Weekly Update – March 7, 2024

SAVE THE DATE!  VBS – July 22-26

Priscilla (one of our overseas workers) will be back in Canada from March 17-May 12 and is looking for a car to borrow during that time. If you know of a vehicle that’s available for some or all of that time, please contact her HERE. Thank you!

Muslim World Prayer Guide – 30 Days  – To learn about and pray for our world’s Muslim Neighbours. (March 10 – April 8). Adult Guides Available ($3 – PDF or Booklet). Register online or purchase at the Welcome Centre.

MBA Conference – Coming Together – April 12-13, 2024 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Morris. Register online at npregion.org/coming-together (registration deadline is March 29).

A Women’s Weekend Get-Away – April 26-28. Register HERE.

Far East Broadcasting Friendship Dinners – March 12, 6:00pm, Holiday Inn Airport West; March 17, 1:15pm, Four Point Sheraton. For reservations call Trudy 204-230-4774.

NABC Triennial—July 11-14,2024, St. Paul, Minnesota. Register: https://nabconference.org/triennial/

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!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

Come to the Table—March 13, 5:30 – 7:00pm (meal 5:30-6:30). Cost: $7/person; $25/household of four ($5/add). Register online by Sunday prior. Discussion Groups meet after CTTT, 7:00-8:30pm in fireside room or foyer. Come to the Table Registration March 13. Menu for March 13: Enchiladas and Caesar Salad, Dessert: Cup Cakes (registration closes Sunday evening prior).

LifePath Journey Wednesday Night Discussion Groups – Designed for casual attendance following Come to the Table (7:00– 8:30pm) in the front foyer. January 24 – March 20 (nine weeks).

LifePath Seasonal LifeGroups – Designed for regular attendance following Come to the Table (7:00-8:30pm) at the church on Wednesday nights, January 24 – March 20. Also offered throughout the week in host homes (as available).

Growing in Grace – March 14, 12:00pm – Join us for Hawaiian days and a luau meal. Payment due upon registration ($10.00/person). Register HERE  (registration deadline March 11). Call Bonnie for more info (204-797-3140).

Precept Bible Study – Numbers (7 lessons) Trusting God in the Wilderness – Wednesdays, March 13 – May 1 (*no meeting March 27). Cost: $25. Register HERE. Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca

Seder (Passover Meal) Experience – Wednesday, March 27, 6:00–8:30 pm. Doors Open at 5:30 pm. Cost: $12/person; $40/family (up to 4 in same household; $7/additional. Free for children under 2. Meal served at 7 pm. Registration and payment deadline: Thursday, March 21. Click to register or call 204-489-3875.

English Conversation Circle – Wednesdays: January 31 – April 17 (off March 27 for Spring Break), 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Contact: Brenda. Register HERE.

“Meet Jesus” International Bible Study—Learn more English as we discover what the Bible tells us about Jesus. Sundays starting January 7, 9:00am. Zoom: http://bit.ly/meetjesusbiblestudy. Contact: Brenda Noble.

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Connecting Points Brochure: On Line WRBC Connecting Points Winter 2024

To help us live out our mission to “Make and Nurture Followers of Jesus Christ through Healthy Relationships” we invite you to share how you’d like to participate this winter in our 9 week LifePath Journey: The Kingdom Consummated (Matt 24-28):  LifePath Journey Interest Survey 2024

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

The NAB Missionary Newsletters: Campbell-Réquia-Feb 2024  Nick-Iris-Newsletter-–-Feb 2024

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre).

Harvest Manitoba—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!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

Upcoming Kids & Family Events to Remember!

Palm Sunday – Special Kids Song in Service
Good Friday Service – No Children’s Programming
Easter Sunday – Special Easter Program & Activities for SONSeekers
April 26 – WRBC Family Night (drop in)
 SAVE THE DATE!  VBS – July 22-26

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

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

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

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 are not receiving 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 about these things, please feel free to 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. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Weekly Update – February 29, 2024

SAVE THE DATE!  VBS – July 22-26

Priscilla (one of our overseas workers) will be back in Canada from March 17-May 12 and is looking for a car to borrow during that time. If you know of a vehicle that’s available for some or all of that time, please contact her HERE. Thank you!

