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4HG Youth October 7th
Hey All!!!
This week we are meeting at the church for some awesome games, hangouts, snacks, AND something NEW! I’ll explain it when you get here. No need to bring anything, just yourself… and maybe your friends!
Important Note: Next Week October 14th, we are NOT meeting at Church, we will be meeting at Rowandale Baptist Church for a Camp Nutimik Worship night!!! 7pm on October 14th! More info next week. Feel free to build some car pools with each other!
Rudy
4HG Youth Small Group night September 30
Hey All!
This Friday is going to look very different for all of us! Please pay very close attention to all the information in this email!
The small groups will be meeting in separate meeting places this week! 6:30 to 9pm for all groups!
The boys, Jr and Sr High will be meeting at my place for some games, ice cream and Jesus! (940 Centennial Street)
The Sr High Girls will be meeting at Christina Cooper’s apartment for some seriously needed R&R (465B Lanark Street)
The Jr High Girls will be meeting at the Mohr’s House for some fun times and snacks! (42 Meadowbank Rd)
I hope we can see you all in those places! Have an amazing Week!
Rudy
4HG Youth September 23
Hey Peeps!
I Hope ya’ll had a lovely couple of weeks of school so far!
I’m so excited for us this week because we will be having music for Worship tomorrow, we’ll have the Gym for games!!! Can’t wait til 6:45pm!
A few Heads up for the parents!
1. If you have not filled out a registration for your Child to attend youth, please do so! (You can find the form here[https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/beb0134267667995]) If you do not know if you have already filled one out for each child, you should have gotten a confirmation email.
2. Next week is our FIRST Small Group Night, where our small groups are splitting off and spending the evening in their small groups at someone’s house. If you would be willing to host one of those groups at your house, please contact me over this weekend so we can make plans to make that happen!
3. If you’re interested in helping Erika Cooper with the weekly snack by either baking or providing snack please contact her at erikacooper0101@gmail.com
A Summer at Gem Lake
Hello all! My name is Ethan Hildebrand and I spent my summer as a cabin leader at Gem Lake Wilderness Camp this year. Gem Lake is run by Inner City Youth Alive, an organization that is specifically aimed at bringing the hope of the gospel to those who live in the North End, especially the youth. I’m super thankful to have spent my summer up at Gem Lake, and I can honestly say I’ve had a very impactful two months. With it being my first normal summer up at camp, I wasn’t too sure what to expect. There were some nerves, lots of unknowns, and a whole lot of excitement, but through it all, I knew that God had brought me back up to camp for a reason, and he certainly showed his hand over the course of the summer.
In a summer of fun and meaningful moments, one stands out to me in particular. Coming back from a one-on-one time, a camper and I were having a conversation about camp, which shifted to a conversation about God and the existence of God. This camper hadn’t been particularly open to spiritual conversations during our past times together, but he had actually asked questions this time. I saw a hunger for truth in him, and it was a very tangible piece of evidence that what I and the staff team are doing up here is truly making a difference. It was a great summer, and I’m glad I followed God’s calling to serve at camp this summer.
Important: 4HG Youth Kickoff Details! (September 9th)
Hey All!!!
I can’t believe we’re coming back! I’m so excited to see you all again after this long summer!
Tomorrow (Friday Sept. 9th) is our Youth Kickoff Event!
We will be Meeting at 630pm at the Corn Maze (https://www.cornmaze.ca/pages/find-us) so your parents can drop you off there and pick you up at 8:45pm! We’re going to have a blast cruising through the maze, checking out the animals and enjoying some ‘smores and Hot chocolate!
Cost is $13 per person (I don’t want anyone not coming because of money so please come and let me know), every person will pay for themselves to limit the chaos of trying to organize 40 people on the spot.
