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Camp Nutimik

Please pray for staff as they finish up for the season. We are thankful for all the campers and staff

that were impacted by the Word of God!

“For the LORD is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and His faithfulness continues to each generation.” Psalm 100:5

Reaching Kids – Growing Disciples – Developing Leaders

Weekly Update - August 15 2024

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

Join us this Sunday for Pastor Terry’s Retirement Celebration which will be held during the Sunday morning service (10:30am).  Pastor Terry will be speaking and there will be a reception in the foyer following the morning service .  A light snack will be served. This service will be livestreamed. 

We hope you will join us to celebrate Pastor Terry’s ministry at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church.

Where has God called you to “contribute to His Church” ?  Plan to visit our Whyte Ridge Baptist Church Ministry Fair – Sunday(s) September 15 & 22 following the morning service. Check out the ministry tables to see what is happening this fall in our church ministries and explore new opportunities to serve and connect with others in our church family. 

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”   

(I Peter 4:10) 

Reserved Seating for Users of Translation Apps – the two front rows on west side of auditorium have been reserved for those using language translation devices during the service. 

Update from Lead Pastor Search Team: The job opportunity has been posted and the Search Team will meet this coming week to refine the evaluation process to be used to screen resumes. Please continue to pray that we would hear and follow God’s guidance and direction as we work through this process.

Please also pray for the person that God is preparing to send us as our next Lead Pastor, that they would see our job posting and be drawn to us. Give thanks to God that He has provided Pastor Bruce to give us leadership through this transition period, giving us peaceful reassurance that we can wait on God’s timing to provide His best for us.

Update on Camp Nutimik

To be involved in this life-changing ministry, contact info@campnutimik.com

Pastor Alvin Harsch who served as pastor at Grant Park Baptist (before it became Whyte Ridge Baptist) from 1970-74 has recently passed away.   Read about his life here.  His memorial service will be livestreamed on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 3 pm. 

Connecting Points

Connecting Points Brochure (Fall 2024) – coming September 1st. This brochure lists the various WRBC ministries and activities this fall (Sept – Dec) where you can connect with others in healthy relationships.

Solid Grounds Cafe – Meet a friend for coffee in the church foyer during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

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

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

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

Summer Children’s Programming for Sunday mornings:
Preschool and kindergarten children will sit with their parents and be dismissed for programming after the Children’s Message.  Grades 1-6 sit with their parents. Activity & coloring pages are available on the Kids’ Craft Carts in the auditorium.

Are you new?  Please fill out our Child Registration Form (valid until August 31^st 2024 – a new registration form for September will be sent out later on). 

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

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

(Youth Ministries)

This Friday August 16 – Canoeing at Fort Whyte – 6:15 – 8:45 pm

You’re invited if you have already graduated or are just coming into youth this year!

Contact Rudy ASAP to join this event! It’s $20 a person and we are meeting at 6:15 at Fort Whyte Alive on McCreary Road. 

Here are the two forms you will need to fill out ON-Water-Waiver-2 and this one here.  Try to get these forms to Rudy before the event.

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

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of 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.

Camp Nutimik

This week is Waterski & Wakeboard Camp and Family Camp

We are thankful for the staff and the opportunities they have had to share their faith by word and deed!

Please pray that family relationships would be strengthened and for safety on the water. Pray that the gospel would change lives this week.

Weekly Update - August 8 2024

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

Wondering where to connect this fall? Plan to visit our Whyte Ridge Baptist Church Ministry Fair – Sunday(s) September 15 & 22 following the morning service. Check out the ministry tables to see what is happening this fall in our church ministries and explore new opportunities to serve and connect with others in our church family. 

Update from Lead Pastor Search Team:  The Search Team is in the final stages of posting the job opportunity. You should see it very soon on our own website. It will also be posted at selected Seminaries, Christian colleges and on a number of other Christian job search sites. Please continue to pray over this process as we seek to meet the person that God has been preparing to send us as our next Lead Pastor.

Please also pray for members of the Search Team as they enjoy a brief period of rest in anticipation of receiving applications to be evaluated later this summer and into the fall. Team members have put tremendous work into this process so far and much work remains to be done. Pray for perseverance and discernment in the next stage of the process.

