Weekly Update – Oct 24, 2024

Plan now to join us in person at 2405 McGillivray or online this Sunday at 10:30 am!

Weekend @ The Ridge Events!

We are excited to invite your youth and young adults to a worship night at Fort Richmond Baptist Church on the evening of Friday October 25, from 7-9:30pm. Looking forward to a great night full of worship, reconnection with campers and youth, and an opportunity to lift our hands together in awe of our awesome God!

Make sure to join us THIS FRIDAY NIGHT! Lots of Games to play here at the church but bring your own if you want!

Do you have a Piano Keyboard that needs a new home? The church is interested in getting another full sized (88 key)piano keyboard for church ministry. If you have one in good condition you would like to donate, please contact the church office.

Mark your Calendar for our first Come to the Core of this new Ministry Calendar year. Join us as we share the results of our congregational survey and discuss how it was used to shape our 2024-25 WRBC Ministry Goals. Join us Sunday night Nov 3, 7-8:30 pm in the auditorium!

Register for Come To The Table & Bring a Friend!

Come to the Table – October 30 – A weekly meal for our church family and friends.  Menu for Oct 30th: Pizza, Caesar Salad & Chips & cookie for dessert!  Register HERE by Sunday Oct 27 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.

MBA General Meeting

The Manitoba Baptist Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting at Abundant Life Baptist Church on Monday, November 4 at 7 PM. Agenda items include approval of the 2025 budget and election of a new Moderator. If you’re interested in attending or would like additional information, please contact Dave Barton at moderator@whyteridgebaptist.ca.

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.

English Conversation Circles every Wednesday night till December 4, 7:00-8:30pm – a 10-week program in a welcoming atmosphere to practice English.  Register HERE or contact Brenda at ecc@whyteridgebaptist.ca for more information.

Message from the Front Desk:  Have you ever walked into the church and smelled something delicious baking? In my new position at the front desk, I have the wonderful privilege of enjoying all the yummy smells coming out of the kitchen on a regular basis (once in a while I even get a free taste!) If you haven’t noticed yet that we have an Awesome Kitchen Team here at WRBC, please take note!  We have 44 people who are involved in our weekly Come To The Table ministry on Wednesday nights and many others who love to bake goodies and help prepare food in our kitchen for our many events around WRBC.  These dedicated volunteers spend time preparing the food on Tuesday or Wednesday and then serving it to our church family and guests on Wednesday nights. Great conversation happens around the table and friendships are formed and strengthened. If you haven’t experienced this yet, make sure to join us some Wednesday night. I just wanted to point out that we could not have this important ministry if we did not have such amazing volunteers. I hope you will take a minute to thank them, pray for them and encourage them in any way you can. If you are interested in becoming part of this awesome team, contact the church office or Pastor Doug.

Update from Lead Pastor Search Team 

The Lead Pastor Search Team continues to meet regularly to refine the next steps in the search process as we await the resume that matches our needs. We have had a few applicants, but none so far that warranted additional follow-up.  Please continue to pray for the person that God is preparing to send us as our next Lead Pastor, that they would see our job posting and be inspired to send us their resume. Pray for the Search Team, that we would receive God’s wisdom in evaluating each application as they are received, and to have the faith and patience to wait for the ONE whom we believe God is preparing for us.

Thank you for your patient perseverance as we pray through this journey together.

Lead Pastor Search Team

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.

Register HERE by November 10th!

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Family Support Centre is in need of baby shampoo and soap, diaper cream and Newborn(0-3 month) sleepers. 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)

October 25th – Camp Nutimik Worship Night (Fort Richmond Baptist Church) – meet you there from 7-9:30 pm!

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

Coming up in November!

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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