear from Alexis on a topic that she is passionate about to answer one of the questions that you have asked us.

Join us for snacks, games, and time together in small group!

Next week (Dec 20th) is our Christmas Party, and I’ll have more information for you in the coming week!

Upcoming Events:

December 20th – Christmas Party!!!

January 10th – Skating Night

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

If you would like to receive the weekly emails or have any questions, please email Pastor Rudy.  

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, contactRudy 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, please contact the office.

Log in to the Whyte Ridge Baptist Online Church Directory at whyteridgebaptist.ca/DIRECTORYIf 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 videos 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.


English Conversation Circles

English Conversation Circle (ECC)

Dates: Wednesdays: Jan 22nd – April 16th (off April 2 for Spring Break

Time: 7 pm – 8:30 pm

Location: Children’s Ministry area

Contact: Brenda Noble (ecc@whyteridgebaptist.ca)

Register online here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/721b7a26835196381967325952322377093821110397572631648478881898925931

 


Join us for Christmas Eve Service!

Join us on Tuesday, December 24 at 5:00 pm for our Christmas Eve service.  All are welcome!


Weekly Update - December 5, 2024

Weekly Update @ Whyte Ridge Baptist Church

WRBC Mission Statement:

Making and nurturing followers of Jesus Christ through healthy relationships 

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

This week’s message: Journey to Jesus – Stories of Christmas

Mary & Joseph’s Journey to Jesus (Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25)

                                  Pastor Bruce Hollins                                      

 For previous video and audio messages, visit www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/SERVICES!

Download the App today!
www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/APP

Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm


 Communion will be this Sunday December 8th. 

Free Family Christmas Photos will be available to everyone in the church main foyer for the next 3 Sundays, Dec 8th, 15th & 22nd before and after the service. Contributions to our Christmas Food Hampers encouraged.

Kids at the Ridge Christmas Program is Sunday, December 15 during the morning service – come and celebrate with our children!

Plan to join us for our Christmas Eve Service at 5 pm December 24.

Year End Giving 

  • The deadline for donations for 2024 tax receipting is December 31, 2024.
  • All cheques must be dated no later than December 31, 2024.
  • Donations may also be dropped off at the church by noon on Sunday, December 29.
  • Electronic giving options must be exercised by midnight December 31, 2024.

Ways to give at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church (due to current Canada Post strike):  Online  whyteridgebaptist.ca/GIVE  E-Transfer – give@whyteridgebaptist.ca or Text GIVE to 833-717-0741 (See more info at end of this email). We also have a black locked mailbox, outside, near the main entrance of the church (to drop off your donation when the church building is not open). 


CHRISTMAS @ THE RIDGE

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Christmas Dessert and Variety Night begins at 7:30pm in the auditorium. Please check in at the front auditorium entrance. 

Call the office 204-489-3875 by 2 pm Friday if you have not reserved your spot yet. We have a few more openings.


Celebrate the Birth of Jesus with us NEXT Thursday, Dec 12, 12-2 pm!

We will be having our “Ladies Ensemble” performing for us and we will join them in a few carols. Turkey dinner is on the menu and we will follow it up with our favorite gift exchange game.

Please remember to bring a $15 gift – Mark your gift male/female/either.

Sign up no later than Dec 8th. You must pre- register and pre-pay.  Register HERE or at the table on Sunday. For more information contact the church office.



Invite your family & friends to join us in our Christmas celebrations! 

Copies of our Christmas @Whyte Ridge Baptist Church flyer are available at the Welcome Centre for you to hand out to your family, friends & neighbors.


WRBC Christmas Offering – Sunday, Dec 8th – Tues, Dec 17th  Goal: $2,400 (Supporting Far Corners Ministry  – for the education of children in India ($200/pastor’s child) Any funds above goal will go into our General Fund to help us make our 2024 commitments. To give to this Special Christmas Offering online – please go to www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/give. Be sure that when you are giving your donation you enter Special Christmas Offering in the memo line so we can designate your gift as requested. Cheques can be dropped off to the Church Office or put in the locked black mailbox outside the church front doors. Please write “Special Christmas Offering” on your donation. Please prayerfully consider how you can participate in our special offering to demonstrate our love and support this Christmas to Far Corners Ministry.


Digital Christmas Cards for our Missionaries are available now for signing until December 24 at midnight! We are asking ALL of the Whyte Ridge Baptist Family to let our missionaries know we are thinking of them this Christmas by posting a message, uploading a video or posting a special photo greeting!  Click on the link below to send your Special Digital Christmas Greeting to our Missionaries!

Andrew and Courtney Joy Friesen (AIM International)

Priscilla

Nick and Iris Hung (North American Baptist Conference Missions)

Lyndell Campbell Requia & Paulo (North American Baptist Conference Missions)

Shant and Ginny Manuel (Far Corners Ministry)


WRBC Foodbank Christmas Hampers – Our WRBC Foodbank is collecting Christmas Hampers to give to the 120 families (30 families each week) who visit our foodbank. A suggested shopping list is provided (estimated cost $50-$70) Christmas Hampers Handout 2024  Partial donations towards hampers are welcome too! Hampers needed on 4 Sundays. Sign up for: Dec 1, 8, 15 and/or 22. Please click this link to register: WRBC Food Bank Christmas Hampers Registration Form  Please write your name and date for delivery on the hamper you drop off by the Food Bank blue bin.


Share Christmas with a mom supported by Family Support Centre by dropping off formula or other baby items to the church. Contact the church office for more information.


Coming Up December 19 – Join the singing group to practice at 9:30 am at the St. James Kiwanis!

Contact the Church Office for more information.


Volunteer Connections

Front Desk Volunteer – Contact Debbie at the church office or email volunteer@whyteridgebaptist.ca. if you are interested in exploring this casual office volunteer position.


Continue to pray for the man that God has already chosen to lead WRBC into the future. Pray that he would see the job posting and the Holy Spirit would nudge him to apply. Pray that God would prepare his heart and if appropriate, his family, for this opportunity. Pray for our staff and ministry leaders who are continuing the work God has for us at WRBC. And pray for us all as a church family, that together we would be united and patiently perseverant.


Register Here – Pre-Registration Required (Available 1 Week Prior to Each Session)


Christianity Explored (last session) Sunday, December 8, 9:00-10:00am in the Fireside Room.  Contact Pastor Doug if you need more information.


Read the latest missionary letter from the Nick & Iris Hung HERE.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Family Support Centre is in need of Newborn(0-3 month) sleepers, baby shampoo/soap and diaper cream to go in the Baby Layettes given to the moms.

Please consider helping moms in need and drop off your items at the church in the blue bin by the mail slots.

Formula is always needed if you are able to donate (most requested brands – Enfamil, Similac & Good Start).

Contact our church office for more information or  if you would like to be involved in this important ministry.


 Kids at the Ridge Programming

Kids at the Ridge Christmas Program – full dress rehearsal, will be on Saturday, Dec 14 at 10 am to prepare for the program on SUNDAY, Dec 15 during the morning service. Visiting children are welcome to join our Children’s Ministry programming following the Christmas program. Contact Sheilla for more information.

Kids at the Ridge – Child Registration

Register Now: Sept 2024 – Aug 2025 Child Registration Form

Hey Parents – this registration form is for all children attending our programs in Nursery up to Grade 6.  This information is required to be filled out each year for each child to make sure we have updated allergies, permissions, and consent for your child. It also helps us determine class sizes for the new year. Please complete this form as soon as possible!

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

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!


(Youth Ministries – Grades 6-12)

 Friday, Dec 6, 6-8:30 pm – In-House Service Night (Hampers)

This week we are bringing things for the Christmas Hampers –

Bring your items on Friday night to the church.

If you do not have your items yet, check with your leaders to know what to bring from the list: WRBC Food Bank – Christmas Hampers Handout 2024.

Double-check with each other, and your small group to make sure we have all of the items needed.

Hope to see you all on Friday at 6:45pm to 9:15pm!

Upcoming Events:

December 13th – In-House Night

December 20th – Christmas Party!!!

January 10th – Skating Night

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

If you would like to receive the weekly emails or have any questions, please email Pastor Rudy.  

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, please contact the office.

Log in to the Whyte Ridge Baptist Online Church Directory at whyteridgebaptist.ca/DIRECTORYIf 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 videos 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.


Christmas Cards For Our Missionaries

Digital Christmas Cards for our Missionaries are available now for signing until December 24 at midnight!

We are asking ALL of the Whyte Ridge Baptist Family to let our missionaries know we are thinking of them this Christmas by posting a message, uploading a video or posting a special photo greeting!  Click on the link below to send your Special Digital Christmas Greeting to our Missionaries!

Andrew and Courtney Joy Friesen (AIM International)

Priscilla

Nick and Iris Hung (North American Baptist Conference Missions)

Lyndell Campbell Requia & Paulo (North American Baptist Conference Missions)

Shant and Ginny Manuel (Far Corners Ministry)


Weekly Update - November 28, 2024

Weekly Update @ Whyte Ridge Baptist Church

WRBC Mission Statement:

Making and nurturing followers of Jesus Christ through healthy relationships 

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

This week’s message: Journey to Jesus – Stories of Christmas

Zechariah & Elizabeth’s Journey to Jesus (Luke 1:5-56, 67-80)

                                  Pastor Bruce Hollins                                      

 For previous video and audio messages, visit www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/SERVICES!

Download the App today!
www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/APP

Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm


 

Join us for the WRBC Family Night at YFC! Lots of fun stuff to do – board games, pool tables, soccer, Ninja Warrior course – something for everyone!

Friday, November 29, 6 – 8:30 pm

Location is at Youth for Christ (333 King St.) Free parking on west side of building.

FREE! Registration not required but appreciated. Register HERE.


Meeting agenda and copies of all relevant documents are available at the Welcome Centre

*Please note that Communion will be moved to next week, December 8th. 