Message from the Celebration Team:  You are invited to a Retirement Celebration for Pastor Terry Janke next Sunday, August 18, 2024.  The Retirement Celebration will be held during the Sunday morning service (10:30am).  Pastor Terry will be speaking.  Following the morning service there will be a reception in the foyer.  A light snack will be served.

We hope you will join us to celebrate Pastor Terry’s ministry at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church.

Just a reminder that, as in past years, we will not be live-streaming our Sunday services for the month of August.  This allows members of our Tech Team to take a break from volunteering during this month.  On these Sundays, there will be an audio recording of the sermon that will be made available after the fact. An exception to this is August 18^th – The Retirement Celebration service for Pastor Terry Janke will be live-streamed that morning.

Immediate Service Opportunity – Needing Drivers for Sunday mornings:

1. Family of 3 – in Provencher
2. Family of 4 – near Linden Ridge
3. Family of 2 – in Chevrier Blvd

If you’re able to help – please contact Richard Salas (204-894-9217) richardsalas18@yahoo.ca

Update on Camp Nutimik

To be involved in this life-changing ministry, contact info@campnutimik.com

Connecting Points

Connecting Points Brochure (Fall 2024) – coming September 1st. This brochure lists the various WRBC ministries and activities this fall (Sept – Dec) where you can connect with others in healthy relationships.

Solid Grounds Cafe – Meet a friend for coffee in the church foyer during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Growing In Grace (Seniors 55+) Please remember to get your baby pictures to Bonnie Tholl in her church mail slot by August 15. We are also collecting Favorite Recipes from our Seniors – copy your favorite or your family’s favorite or oldest recipe and why you love it so much! Remember to put your name on it so we know who it belongs to!

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

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

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

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

Summer Children’s Programming for Sunday mornings:
Preschool and kindergarten children will sit with their parents and be dismissed for programming after the Children’s Message.  Grades 1-6 sit with their parents. Activity & coloring pages are available on the Kids’ Craft Carts in the auditorium.

Are you new?  Please fill out our Child Registration Form (valid until August 31^st 2024 – a new registration form for September will be sent out later on). 

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

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

(Youth Ministries)

Next Summer Event – Canoeing at Fort Whyte – Friday August 16

You’re invited if you have already graduated or are just coming into youth this year!

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

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of 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.

Livestreaming Not Available in August

Just a reminder that, as in past years, we will not be live-streaming our Sunday services for the month of August.  This allows members of our Tech Team to take a break from volunteering during this month.  On these Sundays, there will be an audio recording of the sermon that will be made available after the fact.

An exception to this is August 18^th – The Retirement Celebration service for Pastor Terry Janke will be live-streamed that morning.

Weekly Update - August 1 2024

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

Update from Lead Pastor Search Team:  The Search Team is in the final stages of posting the job opportunity. You should see it very soon on our own website. It will also be posted at selected Seminaries, Christian colleges and on a number of other Christian job search sites. Please continue to pray over this process as we seek to meet the person that God has been preparing to send us as our next Lead Pastor.

Please also pray for members of the Search Team as they enjoy a brief period of rest in anticipation of receiving applications to be evaluated later this summer and into the fall. Team members have put tremendous work into this process so far and much work remains to be done. Pray for perseverance and discernment in the next stage of the process.

Message from the Celebration Team:  You are invited to a Retirement Celebration for Pastor Terry Janke on Sunday, August 18, 2024.  The Retirement Celebration will be held during the Sunday morning service (10:30am).  Pastor Terry will be speaking.  Following the morning service there will be a reception in the foyer.  A light snack will be served.

We hope you will join us to celebrate Pastor Terry’s ministry at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church.

Just a reminder that, as in past years, we will not be live-streaming our Sunday services for the month of August.  This allows members of our Tech Team to take a break from volunteering during this month.  On these Sundays, there will be an audio recording of the sermon that will be made available after the fact. An exception to this is August 18^th – The Retirement Celebration service for Pastor Terry Janke will be live-streamed that morning.

Last chance for financial support for Camp Ministry – Deadline is Tuesday August 6, 2024 for WRBC Financial Support for Camp Ministry – Christian-Camp-Support-Application-2024 

Immediate Service Opportunity – Needing Drivers for Sunday mornings:

1. Family of 3 – in Provencher
2. Family of 4 – near Linden Ridge
3. Family of 2 – in Chevrier Blvd

If you’re able to help – please contact Richard Salas (204-894-9217) richardsalas18@yahoo.ca

Update on Camp Nutimik

To be involved in this life-changing ministry, contact info@campnutimik.com

Connecting Points

Connecting Points Brochure (Fall 2024) – coming end of August. This brochure lists the various WRBC ministries and activities this fall (Sept – Dec) where you can connect with others in healthy relationships.

Solid Grounds Cafe – Meet a friend for coffee in the church foyer during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Growing In Grace (Seniors 55+) Please remember to get your baby pictures to Bonnie Tholl in her church mail slot by August 15. We are also collecting Favorite Recipes from our Seniors – copy your favorite or your family’s favorite or oldest recipe and why you love it so much! Remember to put your name on it so we know who it belongs to!

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

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

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

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

Summer Children’s Programming for Sunday mornings:
Preschool and kindergarten children will sit with their parents and be dismissed for programming after the Children’s Message.  Grades 1-6 sit with their parents. Activity & coloring pages are available on the Kids’ Craft Carts in the auditorium.

Are you new?  Please fill out our Child Registration Form (valid until August 31^st 2024 – a new registration form for September will be sent out later on). 

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

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

(Youth Ministries)

Next Summer Event – Canoeing at Fort Whyte – August 16

You’re invited if you have already graduated or are just coming into youth this year!

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

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of 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.

Meet Jesus Bible study

Improve your English while studying the Bible with us! 9 am every Sunday starting September 15, over Zoom.

For more information: Brenda Noble ecc@whyteridgebaptist.ca

Camp Nutimik

This week is Junior Mini and Outpost Canoe Trip

We give thanks for the campers who have come to Christ and for the opportunity to hand out Bibles! Please pray for continued spiritual growth and for the relationships being formed at camp.

Kitchen Help Wanted – Aug. 16-18 Staff Wind Up & Aug. 18-23 Waterski & Wakeboarding and Family Camp.  info@campnutimik.com  

Weekly Update - July 25 2024

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

Message from the Celebration Team:  You are invited to a Retirement Celebration for Pastor Terry Janke on Sunday, August 18, 2024.  The Retirement Celebration will be held during the Sunday morning service (10:30am).  Pastor Terry will be speaking.  Following the morning service there will be a reception in the foyer.  A light snack will be served.

Most refunds for the Retirement Celebration that was to be held in June have been processed.  You can expect a refund by the end of July in the manner in which you paid – PayPal or cheque (cheque if paid cash).  Our financial administrator, Krista Wynne, is managing the refunds.  If you have not received a refund by July 31, please reach out to Krista Wynne at krista@whyteridgebaptist.ca.

We hope you will join us to celebrate Pastor Terry’s ministry at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church.

This week is High School Week and Tent Adventures Girls

We give thanks and celebrate the campers who have come to Christ and for the opportunity to hand out Bibles! Please pray for continued spiritual growth and health.

Kitchen Help Wanted – Aug. 16-18 Staff Wind Up & Aug. 18-23 Waterski & Wakeboarding and Family Camp. If interested contact info@campnutimik.com  

Deadline coming soon – August 6, 2024 for WRBC Financial Support for Camp Ministry – Christian-Camp-Support-Application-2024 

Connecting Points

Connecting Points Brochure (Fall 2024) – coming end of August. This brochure lists the various WRBC ministries and activities this fall (Sept – Dec) where you can connect with others in healthy relationships.

Solid Grounds Cafe – Meet a friend for coffee in the church foyer during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Growing In Grace (Seniors 55+) Please remember to get your baby pictures to Bonnie Tholl in her church mail slot as soon as possible. We are also collecting Favorite Recipes from our Seniors – copy your favorite or your family’s favorite or oldest recipe and why you love it so much! Remember to put your name on it so we know who it belongs to!

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Opportunity to care for our missionary family Andrew & Courtney Friesen while they are in Winnipeg! They still need a place to stay September 9-17. Please contact Emmie if you are interested. 

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

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

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

Check out “kidsatheridge” on Instagram to see what we’ve been up to this week at VBS!  It’s been a stellar week so far learning that God’s glory is OUT OF THIS WORLD!

