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Weekly Update - September 5 2024
Plan now to join us in person at 2405 McGillivray or online this Sunday at 10:30 am!
This week’s message: Connected to Jesus Christ – Part 2
(Hebrews 10:19-25; 1 Cor. 15:10-11) – Pastor Doug Friesen
For previous video and audio messages, visit www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/SERVICES!
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Latest News and Updates
Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm
WRBC Mission Statement:
Making and nurturing followers of Jesus Christ through healthy relationships
ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: I Peter is available to purchase at the Welcome Centre for $6.00. Creatively engage with God’s Word as we go on our LifePath Journey together this Fall!
Kids Official Kick Off this Sunday, September 8th
Hey Parents! Our Kids at the Ridge Kick-off Sunday will be on Sunday, September 8th and we can’t wait to see you all back this year! Children’s check-in opens up to 15 minutes prior to the 10:30am service start time. Parents are required to register their children each year to update their information and permissions. Register Now: Sept 2024 – Aug 2025 Child Registration Form
Registration is now OPEN for our Kids programming starting this September 8th!
This registration form is for all children attending our programs in Nursery up to Grade 6.
Please complete this form as soon as possible!
This form is required to be filled out each year for each child to make sure we have updated permissions and consent for your child.
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
Kickoff for 4HG Youth Ministry (grades 7-12) is Friday September 13 at A-Maze-in-Corn. Contact rudy@whyteridgebaptist.ca to register and for more information. Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend this 4HG event.
Annual Plan to Protect Refresher Training
It’s that time of year again! If you are a current volunteer in our children’s or youth programming, please attend this annual Plan to Protect Refresher Training class. We want to provide the safest possible environment for our kids and families but also for our leaders.
Please attend this class to keep your Plan to Protect certification active.
Please help us plan for numbers. Sign up for the date that you can attend.
Plan to Protect Refresher Training Registration – Fall 2024:
Saturday, September 7 at 10:30 am
Thursday, September 12 at 7:00 pm
If you are not currently serving, please consider keeping your certification active just in case you decide to sub in or help in a future children’s or youth event in the future.
Note: This class is for all current volunteers who have completed their volunteer application process and have taken the Plan to Protect Orientation class.
If you are interested in volunteering with our Children or Youth, please contact Sheilla.
Coming Up . . .
Ministry Fair
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.”
FirstServe opportunities – Is there a position in the church you were wondering if you would like to serve? Would you like to join the Food Bank team, welcome people to our church on Sundays or help keep our church building in top condition? The list is HUGE and you will be able to explore these options in the days ahead. When you sign up for a FirstServe opportunity, you will be matched up with a volunteer in the area you are interested in so you can see first-hand what that role is all about. After trying it one time, you then decide if you want to continue the process to join that team or try something else! Pick up a FirstServe card at our Ministry Fair!
Reminder to Ministry Volunteers setting up for the Ministry Fair— You can set up at church anytime between 9 am & 7 pm Sept 11-13(Wed—Friday).
Growing in Grace (Seniors 55+) Join us for the kick off to our 20th anniversary! We will be celebrating with a BBQ on Thursday, Sept 12 from 12 – 2 pm with all the fixings! Must pre-pay $10 and pre- register by Sept 8th. You can register HERE. See You There!
Kitchen Staff Training – required for all new kitchen workers – Sat, Sept 14, 9:30 – 11:30 am OR Wed. Sept 18, 7-9 pm. Contact doug@whyteridgebaptist.ca for more information. Register HERE.
Meet Jesus Bible Study begins next Sunday, Sept 15 at 9 am over Zoom. Improve your English while studying the Bible with us! Contact Brenda HERE.
St. James Kiwanis singing opportunity coming up on Sept 19 @ 9:30 am for practice. Contact the church office if interested. 
Sermon Series Begins Sun, Sept 29: Resilient Hope in a Restless World (1 Peter)
Many avenues of connection . . .
How would you like to journey with us?
Please take our LifePath Journey Survey of Interest Fall 2024 and let us know today.
Growing in Grace (Seniors 55+) Join us for the kick off to our 20th anniversary! We will be celebrating with a BBQ on Thursday, Sept 12 from 12 – 2 pm with all the fixings! Must pre-pay $10 and pre- register by Sept 8th. You can register HERE. See You There!
Check out our upcoming WRBC ministries and activities this fall (Sept – Dec) where you can connect with others in healthy relationships.
Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)
Be sure to read the most recent updates from our missionaries from Brazil (Lyndell Campbell-Requia) Campbell-Requia Aug 2024 & Japan (Nick & Iris Hung)! Newsletter Nick-Iris-Newsletter–Aug 2024
Paper copies are available on the rack by the Resource Room.
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!
Kids at the Ridge Programming
Kids Official Kick Off this Sunday, September 8th
Hey Parents! Our Kids at the Ridge Kick-off Sunday will be on Sunday, September 8th and we can’t wait to see you all back this year! Children’s check-in opens up to 15 minutes prior to the 10:30am service start time. Parents are required to register their children each year to update their information and permissions. Register Now: Sept 2024 – Aug 2025 Child Registration Form
Registration is now OPEN for our Kids programming starting this September 8th!
This registration form is for all children attending our programs in Nursery up to Grade 6.
Please complete this form as soon as possible!
This form is required to be filled out each year for each child to make sure we have updated permissions and consent for your child.
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)
Kickoff for Youth Ministry is Friday September 13th – A-Maze-in Corn
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.
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