Ways to give at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church (due to current Canada Post strike):  Online  whyteridgebaptist.ca/GIVE  E-Transfer – give@whyteridgebaptist.ca or Text GIVE to 833-717-0741 (See more info at end of this email)

Church Survey Available: The Board of Church Governance has approved the release of the results from the Congregational Survey conducted earlier this year. To obtain a copy of the survey results in hard copy or electronic format, please contact the church office.


CHRISTMAS @ THE RIDGE

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Join us at the church for 2 fun family events – Kids at the Ridge Gingerbread Bash – 6-7:00pm

 AND WRBC Christmas Dessert and Variety Evening – 7:30pm

Registration required for both events – limited capacityRegister for the Gingerbread Bash HERE.

Register for the WRBC Christmas Dessert and Variety Evening HERE.

Celebrate The Birth of Jesus with us on Thursday, Dec 12, 12-2 pm!

We will be having our “Ladies Ensemble” performing for us and we will join them in a few carols. Turkey dinner is on the menu and we will follow it up with our favorite gift exchange game.

Please remember to bring a $15 gift – Mark your gift male/female/either.

Sign up no later than Dec 8th. You must pre- register and pre-pay.  Register HERE For more information contact the church office.



Invite your family & friends to join us in our Christmas celebrations! 

Copies of our Christmas @Whyte Ridge Baptist Church flyer are available at the Welcome Centre for you to hand out.


WRBC Christmas Offering – Sunday, Dec 8th – Tues, Dec 17th  Goal: $2,400 (Supporting Far Corners Ministry  – for the education of children in India ($200/pastor’s child) Any funds above goal will go into our General Fund to help us make our 2024 commitments. To give to this Special Christmas Offering online – please go to www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/give. Be sure that when you are giving your donation you enter Special Christmas Offering in the memo line so we can designate your gift as requested. Cheques can be dropped off to the Church Office or put in the locked black mailbox outside the church front doors. Please write “Special Christmas Offering” on your donation. Please prayerfully consider how you can participate in our special offering to demonstrate our love and support this Christmas to Far Corners Ministry.


Christmas Cards For Our Missionaries – coming soon! Watch for more information on how you can send your greetings to our missionaries.


Want to get involved through donating items or volunteering?  Take a peek at the Kids at the Ridge – Christmas Wish List to help us prepare for the Gingerbread Bash & other Christmas events.

Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our SignUp: https://signup.com/go/iJqQgzm
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like – you can donate candy and supplies or volunteer your time!
3) Sign up! It’s Easy – you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.

Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact Sheilla Taylor and she can sign you up manually.

WRBC Foodbank Christmas Hampers – Our WRBC Foodbank is collecting Christmas Hampers to give to the 120 families (30 families each week) who visit our foodbank. A suggested shopping list is provided (estimated cost $50-$70) Christmas Hampers Handout 2024  Partial donations towards hampers are welcome too! Hampers needed on 4 Sundays. Sign up for: Dec 1, 8, 15 and/or 22. Please click this link to register: WRBC Food Bank Christmas Hampers Registration Form  Please write your name and date for delivery on the hamper you drop off by the Food Bank blue bin.



Wednesday Night Discussion Group will meet till Dec 4 in the Fireside Room 7-8:30 pm — drop-ins welcome; no registration needed. Participate in the sermon discussion questions and develop friendships! Contact Pastor Doug for more information.


Coming Up December 5 – Join the singing group to practice at 9:30 am at the Rosewood Retirement Home,

857 Wilkes Avenue, on the first Thursday of every month!

Contact the Church Office for more information.


Volunteer Connections

Join the Gingerbread Bash Team! This is a great opportunity to serve our families during the Christmas season and get to know some new people. Our Gingerbread Team needs people to prepare supplies, make icing, set up, take down and be involved during the event on Saturday, December 7.  Contact Sheilla or sign up HERE.

Front Desk Volunteer – Contact Debbie at the church office or email volunteer@whyteridgebaptist.ca. if you are interested in exploring this casual office volunteer position.


Continue to pray for the man that God has already chosen to lead WRBC into the future. Pray that he would see the job posting and the Holy Spirit would nudge him to apply. Pray that God would prepare his heart and if appropriate, his family, for this opportunity. Pray for our staff and ministry leaders who are continuing the work God has for us at WRBC. And pray for us all as a church family, that together we would be united and patiently perseverant.


Register Here – Pre-Registration Required (Available 1 Week Prior to Each Session)


 Christianity Explored (8 sessions) Sundays, October 20- December 8, 9:00-10:00am in the Fireside Room.  Cost: $5 for participant handbook. Contact Pastor Doug.


Read the latest missionary letter from the Nick & Iris Hung HERE.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Family Support Centre is in need of Newborn(0-3 month) sleepers, baby shampoo/soap and diaper cream to go in the Baby Layettes given to the moms.

Please consider helping moms in need and drop off your items at the church in the blue bin by the mail slots.

Formula is always needed if you are able to donate (most requested brands – Enfamil, Similac & Good Start).

Contact our church office for more information or  if you would like to be involved in this important ministry.