There are two things I will need for each person! (Mandatory)
1. To come to youth, I will need a filled out registration from each person attending. You can find that registration HERE: (https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/beb0134267667995)
2. To come to the Corn Maze, you’ll have to fill out a waiver you can find HERE: (https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/beb013427866592)
If you do not have both filled out, I won’t be able to have you with us because of legal reasons. So please make sure you have them covered.
Tell your friends to come, make sure your friends know to fill out the forms (they can fill them out online even in the parking-lot of the maze, but it has to be done before we go in)!
Hope to see you all there!!!!
Thank you from WRBC’s Ukrainian Task Force
WRBC’s Ukrainian Task Force thanks everyone who donated household cleaning supplies, personal hygiene items, dishes and food.
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Come to the Quiet Prayer Time - Wednesdays, 10:30 am
Come to the Quiet Scripture-led prayer time meets every Wednesday at 10:30 am in the Fireside room.
Come join us – all are welcome!
Email thequiet@whyteridgebaptist.ca for more information or to confirm attendance!
4HG Fall Update!
(Note that there in no youth tonight. Have a wonderful long week end!)
Hey, all!
I am so excited to tell you about our plan for the Fall but first just a heads up, we will need you to register every attending Student for the Year as we are jumping into a new ministry year You can do that by filling out the following form:
REGISTRATION FORM (PLEASE FILL OUT!): https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/beb0134267667995
Two important dates for the Immediate future:
Friday September 2nd; NO YOUTH (This is an evening for our Youth Leaders to prep for the new Year)
Friday September 9th; YOUTH KICKOFF Cornmaze! You can find their website at https://www.cornmaze.ca/ I will make sure you have all the information for this in next week’s email.
For the fall, we are jumping into Matthew with the Church! There is an option for you to get a copy of the ESV Illumination Bible which acts as a Bible and Journal at the same time! (You can talk to Doug or Myself for this).
We are really looking forward to changing up the plan from last year in aspects that involve Serving as well as building community among the small groups with events like Small-group nights at people’s houses from our church, and options for snow removal for people in our church who can’t do things for themselves.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns as always please contact me and we can always have that conversation. And, don’t forget to join us on Instagram! @4hgyouth!
Rudy
Ministering to Ukrainian Refugees - Explore NAB Update
For the latest NAB Updates on our denominational response to the Ukraine Crisis, view the latest Explore NAB Update. An excerpt from the latest update is below.
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Kids at the Ridge Ministry Minute - Faith at Home - Aug 28 22
Hey Kids (and Parents too!),
This week, join Jackson and Sheilla as they give you some fun ideas to develop a faith at home with your family! We know our families are busier than ever and we want to support you and we are praying for you as you build a solid faith at home with your kids!
This is our last Kids Ministry Minute for the summer. We are taking a break next week to gear up for our Kids Kick off Sunday on September 11th! We can’t wait to see your kids again and catch up with them. Don’t forget to bring in your Kids Sermon Notes Pages to show Mrs. Sheilla so you can enter our draw!
This Week’s Kids Ministry Minute:
Kids at the Ridge Ministry Minute - Courage - August 21, 2022
Hey Kids!
Join Mrs. Sheilla, Jackson and Luke as we hear more about Esther’s courage and how we can each make an impact for God’s kingdom.
P.S – Kids – don’t forget to join us in person on Wednesday mornings this August for our Kids Summer Camp Days! Join us as we “Focus” in and learn more about Faith and trusting what you can’t see by what you can see. Just 2 weeks left!
P.P.S – Kids Kick-off Sunday is September 11th – make sure to bring in all your Sermon Notes Pages to show Mrs. Sheilla. We’ll do our prize draws during Large Group time! (The Wave kids will get their prizes during their class time also).
Check out this week’s Kid’s Ministry Minute:
4HG Update - August 19, 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
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
ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: Matthew
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
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Summer Missions Report
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
Kids at the Ridge Ministry Minute - Focus - Aug 14 22
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!
4HG - August 6th at 5 pm
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!
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!
Rudy
Kids at the Ridge Ministry Minute - Set Apart - 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:
