Weekly Update – January 18, 2024

Come to the Core—January 21, 7:00pm. An equipping event for the whole church aimed at equipping us in worship and prayer.

WRBC Annual General Meeting – February 4 following the service (Subway sandwiches provided for lunch). 2023 Annual Report: 2023 Annual Report (hard copies available at the Welcome Centre). 

Women at Whyte Ridge Fellowship Breakfast – Saturday, February 10, 9:30 – 11:30am. Theme: Our Identity in Christ; Speaker: Pat Janke. Cost: $10.00 (payment due when you sign up).  Registration deadline February 4. Online registration HERE. In person registration in the foyer on January 21, 28 and February 4 (payment due with registration).

WRBC Family Night— Friday, February  23. Coffee house, board games, large group games… something for everyone. 6:00-8:00pm—events for all ages; 8:00-10:00pm gym for organized sports.

Missionfest Manitoba 2024 | February 2-4 – Join us for a weekend of learning about God at work here and around the world as speakers share about our theme, Should I Not Be Concerned? 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 involved in the Great Commission. For more information, go to www.missionfestmanitoba.org.

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. 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

 Connecting Point Brochure: On Line WRBC Connecting Points Winter 2024

To help us live out our mission to “Make and Nurture Followers of Jesus Christ through Healthy Relationships” we invite you to share how you’d like to participate this winter in our 9 week LifePath Journey: The Kingdom Consummated (Matt 24-28):  LifePath Journey Interest Survey 2024

Come to the Table—January 24, 5:30 – 7:00pm (meal 5:30-6:30). Cost: $7/person; $25/household of four ($5/add). Register online by Sunday prior. Discussion Groups meet after CTTT, 7:00-8:30pm in fireside room or foyer. Come to the Table Registration – January 24. Menu: Farmer Sausage with Perogies, Texas Sheet Cake.

LifePath Journey Wednesday Night Discussion Groups – Designed for casual attendance following Come to the Table (7:00– 8:30pm) in the front foyer. January 24 – March 20 (nine weeks).

LifePath Seasonal LifeGroups – Designed for regular attendance following Come to the Table (7:00-8:30pm) at the church on Wednesday nights, January 24 – March 20. Also offered throughout the week in host homes (as available).

Precept Bible Study – Leviticus (7 lessons). A Holy God, A Holy People – Wednesdays, January 24-March 6, 7:00pm. Cost: $25. Register HERE. Numbers (7 lessons) Trusting God in the Wilderness – Wednesdays, March 13 – May 1 (*no meeting March 27). Cost: $25. Register HERE. Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca

Whyte Ridge Baptist has joined “Welcome Church,” the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada’s network of churches who welcome newcomers to Canada! Learn how you can be involved! Come watch introductory videos and discuss ideas. January 28, 9:00 – 10:00 am at the Church! Contact ecc@whyteridgebaptist.ca if questions.

English Conversation Circle – Wednesdays: January 31 – April 17 (off March 27 for Spring Break), 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Contact: Brenda. Register HERE.

Growing in Grace  – February 8, 12:00pm We will watch the movie “Sound of Freedom” and enjoy some movie food. Register and pay by February 5. Contact: Bonnie (204-797-3140). Register HERE.

Men’s Breakfast – Saturday, February 17, 9 – 11 am. Cost: $10. Contact: Pastor Doug (204-997-6659). Register HERE. Registration deadline Monday, Feb 12. 

Exploring Friendship-Focused Discipleship—Sharing our experiences of sharing Christ and growing friendship to discern next steps for our church family. Everyone Welcome! Tuesday, February 20 , 7:00-8: 30 pm. Contact: Pastor Doug Friesen.

“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)

Missionfest Maniitoba (February 2-4)—Missionfest Manitoba begins in just 12 days! Join us for a weekend of learning about God at work here and around the world as speakers share about our theme, Should I Not Be Concerned? 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 involved in the Great Commission. For more information, go to www.missionfestmanitoba.org.

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

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

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.

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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