Weekly Update @ Whyte Ridge Baptist Church
WRBC Mission Statement:
Making and nurturing followers of Jesus Christ through healthy relationships
This week’s message:
When God Says “Go” and We Say “No” – Man Overboard! (Jonah 1:1-17)
Pastor Bruce Hollins
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Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Winter 2025 Connecting Points Brochure is available at the Welcome Centre and online! Pick up your copy so you can join in our church activities designed for spiritual growth, Bible teaching, fellowship, friendship & fun!
Upcoming Events:
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 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 here WRBC Orientation Class or contact 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.
Women at Whyte Ridge Brunch – Sat, February 1, 11-1:00 pm. Cost $10. Guest speaker: Holly Kroeker. Join us for a time of fellowship as we share a meal together and get to know each other better. Register online Women at Whyte Ridge Brunch Registration by January 26 or at the table in the foyer next week.
Membership Meeting, Sun, February 2, following the morning service.
Wednesday nights at WRBC starting up January 22:
Come To The Table Weekly Meal – begins Jan 22, 5:30-6:45 pm – cost $7/person; $25/household of 4, main auditorium. Please register online Come To The Table Registration by Sunday, Jan 19 to help with meal planning. Menu for Jan 22: Pulled Pork on a Bun, Chips and Coleslaw. Dessert: Oreo Ice cream Cake.
Discussion Group – begins Jan 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. Casual attendance & drop-ins are welcome.
English Conversation Circles – begins Jan 22, 7-8:30 pm, main foyer. Register: ECC Registration Form. Contact Brenda at ecc@whyteridgebaptist.ca for more information.
Precepts Ministries Bible Study – January 8-29, 7-9 pm, main auditorium. Registration required for in-depth study of Ecclesiastes or In & Out Bible study (less homework). Cost $20. Register online at Precepts Registration.
Join the Singing Group at St. James Kiwanis on Thursday, January 16 at 9:30 am!
Contact the Church Office for more information.
Register Here – Pre-Registration Required (Available 1 Week Prior to Each Session)
MISSIONFEST MANITOBA 2025
Missionfest Manitoba is coming up February 7-9! 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.
Kids at the Ridge Programming
Kids at the Ridge Request – Trust Package Donations Needed!
On Sunday, January 19th, as part of our lesson on trusting God (and the Israelites wandering the desert), our kids will be making a “Trust Package” containing a few basic needs for someone who needs encouragement! They will also write a note of encouragement (or draw a picture) to put in their bags and let them know that God loves them. They can take this package home and decide who they would like to give it to.
In order to do this activity with the kids, we are looking for some items to add to our packages! Here are some ideas of what we need (must fit in a medium ziplock bag): band-aids, small sanitizer bottles, individual kleenex packages, gum, mentos, travel size shampoos or other toiletries etc. Please drop off any items you can donate this Sunday or by next Sunday morning for us to use for our Trust Packages on January 19th!
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)
January 10th – Skating Night at the Forks
This Friday we will be meeting at The Forks for some Ice Skating on the River, so bring your skates, dress up cozy, and come to do some communal skating on the river. We will meet at the “Forks Market Plaza and Canopy” (google this if you’re not sure how to get there). We will be in that space from 6:30pm to 830pm! Make note of the times and let your rides know!
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.
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