 Kids at the Ridge Programming

Kids at the Ridge – Child Registration

Register Now: Sept 2024 – Aug 2025 Child Registration Form

Hey Parents – this registration form is for all children attending our programs in Nursery up to Grade 6.  This information is required to be filled out each year for each child to make sure we have updated allergies, permissions, and consent for your child. It also helps us determine class sizes for the new year. Please complete this form as soon as possible!

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

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!


(Youth Ministries – Grades 6-12)

 Friday, November 29th, 6-8:30 pm – Family Night at YFC!

Location is at Youth for Christ (333 King St.)

FREE! Registration not required but appreciated. Register HERE.

Upcoming Events:

December 6th: In-House Service Night (Hampers)

December 13th: In-House

December 20th: Christmas Party

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

If you would like to receive the weekly emails or have any questions, please email Pastor Rudy.  

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, please contact the office.

Log in to the Whyte Ridge Baptist Online Church Directory at whyteridgebaptist.ca/DIRECTORYIf 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 videos 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.


Weekly Update - November 21, 2024

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

This week’s message: Retrofitting the Foundation (I Peter 5:1-14)

                                           Pastor Bruce Hollins                                      

 For previous video and audio messages, visit www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/SERVICES!

Download the App today!
www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/APP

Latest News and Updates

Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm

WRBC Mission Statement:

Making and nurturing followers of Jesus Christ through healthy relationships 


(Meeting agenda and copies of all relevant documents will be made available in advance of the meeting.)

Ways to give at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church (due to current Canada Post strike):  Online  whyteridgebaptist.ca/GIVE  E-Transfer – give@whyteridgebaptist.ca orText GIVE to 833-717-0741 (See more info at end of this email)

Church Survey Available: The Board of Church Governance has approved the release of the results from the Congregational Survey conducted earlier this year. To obtain a copy of the survey results, please contact the church office.


CHRISTMAS @ THE RIDGE

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Join us at the church for 2 fun family events – Kids at the Ridge Gingerbread Bash – 6-7:00pm

 AND WRBC Christmas Dessert and Variety Evening – 7:30pm

Registration required for both events – limited capacityRegister for the Gingerbread Bash HERE.

Register for the WRBC Christmas Dessert and Variety Evening HERE.

Celebrate The Birth of Jesus with us on Thursday, Dec 12, 12-2 pm!

We will be having our “Ladies Ensemble” performing for us and we will join them in a few carols. Turkey dinner is on the menu and we will follow it up with our favorite gift exchange game.

Please remember to bring a $15 gift – Mark your gift male/female/either.

Sign up no later than Dec 8th. You must pre- register and pre-pay.  Register HERE For more information contact the church office.
Invite your family & friends to join us in our Christmas celebrations!


Want to get involved through donating items or volunteering?  Take a peek at the Kids at the Ridge – Christmas Wish List to help us prepare for the Gingerbread Bash & other Christmas events.

Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our SignUp: https://signup.com/go/iJqQgzm
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like – you can donate candy and supplies or volunteer your time!
3) Sign up! It’s Easy – you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.

Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact Sheilla Taylor and she can sign you up manually.

WRBC Foodbank Christmas Hampers – Our WRBC Foodbank is collecting Christmas Hampers to give to the 120 families (30 families each week) who visit our foodbank. A suggested shopping list is provided (estimated cost $50-$70) Christmas Hampers Handout 2024  Partial donations towards hampers are welcome too! Hampers needed on 4 Sundays. Sign up for: Dec 1, 8, 15 and/or 22. Please click this link to register: WRBC Food Bank Christmas Hampers Registration Form  Please write your name and date for delivery on the hamper you drop off by the Food Bank blue bin.


Wednesday Night Discussion Group will meet till Dec 4 in the Fireside Room 7-8:30 pm — drop-ins welcome; no registration needed. Participate in the sermon discussion questions and develop friendships! Contact Pastor Doug for more information.

Come To The Table has ended for this year. Many thanks and appreciation to all the Kitchen Teams who prepared the delicious food for us each week!  Come to the Table will resume Jan 22, 2025!


Coming Up December 5 – Join the  Rosewood Retirement Home

Contact the Church Office for more information.


 

Register HERE for the Kitchen Staff Training. Contact Pastor Doug for more information.


Join us for the WRBC Family Night at YFC! Lots of fun stuff to do – board games, pool tables, soccer, Ninja Warrior course – something for everyone!

Friday, November 29, 6 – 8:30 pm

Location is at Youth for Christ (333 King St.) Free parking on west side of building.

FREE! Registration not required but appreciated. Register HERE.


Meadowood Manor is pleased to host the annual Chaplaincy Support Fundraising Dinner on Thursday, November 28 at 6:00pm in the Meadowood Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $35 and available from your Meadowood Representative or at the Front desk at Meadowood Manor. Tables of 8 can be reserved. Contact our church office for more information.


 

Volunteer Connections

Join the Gingerbread Bash Team! This is a great opportunity to serve our families during the Christmas season and get to know some new people. Our Gingerbread Team needs people to prepare supplies, make icing, set up, take down and be involved during the event on Saturday, December 7.  Contact Sheilla or sign up HERE.

Front Desk Volunteer – Contact Debbie at the church office or email volunteer@whyteridgebaptist.ca. if you are interested in exploring this casual office volunteer position.


Continue to pray for the man that God has already chosen to lead WRBC into the future. Pray that he would see the job posting and the Holy Spirit would nudge him to apply. Pray that God would prepare his heart and if appropriate, his family, for this opportunity. Pray for our staff and ministry leaders who are continuing the work God has for us at WRBC. And pray for us all as a church family, that together we would be united and patiently perseverant.


Register Here – Pre-Registration Required (Available 1 Week Prior to Each Session)


 Christianity Explored (8 sessions) Sundays, October 20- December 8, 9:00-10:00am in the Fireside Room.  Cost: $5 for participant handbook. Contact Pastor Doug.


Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Family Support Centre is in need of Newborn(0-3 month) sleepers, baby shampoo/soap and diaper cream to go in the Baby Layettes given to the moms.

Please consider helping moms in need and drop off your items at the church in the blue bin by the mail slots.

Formula is always needed if you are able to donate.

Contact our church office for more information or  if you would like to be involved in this important ministry.


 Kids at the Ridge Programming

Kids at the Ridge – Child Registration

Register Now: Sept 2024 – Aug 2025 Child Registration Form

Hey Parents – this registration form is for all children attending our programs in Nursery up to Grade 6.  This information is required to be filled out each year for each child to make sure we have updated allergies, permissions, and consent for your child. It also helps us determine class sizes for the new year. Please complete this form as soon as possible!

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

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!


(Youth Ministries – Grades 6-12)

 Friday, November 22, 6:45 – 9:15 pm – join us at the church!

We will be talking about another one of your questions, and have a great discussion in our small-groups! Snacks and games will definitely be part of the evening!

Upcoming Events:

November 29th: Family Night at YFC!

December 6th: In-House Service Night (Hampers)

December 13th: In-House

December 20th: Christmas Party

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

If you would like to receive the weekly emails or have any questions, please email Pastor Rudy.  

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, please contact the office.

Log in to the Whyte Ridge Baptist Online Church Directory at whyteridgebaptist.ca/DIRECTORYIf 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 videos 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.


4HG Youth November 15th

Hey All!!!

Super Excited for this week’s Small Group Night!!! Hope you’re all ready for some great times within your Small groups.

This week we will not meet at the church, but rather the small groups will be meeting in different spaces so be aware of that.

  • Jr. Boys: Playing Crash Bandicoot Racing at Rudy’s House (7-9pm)
  • Jr. Girls: PJ Party at Emma’s House (7-9pm)
  • Sr. Girls: Paint Night at Christina’s House (7-9pm)
  • Sr. Boys: Hang Out at Michael’s House (7-930pm)

Hope you’re all excited for this week!

Rudy

Upcoming Events:

November 22nd: In-House
November 29th: Family Night at YFC
December 6th: Service night (Christmas Hampers)
December 13th: In House


Weekly Update - November 14, 2024

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

This week’s message: Resilient Hope in the Face of Suffering 1 Peter 4:12-19

Azhar Laldin

 For previous video and audio messages, visit www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/SERVICES!

Download the App today!
www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/APP

Latest News and Updates

Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm

WRBC Mission Statement:

Making and nurturing followers of Jesus Christ through healthy relationships 


Membership Meeting, Sunday, December 1, 12:00 PM – Whyte Ridge Baptist Church will hold our next Membership Meeting on December 1, 2024, immediately following the morning service. This meeting will be held in-person, in our church building, and will include voting to welcome new members, elect new Board members and Deacons, and approve of the 2025 budget. A meeting agenda and copies of all relevant documents will be made available in advance of the meeting.


CHRISTMAS @ THE RIDGE

Saturday, December 7: Kids at the Ridge Gingerbread Bash – 6:00-7:00pm & WRBC Christmas Dessert and Variety Evening – 7:30pm. Registration required for both events – limited capacity. Details and registration links to come.

Want to get involved through donating items or volunteering?  Take a peek at the Kids at the Ridge – Christmas Wish List to help us prepare for the Gingerbread Bash & other Christmas events.

Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our SignUp: https://signup.com/go/iJqQgzm
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like – you can donate candy and supplies or volunteer your time!
3) Sign up! It’s Easy – you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.

Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact Sheilla Taylor and she can sign you up manually.

WRBC Foodbank Christmas Hampers – Our WRBC Foodbank is collecting Christmas Hampers to give to the 120 families (30 families each week) who visit our foodbank. A suggested shopping list is provided (estimated cost $50-$70) Christmas Hampers Handout 2024  Partial donations towards hampers are welcome too! Hampers needed on 4 Sundays. Sign up for: Dec 1, 8, 15 and/or 22. Please click this link to register: WRBC Food Bank Christmas Hampers Registration Form


Register for Come To The Table & Bring a Friend!

Come to the Table – Nov 20  – this is the last one till after Christmas!! Be sure to come! Menu for Nov 20th: Chili, Garden Salad and Cornbread. Dessert: Cupcakes. *Subject to minor changes based on availability and pricing. Come to the Table Registration Form – Wed, Nov 20.  Register deadline: Sunday Nov 17 at 10 pm. Walk-ins are welcome but registration helps with the meal planning – thank you!

Wednesday Night Discussion Group— no registration needed for casual/drop-in or regular attendance following Come to the Table, 7:00-8:30pm. Participate in the sermon discussion questions and develop friendships! Contact Pastor Doug for more information.


Coming Up NEXT Thursday, November 21 – it’s time to sing at St. James Kiwanis!

Contact the Church Office for more information.


 

Register HERE for the Kitchen Staff Training. Contact Pastor Doug for more information.


Meadowood Manor is pleased to host the annual Chaplaincy Support Fundraising Dinner on Thursday, November 28 at 6:00pm in the Meadowood Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $35 and available from your Meadowood Representative or at the Front desk at Meadowood Manor. Tables of 8 can be reserved. Contact our church office for more information.


WRBC Family Night – Board Games, Pool Tables, Soccer, Ninja Warrior Course. . . something for everyone! When: Fri, Nov 29, 6:00-8:30pm. Where: Youth for Christ (333 King St. Free Parking West side of Building. Cost: Free! Registration not required but appreciated: WRBC Family Night @ Youth For Christ.


Volunteer Connections

Join the Gingerbread Bash Team! This is a great opportunity to serve our families during the Christmas season and get to know some new people. Our Gingerbread Team needs people to prepare supplies, make icing, set up, take down and be involved during the event on Saturday, December 7.  Contact Sheilla or sign up HERE.

Front Desk Volunteer – this position has not been filled but will remain open. Contact Debbie at the church office if you are interested in exploring this casual office volunteer position.  We  are looking for a friendly person to cover the church office reception desk during staff meetings on Wednesdays. This volunteer position will support the ministry of the church while the church staff meet every other week on Wednesdays. Responsibilities will mainly be to greet people who come to the desk and help them with their questions or needs. This volunteer position will also include handling phone calls and taking messages. Pick up a Ministry Description and application form at the Welcome Centre, church office or by emailing volunteer@whyteridgebaptist,ca.


Search Team Update – The job opportunity for our Lead Pastor has been posted since late summer, and we have received a few applications, however none of the applicants so far have met the standards we are looking for. Please join us in praying for the man that God has already chosen to lead WRBC into the future. Pray that he would see the job posting and the Holy Spirit would nudge him to apply. Pray that God would prepare his heart and if appropriate, his family, for this opportunity. Pray for our staff and ministry leaders who are continuing the work God has for us at WRBC. And pray for us all as a church family, that together we would be united and patiently perseverant.


Register Here – Pre-Registration Required (Available 1 Week Prior to Each Session)


 Christianity Explored (8 sessions) Sundays, October 20- December 8, 9:00-10:00am in the Fireside Room.  Cost: $5 for participant handbook. Contact Pastor Doug.


Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Family Support Centre is in need of Newborn(0-3 month) sleepers, baby shampoo/soap and diaper cream to go in the Baby Layettes given to the moms.

Please consider helping moms in need and drop off your items at the church in the blue bin by the mail slots.

Formula is always needed if you are able to donate.

Contact our church office for more information or  if you would like to be involved in this important ministry.


 Kids at the Ridge Programming

Kids at the Ridge – Child Registration

Register Now: Sept 2024 – Aug 2025 Child Registration Form

Hey Parents – this registration form is for all children attending our programs in Nursery up to Grade 6.  This information is required to be filled out each year for each child to make sure we have updated allergies, permissions, and consent for your child. It also helps us determine class sizes for the new year. Please complete this form as soon as possible!

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

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!


(Youth Ministries)

This Friday, November 15th

This week we will not meet at the church, but rather the small groups will be meeting in different spaces so be aware of that.

Jr. Boys: Playing Crash Bandicoot Racing at Rudy’s House (7-9pm)

Jr. Girls: PJ Party at Emma’s House (7-9pm)

Sr. Girls: Paint Night at Christina’s House (7-9pm)

Sr. Boys: Hang Out at Michael’s House (7-930pm)

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

If you would like to receive the weekly emails or have any questions, please email Pastor Rudy.  

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, please contact the office.

Log in to the Whyte Ridge Baptist Online Church Directory at whyteridgebaptist.ca/DIRECTORYIf 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 videos 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.


4HG Youth November 15th

Hey All!!!

Super Excited for this week’s Small Group Night!!! Hope you’re all ready for some great times within your Small groups.

This week we will not meet at the church, but rather the small groups will be meeting in different spaces so be aware of that.

  • Jr. Boys: Playing Crash Bandicoot Racing at Rudy’s House (7-9pm)
  • Jr. Girls: PJ Party at Emma’s House (7-9pm)
  • Sr. Girls: Paint Night at Christina’s House (7-9pm)
  • Sr. Boys: Hang Out at Michael’s House (7-930pm)

Hope you’re all excited for this week!

Rudy

Upcoming Events:

November 22nd: In-House
November 29th: Family Night at YFC
December 6th: Service night (Christmas Hampers)
December 13th: In House


Weekly Update - November 7, 2024

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

This week’s message: Resilient Hope: It’s All About Time  (1 Peter 4:1-11) 

Pastor Kevin Klassen

 For previous video and audio messages, visit www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/SERVICES!

Download the App today!
www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/APP

Latest News and Updates

Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm

WRBC Mission Statement:

Making and nurturing followers of Jesus Christ through healthy relationships 


Lost & Found – take a peek at our Lost & Found table by the Welcome Centre in case you are missing something!


Save the Date! Saturday, December 7 – Kids at the Ridge Gingerbread Bash – Saturday, December 7, 6:00-7:00pm. WRBC Christmas Dessert and Variety Evening– Saturday, December 7, 7:30pm. Registration required for both events – limited capacity. Details and registration links to come.

WRBC Foodbank Christmas Hampers – Our WRBC Foodbank is collecting Christmas Hampers to give to the 120 families (30 families/wk) who visit our foodbank. A suggested shopping list is provided (estimated cost $50-$70) WRBC Food Bank – Christmas Hampers Handout 2024. Partial donations towards hampers are welcome too! Hampers needed on 4 Sundays. Sign up for: Dec 1, 8, 15 and/or 22. Please click this link to register: WRBC Food Bank Christmas Hampers Registration Form


Register for Come To The Table & Bring a Friend!

Come to the Table – Nov 13  – A weekly meal for our church family and friends.  Menu for Nov. 13: Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Caesar Salad, Garlic Toast, Dessert TBD. *Subject to minor changes based on availability and pricing. Come to the Table Registration Form – Wed, Nov 13.  Register deadline: Sunday Nov 10 at 10 pm. Walk-ins are welcome but registration helps with the meal planning – thank you!

Wednesday Night Discussion Group— no registration needed for casual/drop-in or regular attendance following Come to the Table, 7:00-8:30pm. Participate in the sermon discussion questions and develop friendships! Contact Pastor Doug for more information.


Coming Up Thursday, November 21 – it’s time to sing at St. James Kiwanis!

Contact the Church Office for more information.


Register HERE by THIS SUNDAY November 10th!


Register Here by Nov. 14 – Men’s Games Night Registration Form – Sat, Nov 16th


Register HERE for the Kitchen Staff Training. Contact Pastor Doug for more information.


Meadowood Manor is pleased to host the annual Chaplaincy Support Fundraising Dinner on Thursday, November 28 at 6:00pm in the Meadowood Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $35 and available from your Meadowood Representative or at the Front desk at Meadowood Manor. Tables of 8 can be reserved. Contact our church office for more information.


WRBC Family Night – Board Games, Pool Tables, Soccer, Ninja Warrior Course. . . something for everyone! When: Fri, Nov 29, 6:00-8:30pm. Where: Youth for Christ (333 King St. Free Parking West side of Building. Cost: Free! Registration not required but appreciated: WRBC Family Night @ Youth For Christ.


Volunteer Opportunity

Front Desk Volunteer: We  are looking for a friendly person to cover the church office reception desk during staff meetings on Wednesdays. This volunteer position will support the ministry of the church while the church staff meet every other week on Wednesdays. Responsibilities will mainly be to greet people who come to the desk and help them with their questions or needs. This volunteer position will also include handling phone calls and taking messages. Pick up a Ministry Description and application form at the Welcome Centre, church office or by emailing volunteer@whyteridgebaptist,ca.  Deadline for applications is November 14 – applicants will be interviewed and have their references checked. Contact Debbie at the church office 204-489-3875 for more information.  If you think this might be a good fit for you, let’s explore this volunteer position together!



Register Here – Pre-Registration Required (Available 1 Week Prior to Each Session)


 Christianity Explored (8 sessions) Sundays, October 20- December 8, 9:00-10:00am in the Fireside Room.  Cost: $5 for participant handbook. Contact Pastor Doug.


Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Family Support Centre is in need of Newborn(0-3 month) sleepers, baby shampoo/soap and diaper cream to go in the Baby Layettes given to the moms.

Please consider helping moms in need and drop off your items at the church in the blue bin by the mail slots.

Formula is always needed if you are able to donate.

Contact our church office for more information or  if you would like to be involved in this important ministry.


 Kids at the Ridge Programming

Kids at the Ridge – Child Registration

Register Now: Sept 2024 – Aug 2025 Child Registration Form

Hey Parents – this registration form is for all children attending our programs in Nursery up to Grade 6.  This information is required to be filled out each year for each child to make sure we have updated allergies, permissions, and consent for your child. It also helps us determine class sizes for the new year. Please complete this form as soon as possible!

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

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!


(Youth Ministries)

This Friday, November 8th, we will meet at the church for a great night of connection, talk about some of the questions you’ve asked, play some games and eat some snacks.

