March Update

Posted on March 17, 2026 Leave a Comment
Hi Friends!
I pray you are all doing well!  We are in the middle of March and spring is just around the corner… I promise!  I’m sure you’re already starting to make plans and dreaming of summer.  One of the things I wanted to remind you this month is that our Kids at the Ridge VBS Summer Camp Registration is OPEN!   In the few days since our registration has opened (March 15), we have over 20 kids registered!!!  This is a record for sure and word of mouth is spreading.  So if you were thinking about registering, please don’t delay! 
 
We also really want your children to have the opportunity to bring a friend. Our program is also an outreach event and we want to share the love of Jesus with as many kids as we can.  We will be handing out a flyer this Sunday that you can take home and/or give to a friend!  So please register soon to make sure there is a spot available. 
 
The second part of this VBS reminder is that we are looking for some volunteers!  If you are able to help in any way, please let me know. From decorations, curriculum preparation, set up and clean up, greeting, check-in, small groups, stations (and more!), we’d love your help to make this week a success!
 
 
Follow along with us at home!  Save this email to read the dinnertime question below each week and read the story with your kids.  We are just finishing up our unit in Preschool this week and also starting the Easter unit in elementary this week… so they are a little offset, but here are the dinnertime questions for the next 4 weeks below!  
NEW – we are working on sharing a special “Classroom” page for parents to access. We will share a special weekly video lesson that week. More news about that next month.
 

Preschool to Grade 1:

Big Idea: God hears me when I pray

March 22: How does it make you feel to know Jesus wants to spend time with you?
Jesus Spends time with the Children
Read Matthew 19:13-15; Luke 18:15-16

Big Idea: God hears me when I pray

March 29: When can you pray to God?
Jesus prays in the Garden
Read Matthew 26:36-56

Big Idea: I can tell everyone that Jesus is Alive!

April 5: Who could you tell about Jesus being alive?
Jesus is Alive
Read Matthew 27:32-28:10

April 12: Who could you share the Good News with this week?
Jesus says to Go and Tell 
Read John 20:19-29; Matthew 28:16-20

This month in Elementary Grade 2-4:

March 22: What are some things we can do to remember the sacrifice that Jesus made?
The Last Supper
Read Matthew 26:17-30; Luke 22:7-30
Weekly Verse: “Everyone should take a careful look at themselves before they eat the bread and drink from the cup.” 1 Corinthians 11:28

March 29: Have you ever wondered if you’ve messed up too big or too many times to be forgiven? Why did you feel that way?
Death on the Cross
Read Matthew 27:11-66; Luke 23
Weekly Verse: “God’s grace has now appeared. By His grace, God offers to save all people.” Titus 2:11

April 5: This Easter, what are ways we can praise Jesus for beating death and giving us new life in Him?
Jesus is Alive
Read Matthew 27:27-28:10
Weekly Verse: “So he gave us new life because of what Christ has done. He gave us life even when we were dead in sin. God’s grace has saved you.” Ephesians 2:5

April 12: Have you ever prayed to Jesus to become a Christian? When? What was it like?
The Kingdom of Heaven
Read Matthew 7:7-12; 13:44
Weekly Verse: “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7

 

Preschool to Grade 1 Memory Verse:

Elementary Grade 2-4 Memory Verse:

 
 
Blessings to you all this month. Please reach out if you ever have any questions or if there is something we can pray for.  

In Him,
 
Mrs. Sheilla
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Registration OPEN! Kids at the Ridge: Illumination Station VBS 2026

Posted on March 15, 2026 Leave a Comment

Registration is OPEN! 

Register NOW here: Kids at the Ridge: Illumination Station Summer VBS Camp

Join us at Illumination Station this summer for our Kids at the Ridge VBS Camp Program this summer from July 20-24 from 9am to 12pm. This camp is for kids entering kindergarten to grade 6.  (Optional afternoon add-on event on Thursday afternoon).