Summer Children’s Programming for Sunday mornings:
Preschool and kindergarten children will sit with their parents and be dismissed for programming after the Children’s Message.  Grades 1-6 sit with their parents. Activity & coloring pages are available on the Kids’ Craft Carts in the auditorium.

Are you new?  Please fill out our Child Registration Form (valid until August 31^st 2024 – a new registration form for September will be sent out later on). 

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

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

(Youth Ministries)

Waterfight Night!!! Friday July 26, 7-9 pm

Come & join us at the church! 

You’re invited if you have already graduated or are just coming into youth this year!

Next Summer Event – Canoeing at Fort Whyte – August 16

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

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of 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 - July 18, 2024

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

Message from the Celebration Team:  You are invited to a Retirement Celebration for Pastor Terry Janke on Sunday, August 18, 2024.  The Retirement Celebration will be held during the Sunday morning service (10:30am).  Pastor Terry will be speaking.  Following the morning service there will be a reception in the foyer.  A light snack will be served.

Most refunds for the Retirement Celebration that was to be held in June have been processed.  You can expect a refund by the end of July in the manner in which you paid – PayPal or cheque (cheque if paid cash).  Our financial administrator, Krista Wynne, is managing the refunds.  If you have not received a refund by July 31, please reach out to Krista Wynne at krista@whyteridgebaptist.ca.

We hope you will join us to celebrate Pastor Terry’s ministry at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church.

This week is Intermediate and Tent Adventures Guys:

We give thanks for the good weather that has allowed us to fully run our programs!

Please pray that camper’s hearts are open to hearing what God wants to teach them this week and for the staff to show Jesus in all that we say and do.

We are looking for Kitchen Help – Aug. 16-18 Staff Wind Up & Aug. 19-24 Waterski & Wakeboarding and Family Camp.  Contact us for more information at info@campnutimik.com  

Solid Grounds Cafe – Meet a friend for coffee in the church foyer during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

WRBC Financial Support for Camp Ministry – Christian-Camp-Support-Application-2024  – deadline is August 6, 2024

Connecting Points

Growing In Grace – Please remember to get your baby pictures to Bonnie Tholl in her church mail slot as soon as possible.

Collecting Favorite Recipes – copy your favorite or your family’s favorite or oldest recipe and why you love it so much! Remember to put your name on it so we know who it belongs to!

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

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

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

Our Missionaries Andrew & Courtney Friesen are in need of accommodation during their stay in Winnipeg September 9-17. Please contact Emmie if you can be involved with financial support or accommodations. 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

VBS is NEXT WEEK – Monday – Friday July 22-26!!!!!   Please pray for our team as we spend time with the kids and their families. 

Summer Children’s Programming for Sunday mornings:
Preschool and kindergarten children will sit with their parents and be dismissed for programming after the Children’s Message.  Grades 1-6 sit with their parents. Activity & coloring pages are available on the Kids’ Craft Carts in the auditorium.

Are you new?  Please fill out our Child Registration Form (valid until August 31^st 2024 – a new registration form for September will be sent out later on).  Register your Child Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

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

(Youth Ministries)

  Waterfight Night!!! Friday July 26, 7-9 pm Come & join us at the church! 

You’re invited if you have already graduated or are just coming into youth this year!

Next Summer Event – Canoeing at Fort Whyte – August 16

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

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of 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.

This Week at Camp Nutimik

This week is Intermediate and Tent Adventures Guys

We give thanks for the good weather that has allowed us to fully run our programs!

Please pray that camper’s hearts are open to hearing what God wants to teach them this week and for the staff to show Jesus in all that we say and do.

We are looking for Kitchen Help – Aug. 16-18 Staff Wind Up & Aug. 19-24 Waterski & Wakeboarding and Family Camp. 

info@campnutimik.com  

Update: 4HG Youth Summer Plans

Hey All, 

Don’t miss out on our next 4HG event! We will be having a water fight on July 26!!

A reminder that we will NOT be meeting for most of the Summer as there is a lot happening outside of youth. We will have TWO EVENTS that you’re invited to even if you have already graduated or are just coming into youth this year!

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

Please continue to connect with people in your small groups, show each other that you care about each other.