Muslim World Prayer Guide – 30 Days  – To learn about and pray for our world’s Muslim Neighbours. (March 10 – April 8). Adult Guides Available ($3 – PDF or Booklet). Register online or purchase at the Welcome Centre.

Worship Service at Rosewood—March 7. If you would like to be part of the ensemble that leads in several hymns at the service meet at Rosewood, 9:20am for practice.

The NAB Missionary Newsletters: Campbell-Réquia-Feb 2024  Nick-Iris-Newsletter-–-Feb 2024

MBA Conference – Coming Together – April 12-13, 2024 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Morris. Register online at npregion.org/coming-together (registration deadline is March 29).

A Women’s Weekend Get-Away – April 26-28. Register HERE.

Far East Broadcasting Friendship Dinners – March 12, 6:00pm, Holiday Inn Airport West; March 17, 1:15pm, Four Point Sheraton. For reservations call Trudy 204-230-4774.

NABC Triennial—July 11-14,2024, St. Paul, Minnesota. Register: https://nabconference.org/triennial/

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!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

The Conquer Series is a powerful teaching series for men. This 10-week series will run from February 24 to April 27 (Saturday mornings), 8:00-10:00am. It will guide you on the path to freedom from pornography and lust. This is not just another study tool for men, but a tried and proven battle plan for purity in a lustful and Godless world. For more information, or to register, contact us at conquer@whyteridgebaptist.ca

Come to the Table—March 6, 5:30 – 7:00pm (meal 5:30-6:30). Cost: $7/person; $25/household of four ($5/add). Register online by Sunday prior. Discussion Groups meet after CTTT, 7:00-8:30pm in fireside room or foyer. Come to the Table Registration March 6. Menu for March 6: Pizza & Caesar Salad Dessert: Ice Cream.

LifePath Journey Wednesday Night Discussion Groups – Designed for casual attendance following Come to the Table (7:00– 8:30pm) in the front foyer. January 24 – March 20 (nine weeks).

LifePath Seasonal LifeGroups – Designed for regular attendance following Come to the Table (7:00-8:30pm) at the church on Wednesday nights, January 24 – March 20. Also offered throughout the week in host homes (as available).

Growing in Grace – March 14, 12:00pm – Join us for Hawaiian days and a luau meal. Payment due upon registration ($10.00/person). Register HERE  (registration deadline March 11). Call Bonnie for more info (204-797-3140).

Precept Bible Study – Numbers (7 lessons) Trusting God in the Wilderness – Wednesdays, March 13 – May 1 (*no meeting March 27). Cost: $25. Register HERE. Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca

Seder (Passover Meal) Experience – Wednesday, March 27, 6:00–8:30 pm. Doors Open at 5:30 pm. Cost: $12/person; $40/family (up to 5 in same household; $7/additional. Free for children under 2. Meal served at 7 pm. Registration Deadline: Sunday, March 24. Click to register or call 204-489-3875.

English Conversation Circle – Wednesdays: January 31 – April 17 (off March 27 for Spring Break), 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Contact: Brenda. Register HERE.

“Meet Jesus” International Bible Study—Learn more English as we discover what the Bible tells us about Jesus. Sundays starting January 7, 9:00am. Zoom: http://bit.ly/meetjesusbiblestudy. Contact: Brenda Noble.

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Connecting Points Brochure: On Line WRBC Connecting Points Winter 2024

To help us live out our mission to “Make and Nurture Followers of Jesus Christ through Healthy Relationships” we invite you to share how you’d like to participate this winter in our 9 week LifePath Journey: The Kingdom Consummated (Matt 24-28):  LifePath Journey Interest Survey 2024

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

The NAB Missionary Newsletters: Campbell-Réquia-Feb 2024  Nick-Iris-Newsletter-–-Feb 2024

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre).

Harvest Manitoba—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!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

Upcoming Kids & Family Events to Remember!

