Weekly Update – August 31, 2023

This coming Monday is Labour Day and  as a consequence there will be no staff at the church.

It’s time for our annual Plan to Protect Refresher Training. This training is mandatory for all of our current volunteers working with our Children and Youth. This class will be approximately 1.5 hours, and refreshments are provided.  Please sign up for the class date that works for you: Plan to Protect Refresher Registration. If you are interested in volunteering in our Children’s or Youth programs, or would like to know more about how to get started, please contact Sheilla or Rudy!

Food Bank Volunteers—Our food bank runs every other Thursday. Currently, we need drivers to pick up the food at Manitoba Harvest. Help out on a bi-weekly basis or once a month! Email foodbank@whyteridgebaptist.ca to let us know of your interest. (When we move to 100 families, Manitoba Harvest will deliver the food to us; we will need volunteers to help unload the truck upon arrival  and people to serve 5:00– 7:00pm.)

WRBC Food Bank Training (for new volunteers)  Thursday, September 14, 6:30pm. Interested? You’re Needed! Contact: foodbank@whyteridgebaptist.ca

Kitchen Staff Training (Required for all new kitchen workers) – Saturday, September 16 (9:30-11:30 am) OR Thursday, September 21 (7:00-9:00pm), Office Common Area. Online Registration Available Now:  WRBC Kitchen Staff Training Form (new staff) – Fall 2023

The Second Annual Walk to U-Turn Parkinson’s– September 9 at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church. In support of those individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease in Manitoba. Visit WWW.UTURNPD.ORG for more info or to sign up.  The-Walk-to-U-TurnPD 2023

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 will resume on September 18. Weekly drop-in, co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am; Thursday 7:00pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 drop-in charge. Please use the north entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE.

Connecting Points

LifePath Journey Interest Survey – The Kingdom Coming (Matthew 19-25) Many avenues of connection . . . How would you like to journey with us? Please take our Interest Survey and let us know today!  LifePath Journey Interest Survey Fall 2023

Precept Bible Study for Men and Women – Philippians  –  Wednesday nights, September 13-November 8, 7:00-9:00 pm. Book choice: In & Out (less homework) or Precept Upon Precept (more homework). $30 – pick up book at the church office. Register Online Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca

Help Us Explore Friendship-Focused Discipleship  – Join our discussion on ideas & experiences of sharing Christ with friends. Wednesday, September  6, 7:00pm – 8: 30 pm. Solid Grounds Cafe. For more information contact Pastor Doug.

LifePath Journey Fall 2023 (9 weeks) Discussion Group Host & LifeGroup Leader Training. Thursday, September 14, 7:00  – 8:30pm, Fireside Room. Contact: Pastor Doug.  Register here.

Growing in Grace BBQ (55+) – September 14, 12:00pm. Registration and payment deadline is Sunday, September 10; $10 each. Guest speaker – Richard Salas (Life Transformation Ministry Canada) . Call Bonnie for more info 204-797-3140. Register and pay online HERE or at the table in the foyer on Sunday. Deadline – September 10.

Come to the Table Resumes September 27 – Wednesdays, September 27—November 22, 5:30-7:00pm (meal served until 6:30pm). Cost: $7/person; $25/family of 4 ($5/additional). Contact: Pastor Doug (204-997-6659).

Wednesday Night Discussion Groups following the Come to the Table meal, beginning September 27, 7:00-8:30pm (Discussion Groups  are for drop-ins or regular attenders). Contact: Pastor Doug (204-997-6659).

Tuesday or Thursday Discussion Groups beginning Tuesday, September 26, 7:00pm or Thursday, September 28, 7:00pm at WRBC. Contact: Pastor Doug (204-997-6659).

Men’s Breakfast – Saturday, September 30, 9:00-11:00am. Guest Speaker: Matt Nobess. Cost: $10. Contact: Pastor Doug (204-997-6659). Register HERE. Registration Deadline: September 25

English Conversation Circles – Practice English and make new friends! Every Wednesday evening, 7 to 8:30 pm, from Oct. 4 to Dec. 6. Register HERE For more information contact Brenda

Meet Jesus Bible Study – Beginning September 10, 9:00am in the Fireside Room. Practice English and learn about Jesus from the Bible as we meet each Sunday. Contact Brenda.

The Conquer Series is a powerful teaching series for men. This 10 week series from October 7 to December 9 (Saturday mornings) from 8 to 10am will guide you on the path to freedom from pornography and lust. This is not just another study tool for men, but a tried and proven battle plan for purity in a lustful and Godless world. To register contact conquer@whyteridgebaptist.ca.

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time    Come to the Quiet will resume on September 13. A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Missionary Newsletters – Check the carousel next to the Resource Centre for the most recent newsletters from Lyndell Campbell and Nick and Iris Hung.

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre).

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 Announcement!

Registration is now OPEN for our Kids programming starting this September 2023-August 2024.  This is for all children in Nursery up to Grade 6!

Please help us plan for our fall classes by completing this form as soon as possible!

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

POLO (Parents of Little Ones)  Tuesdays, 9:30am – noon.    An open time of connection and play for parents/caregivers with their little ones.  Meet in the Nursery. Bring a coffee. Bring a friend! For more info contact Sheilla Taylor.

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth.

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

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

Summer Schedule: August 25 – MOVIE-NIGHT (@ the Church); September 8 –  Youth Starts back up

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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