Weekly Update - May 30, 2024

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

2024 High School Grad Recognition – June 16 Please send a picture of your grad by June 13 to the church office along with the name of the high school and possible future plans.

Membership Meeting – June 2   A membership meeting will be held following the morning worship service on Sunday, June 2 at approximately 12 noon. The primary purpose of this meeting will be the presentation of externally reviewed financial statements for 2023. As this is expected to be a very short meeting, we will transition into the meeting as quickly as possible following the service and food will not be provided.  2023 Draft Financial Statements Magnus

Retirement Celebration – A Retirement Celebration for Pastor Terry and Pat Janke will be held on Saturday, June 15 from 6:00-9:00pm.  Doors will open at 5:30.  A program will be held in the auditorium from 6:00-7:20.  A reception will follow with a light snack. 

The last date to purchase tickets is Sunday, June 9.  Tickets can be purchased through this live link:  Retirement Celebration for Pastor Terry and Pat Janke.

Tickets can also be purchased in person before and after the Sunday service on June 2 and 9.  In person purchases can be done by cash or cheque (made out to Whyte Ridge Baptist Church).  You will receive an email confirmation for tickets purchased on-line.

Tickets cost $15.00 per person (11+), $5.00 per child age 5-10 (children 4 and under are free).

We are accepting donations towards a gift for Pastor Terry and Pat.  Donations can be made by e-transfer to Shirley Wynne at 204-781-9187 or in person before and after the Sunday service on June 2 and 9.  Donations can be made by e-transfer, cash, or cheque (made out to Shirley Wynne).

Ticket sales and gift donations are not tax receiptable.

We are praying that we will be able to celebrate Pastor Terry and Pat’s retirement from ministry at WRBC.  We are holding our plans with open hands, knowing that changes in Pat’s health may change our plans.  Pastor Terry, Pat and family have been consulted and are looking forward to sharing in this special evening with our church family.

Camp Nutimik Senior’s Day – June 4, 9:30 am-6:00 pm, $30. Day includes a program with speaker and worship time, tours of the camp, lunch, supper and snack, and time to just relax and enjoy the scenery. Transportation available (for an addition $30) For info or to register call 204-348-2551, or email registrar@campnutimik.com Registration Deadline: June 3.

Worship Service at Rosewood—June 6 If you would like to be part of an ensemble that leads in several hymns at the service please meet at Rosewood, June 6, 9:20am, for practice. This will be the last service until September. 

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 Church Office by Thursday, June 20. 

Life Transformation Ministry Opportunity – A woman and her son who are newcomers to Canada need a ride to church every Sunday morning from the Fort Garry area. If interested in assisting please contact Richard Salas.

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

Meal Train for Tim & Vicki Dyck – needed THIS Friday(May 31) – please sign up if you are able to provide a meal for them: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/6z3r2k  

 

 

 

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.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. Last day is June 13 and will resume in the fall. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

Women at Whyte Ridge Outdoor Concert—Saturday, June 1, 2024, 7:00-9:00pm. Featuring Shirley Burton and Sandra Benum. Special Speaker: Monica Hollins. West parking lot of the church. Bring your lawn chair and a sweet or savory snack to share. Will be moved inside if inclement weather. 

Growing in Grace BBQ – Thursday, June 13, 12 pm. Register HERE by June 9. 

“Meet Jesus” International Bible Study—Learn more English as we discover what the Bible tells us about Jesus. Sundays starting January 7, 9:00am. Zoom: http://bit.ly/meetjesusbiblestudy. Contact: Brenda Noble.

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

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. 

The NAB Missionary Newsletters: Campbell-Réquia-Feb 2024  Nick-Iris-Newsletter-–-Feb 2024

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!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of 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: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

 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)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

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

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 are not receiving 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.

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