February 23 – WRBC Family Night (drop in)
Palm Sunday – Special Kids Song in Service
Good Friday Service – No Children’s Programming
Easter Sunday – Special Easter Program & Activities for SONSeekers
April 26 – WRBC Family Night (drop in)
 SAVE THE DATE!  VBS – July 22-26

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

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

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

POLO (Parents of Little Ones)  Tuesdays, 9:30am – noon.    An open time of connection and play for parents/caregivers with their little ones.  Meet in the Nursery. Bring a coffee. Bring a friend! For more info contact Sheilla Taylor.

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

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 are not receiving 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 about these things, please feel free to 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. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Weekly Update – February 22, 2024

SAVE THE DATE!  VBS – July 22-26

The NAB Missionary Newsletters: Campbell-Réquia-Feb 2024  Nick-Iris-Newsletter-–-Feb 2024

We are hiring a CUSTODIAN (contract position) for WRBC! To apply, please send your resume to the office by February 26 (office@whyteridgebaptist.ca).  A detailed job description is also available through the office. The job requires 25-32 hours per week.

Tickets for the Camp Nutimik Banquet on March 9 may be purchased from Erika Cooper or online through the camp website (www.camptnutimik.com). Tickets: $45 / each individual ticket; $360 / table of 8 tickets.

MBA Conference – Coming Together – April 12-13, 2024 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Morris. Register online at npregion.org/coming-together (registration deadline is March 29).

A Women’s Weekend Get-Away – April 26-28. Register HERE.

Interchurch Prayer Vigil for peace and justice in Ukraine at McIvor Church, 200 McIvor Ave. Saturday, February 24, 3:00-4:30pm. Prayer Vigil

Far East Broadcasting Friendship Dinners – March 12, 6:00pm, Holiday Inn Airport West; March 17, 1:15pm, Four Point Sheraton. For reservations call Trudy 204-230-4774.

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!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

The Conquer Series is a powerful teaching series for men. This 10-week series will run from February 24 to April 27 (Saturday mornings), 8:00-10:00am. It will guide you on the path to freedom from pornography and lust. This is not just another study tool for men, but a tried and proven battle plan for purity in a lustful and Godless world. For more information, or to register, contact us at conquer@whyteridgebaptist.ca

Come to the Table—February 28, 5:30 – 7:00pm (meal 5:30-6:30). Cost: $7/person; $25/household of four ($5/add). Register online by Sunday prior. Discussion Groups meet after CTTT, 7:00-8:30pm in fireside room or foyer. Come to the Table Registration February 28. Menu for February 28: Hamburgers, French Fries. Coleslaw and Caesar Salad Dessert: Rhubarb Crisp

LifePath Journey Wednesday Night Discussion Groups – Designed for casual attendance following Come to the Table (7:00– 8:30pm) in the front foyer. January 24 – March 20 (nine weeks).

LifePath Seasonal LifeGroups – Designed for regular attendance following Come to the Table (7:00-8:30pm) at the church on Wednesday nights, January 24 – March 20. Also offered throughout the week in host homes (as available).

Growing in Grace – March 14, 12:00pm – Join us for Hawaiian days and a luau meal. Payment due upon registration ($10.00/person). Register HERE  (registration deadline March 11). Call Bonnie for more info (204-797-3140).

Precept Bible Study – Numbers (7 lessons) Trusting God in the Wilderness – Wednesdays, March 13 – May 1 (*no meeting March 27). Cost: $25. Register HERE. Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca

English Conversation Circle – Wednesdays: January 31 – April 17 (off March 27 for Spring Break), 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Contact: Brenda. Register HERE.

“Meet Jesus” International Bible Study—Learn more English as we discover what the Bible tells us about Jesus. Sundays starting January 7, 9:00am. Zoom: http://bit.ly/meetjesusbiblestudy. Contact: Brenda Noble.

