Weekly Update @ Whyte Ridge Baptist Church
WRBC Mission Statement:
Making and nurturing followers of Jesus Christ through healthy relationships
Plan now to join us in person at 2405 McGillivray or online this Sunday at 10:30 am!
This week’s message:
When God Says “Go” and We Say “No” – The Old Man and the Sea (Jonah 1:1-3, 2 Kings 14:23-25)
Pastor Bruce Hollins
For previous video and audio messages, visit www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/SERVICES!
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Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Happy New Year! Hopefully you have had some time to reflect, refresh and prepare for the New Year!
We are looking forward to seeing what great things God will do for us and through us at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church in 2025!
Winter 2025 Connecting Brochure is just about ready so you can look through it and plan to join our church family for spiritual growth, Bible teaching, fellowship, friendship & fun!
Hard copies and an electronic version (on our website) will soon be available.
Coming Up in January:
Growing In Grace Legal Learning Month – Thursday, January 9, 2025, 12 pm – 2 pm. Register by January 5: Growing In Grace Registration. Join us for our January get-together when we have Hannah Humphries (lawyer) come and share with us a legal point of view dealing with power of attorney, wills, health directives and other legal issues. Breakfast at noon is on the menu. Pre-registration and pre-payment of $10 is required.
Precept Ministries Bible Study – January 8 – 29, 2025. Registration required for Precept Upon Precept in-depth study or In & Out (less homework). Register: Precepts Registration. The study of Ecclesiastes – Life Under the Sun explores the meaning of life under the sun and its relationship to eternity and God. Life on earth is short and this study of Ecclesiastes will direct you to carefully consider how God refers to life today.
WRBC 101 Orientation Class – Saturday, January 18, 1-2:30 pm, Common Office Area – You are welcome to attend an afternoon of information about Whyte Ridge Baptist Church. Whether you are a new to this church or a long-time attender, this is a good opportunity to learn more about who we are, what we believe, how we operate and ways you can serve. For those interested in formal church membership, this seminar is also part of that process. Register by calling the church office or email office@whyteridgebaptist.ca. Contact Pastor Kevin at kevin@whyteridgebaptist.ca for more information.
Men’s Sports Night – Saturday, Jan 18, 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.
Men’s Breakfast – Saturday, Jan 25, 9-11 am. Cost is $10 – must pre-register by January 20 Men’s Breakfast. Contact doug@whyteridgebaptist.ca.
Join the Singing Group at Rosewood Retirement Home on Thursday, January 9!
Contact the Church Office for more information.
Wednesday nights at WRBC starting up January 22:
Precepts Ministries Bible Study – January 8-29, 7-9 pm(note Precepts starts January 8), main auditorium. Registration required for in-depth study of Ecclesiastes or In & Out Bible study (less homework). Cost $20. Register online at Precepts Registration.
Come To The Table Weekly Meal – begins January 22, 5:30-6:45 pm – cost $7/person; $25/household of 4, main auditorium. Please register online by the previous Sunday as meal ingredients are ordered on Mondays.
Discussion Group – begins January 22 following Come To the Table (7-9 pm). Meet in the Fireside Room to discuss Sunday’s sermon and develop your church family connections.
English Conversation Circles – begins January 22, 7-8:30 pm, main foyer. Register: ECC Registration Form. Contact Brenda at ecc@whyteridgebaptist.ca for more information.
Prayer Opportunities
Come to the Quiet – Wednesdays beginning January 8, 10:30 – 11:30 am in the Fireside Room. Contact Erika at thequiet@whyteridgebaptist.ca for more information.
Continue to pray for the man that God has already chosen to lead WRBC into the future. Pray that he would see the job posting and the Holy Spirit would nudge him to apply. Pray that God would prepare his heart and if appropriate, his family, for this opportunity. Pray for our staff and ministry leaders who are continuing the work God has for us at WRBC. And pray for us all as a church family, that together we would be united and patiently perseverant.
Register Here – Pre-Registration Required (Available 1 Week Prior to Each Session)
Read about Lyndell Campbell-Requia’s Ministry: NAB Missionary – Asking Lyndell Campbell-Requia Three Questions
Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)
Family Support Centre is in need of soothers, newborn(0-3 month) sleepers, baby shampoo/soap and diaper cream to go in the Baby Layettes given to the moms.
Please consider helping moms in need and drop off your items at the church in the blue bin by the mail slots.
Formula is always needed if you are able to donate (most requested brands – Enfamil, Similac & Good Start).
Contact our church office for more information or if you would like to be involved in this important ministry.
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 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)
Youth will NOT meet this Friday, January 3 – see you next week!
January 10th – Skating Night
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
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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