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Weekly Update - September 26, 2024
Plan now to join us in person at 2405 McGillivray or online this Sunday at 10:30 am!
This week’s message: Perspective Changes Everything (I Peter 1:1-12) Pastor Bruce Hollins
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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
Connecting Points…
Newcomers Lunch coming up Sunday, Oct. 6 at noon – would you like to find out more about our church? Join us—register HERE. Registration Deadline September 30.
Conquer Series—September 28—December 7, 8:00-10:30am. A ten week video course for men ages 18+ to give an introduction to hope and freedom from sexual bondage through proven strategies and practical tools. Contact: conquer@whyteridgebaptist.ca
Come to the Table – October 2 – A weekly meal for our church family and friends. Register here. Registration deadline: September 30.
Wednesday Night Discussion Group—For casual/drop-in or regular attendance following Come to the Table, 7:00-8:30pm. Participate in the sermon discussion questions and develop friendships! Contact Pastor Doug at doug@whyteridgebaptist.ca for more information.
Discovery Squad Kid’s Club(for Grades 1-6) will start immediately after after Come To The Table on Wednesdays Sept 25 – Oct 23. Doors open at 6:50 pm. Register your child/ren HERE. Contact Pastor Doug for more information.
Growing in Grace Lunch—October 10, 12:00pm. Harvest of Blessings. Ham dinner, pumpkin games, packing harvest food bank bags. Register by October 6. Cost $10. Contact: seniors@whyteridgebaptist.ca
Women @ Whyte Ridge Progressive Dinner—October 19, 6:00-9:00pm. Join us for a three course meal, including salad, main course and dessert. Enjoy the company of new table friends with each course of dinner. Hear from some of the ladies in our church as they share their stories. Gluten free option available (see registration form). Register by Sunday, October 13, 2024. Payment due with registration. Cost $15.00. Register HERE.
Christianity Explored (8 sessions) Sundays, October 20- December 8, 9:00-10:00am. Cost: $5 (participant handbook). Contact Dan Burton.
Hymn Night – Sunday, October 27, 6:00pm. A fun and meaningful evening of worshipping God with classic hymns. If you would like to contribute a song, please contact Pastor Kevin.
4HG Youth Ministry (grades 7-12) – THIS Friday September 27 we will be meeting for an In-House evening. Bring your friends, enjoy time together, snacks, and games! Contact rudy@whyteridgebaptist.ca to register and for more information.
Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend this 4HG event.
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. It also helps us determine class sizes for the new year. Please complete this form as soon as possible!
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
Update from Lead Pastor Search Team
Members of our Lead Pastor Search Team have enjoyed a more relaxed pace over the summer and we are all grateful for your ongoing prayer support. The job has been posted for over a month and we have received a few applications, none of which meet the expectations of the position. We continue to fervently pray that the ONE whom God is preparing will see our job posting and apply for the Lead Pastor position at our church.
We are extremely grateful to God for providing Pastor Bruce to lead us through this transition and this gives us increased patience and assurance that God will provide our next Lead Pastor in His timing.
The Search Team will continue to meet regularly to refine the next steps in the process: how to conduct reference checks, interviews and a candidacy weekend. We will also finalize the contents of the Congregation and Community Information package that will be provided to the eventual candidate who is selected for more detailed follow up. Please pray that we would be diligent in preparing for these next steps, even as we wait patiently to receive the application(s) which merit their implementation.
We desire that we all, as members and congregants of Whyte Ridge Baptist Church, would 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 inspired to send us their resume. Our job posting is available on our church website – if anyone knows of someone they believe would be qualified and a good fit for this position, please make them aware of it. We greatly value your patience and prayers as we wait on God’s timing and His provision in this regard.
Thank you.
The Lead Pastor Search Team
Meet Jesus Bible Study every Sunday at 9 am over Zoom. Improve your English while studying the Bible with us! Contact Brenda HERE.
Register HERE beginning on Wed. October 2nd.
Register Here – Pre-Registration Required (Available 1 Week Prior to Each Session)
Rosewood singing opportunity coming up on Oct 3 @ 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.
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!
Check out our upcoming WRBC ministries and activities this fall (Sept – Dec) where you can connect with others in healthy relationships.
Register HERE
Topic: Leading Lives Worthy of God
Register HERE or contact: Pastor Doug for more information
Register for LifePath Training HERE. These sessions are designed to help you learn to lead others through the “New Life in Christ” material that teaches new believers the basic steps of the Christian life.
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 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. It also helps us determine class sizes for the new year. Please complete this form as soon as possible!
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)
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
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