A LifeGroup is a place where participants share a common desire to journey towards Christ-likeness together.
As followers of Jesus Christ, we have the wonderful promise that, as our lives are given and submitted to Him, the Holy Spirit will continually transform us into the image of Christ until the day we see Him face to face. Our greatest calling is to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul mind and strength and to love our neighbours as ourselves… and we are told to do that together.
With that in mind, LifeGroups are based on existing and/or developing friendships – they are relationally focused, not information or task driven. LifeGroups are dynamic, and two main factors will impact their makeup:
1. Depth of Sharing – When friendships are new, it’s reasonable to expect that the level of sharing and praying for one another will be less than once the friendships have been better established or matured. a LifeGroup consisting of new friends may decide to spend more of their time learning together, but their primary focus still remains on the development of Christ-honoring friendships.
2. Desired Size of Group – There is no correct size for a LifeGroup. It may be a group of 8-12 people who are learning to journey towards Christ together or a more intimate group of 3-4 people set on intentionally discipling one another. Once a LifeGroup is formed, it is given shape by the use of a seasonal covenant. At the beginning of every season (fall, winter and spring), LifeGroups will meet to renew or establish their covenant with one another. It is the creation of this covenant which gives shape to the time that they commit to spending with each other. In short, a LifeGroup is…
A group of people who share a common desire to journey towards Christ-likeness together.
They are based on existing and/or developing friendships and are shaped by the use of seasonal covenants.
What happens when a LifeGroup meets?
With relationally-based discipleship as our goal, there is a lot of freedom in how we use our time together. Whether our time be spent in studying Scripture together, sharing together, praying together or serving together – the key word is together in Christ-honoring friendships. As a church, we are committed to expository preaching that is based on working through books of the Bible. We provide sermon-based studies that focus primarily on deepening our understanding of the Scripture passage the message is based on. We encourage LifeGroups to make this their main source of study together.
Should I be in a LifeGroup?
Some questions to ask:
1. Do I feel motivated to mature in my relationship with God and others?
2. Am I at a place where I desire to make new friendships or deepen existing ones?
3. Am I willing to make a commitment to a seasonal covenant that will help us reach our goals?
How would I become involved in a LifeGroup?
For more information please contact Pastor Doug Friesen by phone: 204-489-3875 ext. 25 or email.
WRBC Family Night - Friday, April 26
WRBC Family Night – Friday, April 26, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Coffee House, Board Games, Large Group Games, kids craft area, kids playland, Movies. . . something for everyone!
Cost: Free!
Time: Doors open 6 pm
6–8pm: Events for all ages!
8–10pm: Gym for organized sports
Precept Bible Study - Numbers
Numbers – Trusting God in the Wilderness
Wednesdays, March 13-May 1, 7:00-9:00pm (seven lessons)
*no meeting March 27
Cost: $25
Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca
Register HERE.
Download the Whyte Ridge Baptist App Today!
Download the Whyte Ridge Baptist APP today at www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/APP! (note it will direct to a Tithe.ly app given they host the app – this is not the GIVE app).
Don’t delay – live services, registration, giving, the Prayer Wall and more – You can find it in the app!
Introduction to "Welcome Church"
Whyte Ridge Baptist has joined “Welcome Church,” the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada’s network of churches who welcome newcomers to Canada!
Learn how you can be involved! Come watch introductory videos and discuss ideas.
January 28, 9:00 – 10:00 am at the Church!
Contact ecc@whyteridgebaptist.ca if questions.
Come to the Core - January 21, 7:00pm
Come to the Core—January 21, 7:00pm. An equipping event for the whole church aimed at equipping us in worship and prayer.
"Meet Jesus" International Bible Study
“Meet Jesus” International Bible Study
Learn more English as we discover what the Bible tells us about Jesus.
Date: Sundays (starting Jan 7th)
Feel free to join mid-study
Time: 9 am
Zoom: http://bit.ly/meetjesusbiblestudy
Contact: Brenda Noble (204-869-4233) or ecc@whyteridgebaptist.ca
WRBC Pickleball
WRBC Pickleball Sessions
Dates and Times: Mondays (9 am & 11:10 am); Tuesdays (6 pm & 8:10 pm)
Thursdays (9 am, 11:10 am, 6 pm & 8:10 pm)
Location: Main Auditorium (3 courts), Enter from the Side (West) doors
Cost: $5
Contacts: Gary Schellenberg (pickleball@whyteridgebaptist.ca)
*Equipment provided if needed
*Please wear proper footwear
**Pre-registration Required: Pickleball Registration
Meet Jesus Bible Study - Sundays, 9 - 10 am
Come study the book of Matthew and learn more English! No registration required.
Meet Jesus International Bible Study – Sundays, 9 am to 10 am
Join Zoom Meeting: https://bit.ly/meetjesusbiblestudy
Meeting ID: 138 398 409 / Password: 2405
Contact: Brenda Noble – ecc@whyteridgebaptist.ca
ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: Matthew
ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: Matthew
Creatively engage with God’s Word as we go on our LifePath Journey together this Fall!
Available at the Resource Centre beginning August 28. Cost: $10
Right Now Media Online Church Resource Centre
This online service contains hundreds of family-friendly videos, as well as a large collection of Bible Studies and resources, as part of our growing Online Church Resource Centre. Consider it the Netflix of Christian videos and resources!
Click here to request your FREE membership today!
Adult Bible Study - When I Don't Desire God
Adult Bible Study – When I Don’t Desire God—How to Fight for Joy Six video sessions with John Piper. Remaining sessions: May 28, June 11, 25; 7:00-8:30pm. Please contact communications@whyteridgebaptist.ca to join. For information about the study contact: Emmie Dryjski.
Information Session for Service Life Group
We are interested in regularly meeting in a LifeGroup with others who want to pursue living out our Christianity through volunteering in the community. We are having an information meeting at 2 Tillbrook Place on Monday, September 23 at 7 pm. Let John or Sandee Wiltshire know if you are interested in checking this out.
WRBC Online Church Directory Profile (Breeze)
Click here to be directed to our WRBC Online directory! Please bookmark for reference.
If you have created your username and password, you can login anytime at www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/DIRECTORY or select ‘Church Directory Login’ from the menu at the bottom of our website or the Whyte Ridge Baptist Directory logo near the home button on this page.
You can also download the app for your mobile phone here for easy access!
If you have not yet updated your WRBC Online Directory Profile, please do so either in response to the invitation email that has been sent to you or login and update your profile and profile photos. or contact Pastor Kevin and he will happily arrange for assistance with set up. If you have not received an email invite but would like to be part of the Online Directory, please click here and request your invitation.
Details regarding how to complete this process can be found here: www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/wrbc-online-church-directory-profiles/
Note that sections 1 and 2 in this video have been combined, and that some of the fields have changed. The video also may seem to end abruptly, but all instructions are included.
Thank you,
The Pastors and Leadership at Whyte Ridge Baptist Church
