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Weekly Update - January 23, 2025
Weekly Update @ Whyte Ridge Baptist Church
WRBC Mission Statement:
Making and nurturing followers of Jesus Christ through healthy relationships
This week’s message:
When God Says “Go” and We Say “No” – “Let’s Try This Again” (Jonah 3)
Pastor Bruce Hollins
For previous video and audio messages, visit www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/SERVICES!
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Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Membership Meeting – Sunday, February 2, 12:00 pm following the morning service. Whyte Ridge Baptist Church will hold our next Membership Meeting on February 2, 2025, immediately following the morning service. The primary focus of this meeting will be the 2024 Annual Report. A meeting agenda and copies of all relevant documents are available at the Welcome Centre or by contacting the church office.
Men’s Breakfast – THIS Saturday, Jan 25, 9-11 am. Walk-ins welcome to join. Guest Speaker: Pastor Bruce Hollins . Cost is $10. Contact doug@whyteridgebaptist.ca for more information.
February Connection Events
Women at Whyte Ridge Brunch – NEXT Sat, February 1, 11-1:00 pm. Cost $10. Guest speaker: Holly Kroeker. Join us for a time of fellowship as we share a meal together and get to know each other better.
Register at the table in the foyer or online Women at Whyte Ridge Brunch Registration by this Sunday, January 26.
Men’s Sports Night – NEXT Saturday, Feb 1 & Sat, Feb 22, 8-10 pm. Bring your gym shoes to the church and join us to play basketball, soccer, etc. No registration needed and no charge.
Contact doug@whyteridgebaptist.ca for more information.
Winter Camp at Camp Nutimik – Register by February 1 at www.campnutimik.com! 
Growing In Grace(55+) Valentine’s Event, Thursday, Feb 13, 12 – 2 pm. Cost $10 – Come spend Valentine’s Day with us as Bonnie cooks and shares her recipes while you enjoy a great taste testing menu!
Register online Growing In Grace Valentine’s Event Feb 2025
4 x 4 Connection Groups Kickoff Event, Monday, Feb 17, 7-8 pm, church foyer – Social gatherings of either 4 women, or 4 men, over 4 months (each woman/man plans one event). Groups made randomly from list of those wanting to participate. Groups made in February – events run March – June. Register by Feb 16: 4X4 Groups – Registration Form Winter 2025. Contact: Pastor Doug for more information.
WRBC Family Night – Friday, Feb 21, 6-10 pm – Board Games, Large Group Games . . . something for everyone! Free!
Rosewood Service, Thursday, Feb 6. Anyone who loves to sing is invited to join this vocal ensemble the first Thursday of every month at 9:30 am at Rosewood Retirement Home. Meet at Rosewood, 857 Wilkes Avenue at 9:30 am to practice. Contact Lorraine Bergmann or office@whyteridgebaptist.ca for more information.
Wednesday nights at WRBC
Precepts Ministries Bible Study – I Peter, How To Stand Firm When Tested, Wednesdays, Feb 5 – April 2, 7-9. Cost $30. Registration required for in-depth study of I Peter or In & Out Bible study (less homework). Registration for Precept – I Peter Email precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca for more information.
Come To The Table Weekly Meal – Wednesdays till March 26, 5:30-6:45 pm – cost $7/person; $25/household of 4, main auditorium. Please register online Come To The Table Registration by Sunday night to help with meal planning. Menu for Jan 29: Chicken Pitas, Greek Salad and Lemon Potatoes. Dessert: Chocolate Mousse Pie. You can also sign up at the Welcome Centre to help with the meal planning (payment will still be at the door when you arrive at Come To The Table).
Discussion Group – Wednesday nights following Come To the Table (7-9 pm). Meet in the Fireside Room to discuss Sunday’s sermon and develop your church family connections. Casual attendance & drop-ins are welcome.
English Conversation Circles – Wednesday Nights, 7-8:30 pm, main foyer. Register: ECC Registration Form. Contact Brenda at ecc@whyteridgebaptist.ca for more information.
Canada Watch Newsletter, published by EFC (Evangelical Fellowship of Canada) – available at the Welcome Centre. Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas.
Register Here – Pre-Registration Required (Available 1 Week Prior to Each Session)
MISSIONFEST MANITOBA 2025
Missionfest Manitoba is coming up soon February 7-9 at Church of the Rock! Join us for a weekend of learning about God at work here and around the world as speakers share about our theme, How Shall They Hear? Experience fascinating breakout sessions and great worship, and explore over 130 ministries and missions. Youth and Young Adults will love After Hours on Friday night! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to be informed, inspired, equipped and engaged in the Great Commission. For more information, go to www.missionfestmanitoba.org. To volunteer, go to https://www.missionfestmanitoba.org/volunteer.html.
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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. 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)
January 24th – at the Church
6:45-9:15pm!
Join us for our In-House night this coming Friday! We will be playing games, having snack, small groups, and we will look at one of the questions you have asked.
Our Question this week is: “Is there an in-between between Heaven and Hell?” It’s a great question and challenging to think about. Where do we end up after this life is over? Can’t wait to dig into the Bible with you on this topic!
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/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.
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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.
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