Weekly Update – February 6, 2025

Weekly Update @ Whyte Ridge Baptist Church

WRBC Mission Statement:

Making and nurturing followers of Jesus Christ through healthy relationships 

 This week’s message: The Veil is Being Lifted (2 Corinthians 3:15-18)

MISSIONFEST MANITOBA 2025

Missionfest Manitoba is THIS WEEKEND February 7-9 at Church of the Rock, 1397 Buffalo Place! 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.

This is a great opportunity to visit the booths for more information on local and overseas ministries. Discover how you can be involved through prayer, giving and service.

One of the session leaders, Ron Pearce, Global Missions Expert – also President & Founder of Empower Ministries International will be speaking during our morning service here at WRBC THIS Sunday, Feb 9.

Check out our February Connection Events @ WRBC

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 at the table in the foyer or online Growing In Grace Valentine’s Event Feb 2025 by Sunday, February 9!

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, 6-9:30 pm – Board Games, Large Group Games . . . something for everyone! Free!  No registration needed – just show up!

Men’s Sports Night – 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.

Kiwanis, Thursday, Feb 20.  Anyone who loves to sing is invited to join this vocal  ensemble the third Thursday of every month at 9:30 am at St. James Kiwanis. Meet at 90 Sinawik Bay at 9:30 am to practice. Contact Lorraine Bergmann or office@whyteridgebaptist.ca  for more information.

Wednesday nights at WRBC 

Precept 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 Feb 12: Shepherd’s Pie, Garden Salad and Bun. Dessert: Cookie. Please register by Sunday night: Come to the Table Registration Form – Feb 12th.

 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.

Upcoming Studies

Significant Others, Understanding Differing Worldviews, Sunday mornings Feb 23 – April 6 in the Fireside Room, 9-10 am. Contact the church office for more information.

Care Journey Training(/HELPS) – Discipleship Pathway for a Caring Community, 5 Sessions (Wed, Feb 26 – Mar 26th), Time: 7 pm – 8:30 pm, Location: WRBC Common Office Area, online registration preferred: Care Journey Training Registration Winter 2025

Conquer Series – The Conquer Series is a powerful teaching series for men. This 10 week series runs from March 1 to May 3 (Saturday mornings) from 8 to 10am. It 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 godless world. Contact the church office to register.

LifePath Seminar: LifeKeys – Discovering Who You Are, Why You’re Here and What You Do Best, 6 Sessions (Tues, March 11th – April 22nd) – no class on April 1st.  Location: Children’s Ministry Main Area, Time: 7 pm – 9 pm. Cost: Workbook ($15). Contact: Pastor Doug. Register here by March 9: LifePath Seminar: LifeKeys

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Copies of our Church Constitution & Bylaws are available at the Welcome Centre for those interested in learning more details about our beliefs and governance model at WRBC.

Register Here – Pre-Registration Required (Available 1 Week Prior to Each Session)

 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)

February 7 – Missionfest at Church of the Rock

6:45-9:15pm!

We are heading to Manitoba Mission Fest this Friday!

Here’s what you need to know!

Where? Church of the Rock, 1397 Buffalo Pl, Winnipeg (We will meet at the World Cafe to check in and out, check the  Map below to find out where to go)

Cost? FREE

When? Feb 7th – 6:45pm to 9:15pm

What? We will spend the evening roaming around Church of the Rock in groups of at least 3 people, exploring the 135 Booths that are set up for ministries that are connected to Missions around the world. There are opportunities to sit in a session to hear one of the speakers, check out the Youth room and the things happening there, or spend some money to grab a snack!

Upcoming Events:
Feb 14: In-House (Writing Letters)
Feb 21: Family Night
Feb 28: Small Group Night

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

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 you have 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.

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