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This week’s message: Resilient Hope: It’s All About Time (1 Peter 4:1-11)
Pastor Kevin Klassen
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Latest News and Updates
Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm
WRBC Mission Statement:
Making and nurturing followers of Jesus Christ through healthy relationships
Lost & Found – take a peek at our Lost & Found table by the Welcome Centre in case you are missing something!
Save the Date! Saturday, December 7 – Kids at the Ridge Gingerbread Bash – Saturday, December 7, 6:00-7:00pm. WRBC Christmas Dessert and Variety Evening– Saturday, December 7, 7:30pm. Registration required for both events – limited capacity. Details and registration links to come.
WRBC Foodbank Christmas Hampers – Our WRBC Foodbank is collecting Christmas Hampers to give to the 120 families (30 families/wk) who visit our foodbank. A suggested shopping list is provided (estimated cost $50-$70) WRBC Food Bank – Christmas Hampers Handout 2024. Partial donations towards hampers are welcome too! Hampers needed on 4 Sundays. Sign up for: Dec 1, 8, 15 and/or 22. Please click this link to register: WRBC Food Bank Christmas Hampers Registration Form
Register for Come To The Table & Bring a Friend!
Come to the Table – Nov 13 – A weekly meal for our church family and friends. Menu for Nov. 13: Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Caesar Salad, Garlic Toast, Dessert TBD. *Subject to minor changes based on availability and pricing. Come to the Table Registration Form – Wed, Nov 13. Register deadline: Sunday Nov 10 at 10 pm. Walk-ins are welcome but registration helps with the meal planning – thank you!
Wednesday Night Discussion Group— no registration needed for casual/drop-in or regular attendance following Come to the Table, 7:00-8:30pm. Participate in the sermon discussion questions and develop friendships! Contact Pastor Doug for more information.
Coming Up Thursday, November 21 – it’s time to sing at St. James Kiwanis!
Contact the Church Office for more information.
Register HERE by THIS SUNDAY November 10th!
Register Here by Nov. 14 – Men’s Games Night Registration Form – Sat, Nov 16th
Register HERE for the Kitchen Staff Training. Contact Pastor Doug for more information.
Meadowood Manor is pleased to host the annual Chaplaincy Support Fundraising Dinner on Thursday, November 28 at 6:00pm in the Meadowood Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $35 and available from your Meadowood Representative or at the Front desk at Meadowood Manor. Tables of 8 can be reserved. Contact our church office for more information.
WRBC Family Night – Board Games, Pool Tables, Soccer, Ninja Warrior Course. . . something for everyone! When: Fri, Nov 29, 6:00-8:30pm. Where: Youth for Christ (333 King St. Free Parking West side of Building. Cost: Free! Registration not required but appreciated: WRBC Family Night @ Youth For Christ.
Volunteer Opportunity
Front Desk Volunteer: We are looking for a friendly person to cover the church office reception desk during staff meetings on Wednesdays. This volunteer position will support the ministry of the church while the church staff meet every other week on Wednesdays. Responsibilities will mainly be to greet people who come to the desk and help them with their questions or needs. This volunteer position will also include handling phone calls and taking messages. Pick up a Ministry Description and application form at the Welcome Centre, church office or by emailing volunteer@whyteridgebaptist,ca. Deadline for applications is November 14 – applicants will be interviewed and have their references checked. Contact Debbie at the church office 204-489-3875 for more information. If you think this might be a good fit for you, let’s explore this volunteer position together!
Register Here – Pre-Registration Required (Available 1 Week Prior to Each Session)
Christianity Explored (8 sessions) Sundays, October 20- December 8, 9:00-10:00am in the Fireside Room. Cost: $5 for participant handbook. Contact Pastor Doug.
Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)
Family Support Centre is in need of 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.
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 as soon as possible!
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)
This Friday, November 8th, we will meet at the church for a great night of connection, talk about some of the questions you’ve asked, play some games and eat some snacks.
Hope you can all make it this week Friday at 6:45pm!
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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