Rudy

Weekly Update - July 11, 2024

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

Message from the Celebration Team:  You are invited to a Retirement Celebration for Pastor Terry Janke on Sunday, August 18, 2024.  The Retirement Celebration will be held during the Sunday morning service (10:30am).  Pastor Terry will be speaking.  Following the morning service there will be a reception in the foyer.  A light snack will be served.

To those who purchased tickets for the Retirement Celebration in June, you can expect a refund by July 31.  If you purchased your ticket through PayPal, the refund will come through PayPal.  If you paid cash or cheque for your ticket, you will find a cheque in your church mailbox by July 31.  Our financial administrator, Krista Wynne, is managing the refunds.  If you have not received a refund by August 1, please reach out to Krista Wynne at krista@whyteridgebaptist.ca.

We hope you will join us to celebrate Pastor Terry’s ministry at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church.

Rosewood Ministry:  For those serving at Rosewood, please note we will resume our ministry there in September. 

This week is Middle Years and Step In:

We give thanks and praise God for…

• The opportunity to give out several Bibles to campers for the first time
• For meaningful conversations with campers about deepening their faith

Please continue to keep Camp Nutimik in your prayers!

• For the weather to allow us to fully run our program
• For our staff and campers to encounter Jesus in new ways this week

Solid Grounds Cafe – Meet a friend for coffee in the church foyer during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

WRBC Financial Support for Camp Ministry – Christian-Camp-Support-Application-2024  – deadline is August 6, 2024

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

Connecting Points

Growing In Grace – Please remember to get your baby pictures to Bonnie Tholl in her church mail slot as soon as possible – put your name on it and include a recipe of your family’s favorite or oldest recipe.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

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

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

Our Missionaries Andrew & Courtney Friesen are in need of accommodation during their stay in Winnipeg September 9-17. Please contact Emmie if you can be involved with financial support or accommodations. 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

VBS Update:  Program registration is now closed as we are FULL!  Please pray for our team as we prepare and for the families we will be serving during VBS week.
We could still use a couple extra volunteers for games and small group support, so please reach out to Sheilla at sheilla@whyteridgebaptist.ca asap!  

Summer Children’s Programming for Sunday mornings:
Preschool and kindergarten children will sit with their parents and be dismissed for programming after the Children’s Message.  Grades 1-6 sit with their parents. Activity & coloring pages are available on the Kids’ Craft Carts in the auditorium.

Are you new?  Please fill out our Child Registration Form (valid until August 31^st 2024 – a new registration form for September will be sent out later on).  Register your Child Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

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

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

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

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

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

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

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

Instagram: @wrbcyoungadults

Facebook: INTERACt: WRBC young adults

For more information contact Pastor Rudy

Ways to Give 

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

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

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

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

If questions, email give@whyteridgebaptist.ca.

Additional Information

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

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

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

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

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

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

Weekly Update - July 4, 2024

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

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

June 23-28 Update Camp Nutimik: Last week we had our first program out at camp! We had our Step Out group, the oldest of our leadership camps, start this week. For the first week of their 3-week program, this group tackled their canoe trip and first aid, and had a great first week together. They are seizing every opportunity to grow as a team, and to deepen their faith and knowledge of God! Nutimik-July-7-12-2024

This week, our Step Out program continues for its second week, and we have our Staff Training, when all of our summer staff are onsite to prepare for the summer!

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

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

Summer Children’s Programming for Sunday mornings

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

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

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

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

Solid Grounds Cafe – Meet a friend for coffee in the church foyer during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

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

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

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

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

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

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

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

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

Our Missionaries Andrew & Courtney Friesen are in need of accommodation during their stay in Winnipeg September 9-17. Please contact Emmie if you can be involved with financial support or accommodations. 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

NORB-E VBS 2024 is full! Please keep the volunteers in your prayers as they prepare for a fun and meaningful program for the kids. 

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

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

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

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

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

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

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

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

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

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

Instagram: @wrbcyoungadults

Facebook: INTERACt: WRBC young adults

For more information contact Pastor Rudy

Ways to Give 

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

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

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

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

If questions, email give@whyteridgebaptist.ca.

Additional Information

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

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

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

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

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

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

4HG Youth Summer Plans

Hey All, 

Just a reminder that we will NOT be meeting for most of the Summer as there is a lot happening outside of youth.