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Connecting Points Brochure: On Line WRBC Connecting Points Winter 2024

To help us live out our mission to “Make and Nurture Followers of Jesus Christ through Healthy Relationships” we invite you to share how you’d like to participate this winter in our 9 week LifePath Journey: The Kingdom Consummated (Matt 24-28):  LifePath Journey Interest Survey 2024

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

The NAB Missionary Newsletters: Campbell-Réquia-Feb 2024  Nick-Iris-Newsletter-–-Feb 2024

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre).

Harvest Manitoba—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!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

Upcoming Kids & Family Events to Remember!

February 23 – WRBC Family Night (drop in)
Palm Sunday – Special Kids Song in Service
Good Friday Service – No Children’s Programming
Easter Sunday – Special Easter Program & Activities for SONSeekers
April 26 – WRBC Family Night (drop in)
 SAVE THE DATE!  VBS – July 22-26

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

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

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

POLO (Parents of Little Ones)  Tuesdays, 9:30am – noon.    An open time of connection and play for parents/caregivers with their little ones.  Meet in the Nursery. Bring a coffee. Bring a friend! For more info contact Sheilla Taylor.

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

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 are not receiving 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 about these things, please feel free to 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. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Weekly Update – February 15, 2024

WRBC Family Night— Friday, February  23. Coffee house, board games, large group games… something for everyone. 6:00-8:00pm—events for all ages; 8:00-10:00pm gym for organized sports.

We are hiring a CUSTODIAN (contract position) for WRBC! To apply, please send your resume to the office by February 26 (office@whyteridgebaptist.ca).  A detailed job description is also available through the office. The job requires 25-32 hours per week.

Tickets for the Camp Nutimik Banquet on March 9 may be purchased from Erika Cooper or online through the camp website (www.camptnutimik.com). Tickets: $45 / each individual ticket; $360 / table of 8 tickets.

MBA Conference – Coming Together – April 12-13, 2024 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Morris. Register online at npregion.org/coming-together (registration deadline is March 29).

A Women’s Weekend Get-Away – April 26-28. Register HERE.

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!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

 Connecting Points Brochure: On Line WRBC Connecting Points Winter 2024

To help us live out our mission to “Make and Nurture Followers of Jesus Christ through Healthy Relationships” we invite you to share how you’d like to participate this winter in our 9 week LifePath Journey: The Kingdom Consummated (Matt 24-28):  LifePath Journey Interest Survey 2024

Exploring Friendship-Focused Discipleship—Sharing our experiences of sharing Christ and growing friendship to discern next steps for our church family. Everyone Welcome! Tuesday, February 20 , 7:00-8: 30 pm. Contact Pastor Doug for more information.

The Conquer Series is a powerful teaching series for men. This 10-week series will run from February 24 to April 27 (Saturday mornings), 8:00-10:00am. It will guide you on the path to freedom from pornography and lust. This is not just another study tool for men, but a tried and proven battle plan for purity in a lustful and Godless world. For more information, or to register, contact us at conquer@whyteridgebaptist.ca

Come to the Table—February 21, 5:30 – 7:00pm (meal 5:30-6:30). Cost: $7/person; $25/household of four ($5/add). Register online by Sunday prior. Discussion Groups meet after CTTT, 7:00-8:30pm in fireside room or foyer. Come to the Table Registration February 21. Menu for February 21: Baked Chicken with Rice, Garden Salad Dessert: Chocolate Chip Cookies

LifePath Journey Wednesday Night Discussion Groups – Designed for casual attendance following Come to the Table (7:00– 8:30pm) in the front foyer. January 24 – March 20 (nine weeks).

LifePath Seasonal LifeGroups – Designed for regular attendance following Come to the Table (7:00-8:30pm) at the church on Wednesday nights, January 24 – March 20. Also offered throughout the week in host homes (as available).

Growing in Grace – March 14, 12:00pm – Join us for Hawaiian days and a luau meal. Payment due upon registration ($10.00/person). Register HERE  (registration deadline March 11). Call Bonnie for more info (204-797-3140).

Precept Bible Study – Numbers (7 lessons) Trusting God in the Wilderness – Wednesdays, March 13 – May 1 (*no meeting March 27). Cost: $25. Register HERE. Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca

English Conversation Circle – Wednesdays: January 31 – April 17 (off March 27 for Spring Break), 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Contact: Brenda. Register HERE.

