Weekly Update – Oct 3, 2024

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

This week’s message: Called to be Holy (1 Peter 1:13-25) Pastor Bruce Hollins

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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 


Register for these events coming up!

LifePath Training – October 6, 20, November 3, 17, December 1, 15, 9:00-10:00am – Teaching others the basic steps of the Christian life. Register online by TONIGHT October 3.


Growing in Grace Lunch—October 10, 12:00pm. Harvest of Blessings. Ham dinner, pumpkin games, packing harvest food bank bags. Register here by Sunday, October 6. Cost $10.  Contact Bonnie at seniors@whyteridgebaptist.ca.


Come to the Table – October 9 – A weekly meal for our church family and friends.  Register here by Sunday Oct 6 at 10 pm. 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.

Discovery Squad Kid’s Club(for Grades 1-6) will start immediately after  after Come To The Table on Wednesdays Sept 25 – Oct 23. Doors open at 6:50 pm. Register your child/ren HERE.  Contact Pastor Doug for more information.

Women at Whyte Ridge Progressive Dinner – Saturday, October 19, 2024, 6:00pm at the church. Dinner includes a salad, main course (Chicken Wellington, roasted baby potatoes, vegetables),  and dessert.  Guest speakers:  Miriam Salas and Rachel Kartesz. Cost $15.00. Payment due with registration.  Registration closes at midnight on October 13. Register online at this link or on Sunday October 6 and 13 before and after the morning service in the foyer.

Precept Bible Study—James Wednesday nights till Nov. 27, 7:00-9:00pm. Cost: $35. Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca  Register HERE.

English Conversation Circle 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.

Christianity Explored (8 sessions) Sundays, October 20- December 8, 9:00-10:00am. Cost: $5 (participant handbook). Contact Pastor Doug.

Conquer Series—September 28—December 7, 8:00-10:30am. A ten week video course for men ages 18+ to give an introduction to hope and freedom from sexual bondage through proven strategies and practical tools. Contact: conquer@whyteridgebaptist.ca


Kids at the Ridge – Child Registration

Register: 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



Update from Lead Pastor Search Team 

The Lead Pastor Search Team continue 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


Ministry Fair Update:  Thank you to everyone who participated in the Ministry Fair On Sept 15 & 22.  It was great seeing people connecting with one another and eager to serve within the various ministries of our church. We now have another Chair Team to prepare our worship space. Our maintenance team grew during that time and is led by Rene Gagnon. The “Crew” will be working on our building so it’s always ready to host the many ministry events that happen from week to week. It is exciting to see God’s people come together to serve one another and to glorify Jesus in all we do.

If you are still considering where you can use your gifts and abilities to serve our church or would like to experience a FirstServe opportunity, contact the office at volunteer@whyteridgebaptist.ca for more information.


 

Register HERE for Wednesdays till December 4.


 

Register Here – Pre-Registration Required (Available 1 Week Prior to Each Session)


Kiwanis singing opportunity coming up on Oct 17 @ 9:30 am for practice. Contact the church office if interested.



Sermon Series: Resilient Hope in a Restless World (1 Peter)

 Many avenues of connection . . .

How would you like to journey with us?

Please take our LifePath Journey Survey of Interest Fall 2024 and let us know today.       

 

LifePath Training – October 6, 20, November 3, 17, December 1, 15, 9:00-10:00am. Teaching others the basic steps of the Christian life. Register online by October 3.

LifeGroup & discussion Group Leader Training – October 20, 7 pm. Register HERE.


ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: I Peter is available to purchase at the Welcome Centre for $6.00. Creatively engage with God’s Word as we go on our LifePath Journey together this Fall!


Connecting Points Brochure – Fall 2024

Check out our upcoming WRBC ministries and activities this fall (Sept – Dec) where you can connect with others in healthy relationships.


 

Register HERE


Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

 

Harvest Manitoba—Check our Food Bank Wall to see what is needed and take a card for the item you want to donate. 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!

 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)

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

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