That being said, please continue to connect with people in your small groups, show each other that you care about each other.

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

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

Weekly Update - June 27, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Summer Children’s Programming begins Sunday

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

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

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

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

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

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

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

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

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

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

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

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

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

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

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

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

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

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

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

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

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

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

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

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

Instagram: @wrbcyoungadults

Facebook: INTERACt: WRBC young adults

For more information contact Pastor Rudy

Ways to Give 

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

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

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

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

If questions, email give@whyteridgebaptist.ca.

Additional Information

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

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

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

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

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

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

4HG Youth Summer Plans

Hey All, 

Just a reminder that we will NOT be meeting for most of the Summer as there is a lot happening outside of youth.

That being said, please continue to connect with people in your small groups, show each other that you care about each other.

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

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

See you then!

Rudy

Camp Nutimik Update

Camp Nutimik Update:

We give thanks and praise God for…

· His goodness and guidance for the coming camp season.

· Our wonderful Leadership Team and Summer Staff.

· All those who will be attending camp this summer.

· The beauty of His creation that is so evident at Camp Nutimik

Weekly Update - June 20, 2024

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

Church Family Picnic – June 23  Don’t forget to sign up by Friday at 3 pm! All are welcome to join us after the morning worship service for a free BBQ picnic on the West side of the church and family friendly games on the field to the East of the building till about 2:30 pm. Bring a chair or blanket and don’t forget your hat and sunscreen. We hope to see you there! To help us plan please register HERE  by Friday at 3 pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

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

Andrew and Courtney Joy Friesen’s Furlough Expenses – We praise God our housing has been provided for 5 months through the generosity of many people. We raised $6,000.00 for furlough expenses and we’re praying for the remaining $8,000.00 to come in. Praise God we have been able to raise $450.00 monthly partners and waiting on God’s provision for the $550.00 still required. We still are in need of accommodation during our stay in Winnipeg for 3 weeks end of August and 10 days in September 9-17. Please contact Emmie if you can be involved with financial support or accommodations. 

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

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

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

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

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

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

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

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

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

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

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

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

Instagram: @wrbcyoungadults

Facebook: INTERACt: WRBC young adults

For more information contact Pastor Rudy

Ways to Give 

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

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

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

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

If questions, email give@whyteridgebaptist.ca.

Additional Information

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

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

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

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

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

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

Weekly Update - June 13, 2024

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

Celebration of Life for Pat Janke will take place on Saturday, June 15 at 10 am at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church. Due to the large number of guests expected, please use the west exit only to turn right(west) onto McGillivray. 

2024 High School Grad Recognition June 16 – this Sunday during morning Worship Service. We will be celebrating the grads this weekend 6:30 at the church. If you haven’t sent your grad picture yet, please do so right away. Parents can also send childhood pictures of their grads by end of day, Friday June 14. Send pictures to Rudy. 

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

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

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

Search Team Update – The Search Team is still working on the draft Lead Pastor job description and it will not be ready for presentation to the Board on June 18, as had been communicated last week. The Search Team will continue to work on the job description with the intent of finalizing it at our next meeting on June 25. Board approval will then be sought secretarially, by email, prior to preparing to post the job opportunity on selected job posting sites. Please continue to pray for God’s wisdom for the Search Team, and the Board, as we work through this critical stage of the search process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Connecting Points

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper. Last gathering will be Sunday, June 16. 

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

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

Andrew and Courtney Joy Friesen’s Furlough Expenses – We praise God our housing has been provided for 5 months through the generosity of many people. We raised $6,000.00 for furlough expenses and we’re praying for the remaining $8,000.00 to come in. Praise God we have been able to raise $450.00 monthly partners and waiting on God’s provision for the $550.00 still required. We still are in need of accommodation during our stay in Winnipeg for 3 weeks end of August and 10 days in September 9-17. Please contact Emmie if you can be involved with financial support or accommodations. 

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

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

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

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

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

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

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

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

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

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

Instagram: @wrbcyoungadults

Facebook: INTERACt: WRBC young adults

For more information contact Pastor Rudy

Ways to Give 

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

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

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

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

If questions, email give@whyteridgebaptist.ca.

Additional Information

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

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

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

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

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

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