“Meet Jesus” International Bible Study—Learn more English as we discover what the Bible tells us about Jesus. Sundays starting January 7, 9:00am. Zoom: http://bit.ly/meetjesusbiblestudy. Contact: Brenda Noble.

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre).

Harvest Manitoba—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!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

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

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

POLO (Parents of Little Ones)  Tuesdays, 9:30am – noon.    An open time of connection and play for parents/caregivers with their little ones.  Meet in the Nursery. Bring a coffee. Bring a friend! For more info contact Sheilla Taylor.

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

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 are not receiving 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 about these things, please feel free to 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. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Weekly Update – February 8, 2024

As a member of Whyte Ridge Baptist Church, you are being asked to vote on a proposed amendment to the Church Bylaws. Please click on this link to read the motion and vote either “in favour” or “opposed” to this motion. As we need 2/3 positive membership vote to pass this motion, or 1/3 negative membership vote to deny it, it is important that all members exercise their right to vote. If you prefer to vote with paper ballot, please contact the church office (office@whyteridgebaptist.com).

WRBC Family Night— Friday, February  23. Coffee house, board games, large group games… something for everyone. 6:00-8:00pm—events for all ages; 8:00-10:00pm gym for organized sports.

Tickets for the Camp Nutimik Banquet on March 9 may be purchased from Erika Cooper or online through the camp website (www.camptnutimik.com). Tickets: $45 / each individual ticket; $360 / table of 8 tickets.

A Women’s Weekend Get-Away – April 26-28. Register HERE.

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!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

 Connecting Points Brochure: On Line WRBC Connecting Points Winter 2024

To help us live out our mission to “Make and Nurture Followers of Jesus Christ through Healthy Relationships” we invite you to share how you’d like to participate this winter in our 9 week LifePath Journey: The Kingdom Consummated (Matt 24-28):  LifePath Journey Interest Survey 2024

The Conquer Series is a powerful teaching series for men. This 10-week series will run from February 24 to April 27 (Saturday mornings), 8:00-10:00am. It will guide you on the path to freedom from pornography and lust. This is not just another study tool for men, but a tried and proven battle plan for purity in a lustful and Godless world. For more information, or to register, contact us at conquer@whyteridgebaptist.ca

Come to the Table—February 14, 5:30 – 7:00pm (meal 5:30-6:30). Cost: $7/person; $25/household of four ($5/add). Register online by Sunday prior. Discussion Groups meet after CTTT, 7:00-8:30pm in fireside room or foyer. Come to the Table Registration February 14. Menu for February 14: Ham with Scallop Potatoes, Green Salad Dessert: Apple Crisp

LifePath Journey Wednesday Night Discussion Groups – Designed for casual attendance following Come to the Table (7:00– 8:30pm) in the front foyer. January 24 – March 20 (nine weeks).

LifePath Seasonal LifeGroups – Designed for regular attendance following Come to the Table (7:00-8:30pm) at the church on Wednesday nights, January 24 – March 20. Also offered throughout the week in host homes (as available).

Numbers (7 lessons) Trusting God in the Wilderness – Wednesdays, March 13 – May 1 (*no meeting March 27). Cost: $25. Register HERE. Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca

English Conversation Circle – Wednesdays: January 31 – April 17 (off March 27 for Spring Break), 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Contact: Brenda. Register HERE.

“Meet Jesus” International Bible Study—Learn more English as we discover what the Bible tells us about Jesus. Sundays starting January 7, 9:00am. Zoom: http://bit.ly/meetjesusbiblestudy. Contact: Brenda Noble.

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre).

Harvest Manitoba—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!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

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

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

POLO (Parents of Little Ones)  Tuesdays, 9:30am – noon.    An open time of connection and play for parents/caregivers with their little ones.  Meet in the Nursery. Bring a coffee. Bring a friend! For more info contact Sheilla Taylor.