We hope you’ll join us for the brightest week of the year! At Illumination Station, kids will explore all the ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals while discovering that Jesus is the light who brings hope to a dark world!

Experience the Bible in a hands-on way through interactive Bible stories, games and crafts.  Snacks are provided. 

Register NOW here: 
Kids at the Ridge: Illumination Station Summer VBS Camp

Want to volunteer?  Contact our Children’s Director: sheilla(at)whyteridgebaptist.ca 

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Save the Date! Kids at the Ridge: Illumination Station VBS 2026!

Posted on March 4, 2026 Leave a Comment

Join us for our Kids at the Ridge Summer VBS Camp Program this summer from July 20-24 from 9am to 12pm. This camp is for kids entering kindergarten to grade 6.  (Optional afternoon add-on event on Thursday).

We hope you’ll join us for the brightest week of the year! At Illumination Station™, kids will explore all the ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals while discovering that Jesus is the light who brings hope to a dark world!

Experience the Bible in a hands-on way through interactive Bible stories, games and crafts.  Snacks are provided. 

Mark your calendars now and save the date!  Registration will open March 15! 

Want to volunteer?  Contact our Children’s Director: sheilla@whyteridgebaptist.ca 

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February Update

Posted on February 5, 2026 Leave a Comment
Hi Friends!
It sure has been a cold January and a lot of snow too!  One of my kids favorite things to do in winter is head to the outdoor rinks to play hockey with friends… such a great perk for living in Manitoba!  We are looking forward to some warmer weather though and more time outside!
 
Follow along with us over the month of February at home!  See our upcoming lessons and big ideas we want the kids to take home every week. Use the questions below for some dinnertime conversation!  
 

This month in Preschool to Grade 1:

Big Idea: Jesus can do anything

February 1: What’s something BIG you believe Jesus can do?  
Jairus’ Daughter is Alive
Read Luke 8:40-42; 49-56

February 8: Can you think of someone we can pray for who’s not feeling well?
Jesus Heals the Sick People
Read Matthew 9:27-31; 12:9-14; John 5:1-15

Big Idea: Jesus wants me to forgive

February 15: How can you choose kindness this week and show forgiveness to others?
The Unforgiving Servant 
Read Matthew 18:21-35

February 22: Create a simple “welcome home” party for a stuffed animal or character, then talk about how God always forgives us when we come back to Him. Has anyone every forgiven you? How did it feel?
The Lost Son Returns
Read Luke 15:11-24

This month in Elementary Grade 2-4:

February 1: What are some ways we can show kindness to someone who is mean to us?
Jesus Teaches on Loving our Enemies
Read Matthew 38-48

February 8: Why do you think it is important to Jesus that we give secretly?
Jesus Teaches on Giving
Read Matthew 6:1-4

February 15: Can you remember the Lord’s Prayer? Say it together at supper time!
Jesus Teaches on How to Pray
Read Matthew 6:5-16

February 22: What worries you right now? Have you told God about it?
Jesus Teaches on Worry
Read Matthew 6:25-34

February Memory Verse

Our monthly memory verse challenge is back this month.

Kids can say the verse anytime to a leader on our Kids at the Ridge Team and earn a little prize!
Kids will be taking home a memory verse magnet this Sunday to put on the fridge to help you practice.

Preschool to Grade 1 Memory Verse:

Elementary Grade 2-4 Memory Verse:

 
Don’t forget to mark your calendars to join us for Friday, February 20th from 6 – 9:30pm, for our WRBC Family Night! This is an event for all ages. I hope you can join us and spend time together as a church family.  This is a self-guided night for families to participate in games and fun and get to know one another better. As this is an unsupervised event, please make sure to enjoy the games with your children and supervise the snack time. I’ve attached the flyer for our event below. 
 
Blessings to you all this month. Please reach out if you ever have any questions or if there is something we can pray for.  

In Him,
 
Mrs. Sheilla
 
 
 
 
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