Hope you can all make it this week Friday at 6:45pm!

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

If you would like to receive the weekly emails or have any questions, please email Pastor Rudy.  

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, please contact the office.

Log in to the Whyte Ridge Baptist Online Church Directory at whyteridgebaptist.ca/DIRECTORYIf 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 videos 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.


4HG Youth November 1st

Hey All,

After a few weeks of Worship nights and not being at the Church, we are excited to invite you back to the church for a great night of connection, talking about some of the questions you’ve asked, games and snacks. Hope you can all make it this week Friday at 6:45pm!

Upcoming:
November 8th: In-House
November 15th: Small-Group Night (more info to come)
November 22th: In-House
November 29th: Family Night

If you’re new or haven’t filled out the registration form, please fill it out right away HERE.

 


Weekly Update - Oct 31, 2024

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

This week’s message: A Reason to Hope (I Peter 3:8-22)

Pastor Bruce Hollins

 For previous video and audio messages, visit www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/SERVICES!

Download the App today!
www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/APP

Latest News and Updates

Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm

WRBC Mission Statement:

Making and nurturing followers of Jesus Christ through healthy relationships 


TIME CHANGE REMINDER!!!

REMEMBER to turn your clocks BACK one hour on Saturday night so you won’t be early to church on Sunday!!


Lost & Found – take a peek at our Lost & Found table by the Welcome Centre in case you are missing something!


Weekend @ The Ridge Events!

Come to the Core this SUNDAY NIGHT Nov 3, 7-8:30 pm in the Children’s Ministry Area! 

Join us as we share the results of our congregational survey and discuss how it was used to shape our 2024-25 WRBC Ministry Goals.

Coffee & Refreshments will be served.


Register for Come To The Table & Bring a Friend!

Come to the Table – Nov 6  – A weekly meal for our church family and friends.  Menu for Nov. 6th: Greek Lemon Soup, Greek Salad & Bun Dessert: Cookies.  Register HERE by Sunday Nov 3 at 10 pm.

Walk-ins are welcome but registration helps with the meal planning – thank you!

Wednesday Night Discussion Group— no registration needed for casual/drop-in or regular attendance following Come to the Table, 7:00-8:30pm. Participate in the sermon discussion questions and develop friendships! Contact Pastor Doug for more information.


Coming Up Thursday, November 7 – it’s time to sing at Rosewood Retirement Home!

Contact the Church Office for more information.


Register HERE by November 10th!


Register Here by Nov. 14 – Men’s Games Night Registration Form – Sat, Nov 16th


Register HERE for the Kitchen Staff Training. Contact Pastor Doug for more information.


Meadowood Manor is pleased to host the annual Chaplaincy Support Fundraising Dinner on Thursday, November 28 at 6:00pm in the Meadowood Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $35 and available from your Meadowood Representative or at the Front desk at Meadowood Manor. Tables of 8 can be reserved. Contact our church office for more information.



Volunteer Opportunity

Front Desk Volunteer: We  are looking for a friendly person to cover the church office reception desk during staff meetings on Wednesdays. This volunteer position will support the ministry of the church while the church staff meet every other week on Wednesdays. Responsibilities will mainly be to greet people who come to the desk and help them with their questions or needs. This volunteer position will also include handling phone calls and taking messages. Pick up a Ministry Description and application form at the Welcome Centre, church office or by emailing volunteer@whyteridgebaptist,ca.  Deadline for applications is November 14 – applicants will be interviewed and have their references checked. Contact Debbie at the church office 204-489-3875 for more information.  If you think this might be a good fit for you, let’s explore this volunteer position together!



Register Here – Pre-Registration Required (Available 1 Week Prior to Each Session)


 Christianity Explored (8 sessions) Sundays, October 20- December 8, 9:00-10:00am in the Fireside Room.  Cost: $5 for participant handbook. Contact Pastor Doug.


Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Family Support Centre is in need of Newborn(0-3 month) sleepers, baby shampoo/soap and diaper cream to go in the Baby Layettes given to the moms.

Please consider helping moms in need and drop off your items at the church in the blue bin by the mail slots.

Formula is always needed if you are able to donate.

Contact our church office for more information or  if you would like to be involved in this important ministry.


 Kids at the Ridge Programming

Kids at the Ridge – Child Registration

Register Now: Sept 2024 – Aug 2025 Child Registration Form

Hey Parents – this registration form is for all children attending our programs in Nursery up to Grade 6.  This information is required to be filled out each year for each child to make sure we have updated allergies, permissions, and consent for your child. It also helps us determine class sizes for the new year. Please complete this form as soon as possible!

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

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!


(Youth Ministries)

This Friday, November 1st, we will meet at the church for a great night of connection, talk about some of the questions you’ve asked, play some games and eat some snacks.

Hope you can all make it this week Friday at 6:45pm!

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

If you would like to receive the weekly emails or have any questions, please email Pastor Rudy.  

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, please contact the office.

Log in to the Whyte Ridge Baptist Online Church Directory at whyteridgebaptist.ca/DIRECTORYIf 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 videos 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.


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