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

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 are not receiving 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 about these things, please feel free to 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. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Weekly Update – February 1, 2024

WRBC Annual General Meeting – February 4 following the service (light lunch provided). 2023 Annual Report: 2023 Annual Report (hard copies available at the Welcome Centre). WRBC Membership Meeting Minutes December 3, 2023 BOARD ENDORSED  WRBC Membership Meeting Agenda 2024-02-04  Proposed amendment to Bylaws

Women at Whyte Ridge Fellowship Breakfast – Saturday, February 10, 9:30 – 11:30am. Theme: Our Identity in Christ. Cost: $10.00 (payment due when you sign up).  Registration deadline February 4. Online registration HERE. In person registration in the foyer on January 21, 28 and February 4 (payment due with registration).

WRBC Family Night— Friday, February  23. Coffee house, board games, large group games… something for everyone. 6:00-8:00pm—events for all ages; 8:00-10:00pm gym for organized sports.

Missionfest Manitoba 2024 | February 2-4 – Join us for a weekend of learning about God at work here and around the world as speakers share about our theme, Should I Not Be Concerned? Experience fascinating breakout sessions and great worship, and explore over 130 ministries and missions. Youth and Young Adults will love After Hours on Friday night! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to be informed, inspired, equipped and involved in the Great Commission. For more information, go to www.missionfestmanitoba.org.

A Women’s Weekend Get-Away – April 26-28. Register HERE.

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!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

 Connecting Points Brochure: On Line WRBC Connecting Points Winter 2024

To help us live out our mission to “Make and Nurture Followers of Jesus Christ through Healthy Relationships” we invite you to share how you’d like to participate this winter in our 9 week LifePath Journey: The Kingdom Consummated (Matt 24-28):  LifePath Journey Interest Survey 2024

The Conquer Series is a powerful teaching series for men. This 10-week series will run from February 24 to April 27 (Saturday mornings), 8:00-10:00am. It will guide you on the path to freedom from pornography and lust. This is not just another study tool for men, but a tried and proven battle plan for purity in a lustful and Godless world. For more information, or to register, contact us at conquer@whyteridgebaptist.ca

Come to the Table—February 7, 5:30 – 7:00pm (meal 5:30-6:30). Cost: $7/person; $25/household of four ($5/add). Register online by Sunday prior. Discussion Groups meet after CTTT, 7:00-8:30pm in fireside room or foyer. Come to the Table Registration February 7. Menu for February 7: Baked Spaghetti and Caesar Salad, Carrot Cake

LifePath Journey Wednesday Night Discussion Groups – Designed for casual attendance following Come to the Table (7:00– 8:30pm) in the front foyer. January 24 – March 20 (nine weeks).

LifePath Seasonal LifeGroups – Designed for regular attendance following Come to the Table (7:00-8:30pm) at the church on Wednesday nights, January 24 – March 20. Also offered throughout the week in host homes (as available).

Precept Bible Study – Leviticus (7 lessons). A Holy God, A Holy People – Wednesdays, January 24-March 6, 7:00pm. Cost: $25. Register HERE. Numbers (7 lessons) Trusting God in the Wilderness – Wednesdays, March 13 – May 1 (*no meeting March 27). Cost: $25. Register HERE. Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca

English Conversation Circle – Wednesdays: January 31 – April 17 (off March 27 for Spring Break), 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Contact: Brenda. Register HERE.

Growing in Grace  – February 8, 12:00pm We will watch the movie “Sound of Freedom” and enjoy some movie food. Register and pay by February 5. Contact: Bonnie (204-797-3140). Register HERE.

Men’s Breakfast – Saturday, February 17, 9 – 11 am. Cost: $10. Speaker: Pastor Terry Janke – A Theology of Retirement: Developing a Faith Robust Enough to Handle any Transition. Contact: Pastor Doug (204-997-6659). Register HERE. Registration deadline Monday, Feb 12. 

“Meet Jesus” International Bible Study—Learn more English as we discover what the Bible tells us about Jesus. Sundays starting January 7, 9:00am. Zoom: http://bit.ly/meetjesusbiblestudy. Contact: Brenda Noble.

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Missionfest Manitoba (February 2-4)—Missionfest Manitoba begins in just 12 days! Join us for a weekend of learning about God at work here and around the world as speakers share about our theme, Should I Not Be Concerned? Experience fascinating breakout sessions and great worship, and explore over 130 ministries and missions. Youth and Young Adults will love After Hours on Friday night! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to be informed, inspired, equipped and involved in the Great Commission. For more information, go to www.missionfestmanitoba.org.

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre).

Harvest Manitoba—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!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

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

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

POLO (Parents of Little Ones)  Tuesdays, 9:30am – noon.    An open time of connection and play for parents/caregivers with their little ones.  Meet in the Nursery. Bring a coffee. Bring a friend! For more info contact Sheilla Taylor.

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

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 are not receiving 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 about these things, please feel free to 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. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Weekly Update – January 25, 2024

WRBC Annual General Meeting – February 4 following the service (light lunch provided). 2023 Annual Report: 2023 Annual Report (hard copies available at the Welcome Centre). WRBC Membership Meeting Minutes December 3, 2023 BOARD ENDORSED  WRBC Membership Meeting Agenda 2024-02-04  Proposed amendment to Bylaws

Women at Whyte Ridge Fellowship Breakfast – Saturday, February 10, 9:30 – 11:30am. Theme: Our Identity in Christ; Speaker: Pat Janke. Cost: $10.00 (payment due when you sign up).  Registration deadline February 4. Online registration HERE. In person registration in the foyer on January 21, 28 and February 4 (payment due with registration).

WRBC Family Night— Friday, February  23. Coffee house, board games, large group games… something for everyone. 6:00-8:00pm—events for all ages; 8:00-10:00pm gym for organized sports.

Missionfest Manitoba 2024 | February 2-4 – Join us for a weekend of learning about God at work here and around the world as speakers share about our theme, Should I Not Be Concerned? Experience fascinating breakout sessions and great worship, and explore over 130 ministries and missions. Youth and Young Adults will love After Hours on Friday night! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to be informed, inspired, equipped and involved in the Great Commission. For more information, go to www.missionfestmanitoba.org.

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!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

 Connecting Points Brochure: On Line WRBC Connecting Points Winter 2024

To help us live out our mission to “Make and Nurture Followers of Jesus Christ through Healthy Relationships” we invite you to share how you’d like to participate this winter in our 9 week LifePath Journey: The Kingdom Consummated (Matt 24-28):  LifePath Journey Interest Survey 2024

Come to the Table—January 31, 5:30 – 7:00pm (meal 5:30-6:30). Cost: $7/person; $25/household of four ($5/add). Register online by Sunday prior. Discussion Groups meet after CTTT, 7:00-8:30pm in fireside room or foyer. Come to the Table Registration January 31. Menu: Chicken Lasagna, Salad, Garlic Toast Dessert: Blueberry Eton Mess.

LifePath Journey Wednesday Night Discussion Groups – Designed for casual attendance following Come to the Table (7:00– 8:30pm) in the front foyer. January 24 – March 20 (nine weeks).

LifePath Seasonal LifeGroups – Designed for regular attendance following Come to the Table (7:00-8:30pm) at the church on Wednesday nights, January 24 – March 20. Also offered throughout the week in host homes (as available).

Precept Bible Study – Leviticus (7 lessons). A Holy God, A Holy People – Wednesdays, January 24-March 6, 7:00pm. Cost: $25. Register HERE. Numbers (7 lessons) Trusting God in the Wilderness – Wednesdays, March 13 – May 1 (*no meeting March 27). Cost: $25. Register HERE. Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca

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.

English Conversation Circle – Wednesdays: January 31 – April 17 (off March 27 for Spring Break), 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Contact: Brenda. Register HERE.

Growing in Grace  – February 8, 12:00pm We will watch the movie “Sound of Freedom” and enjoy some movie food. Register and pay by February 5. Contact: Bonnie (204-797-3140). Register HERE.

Men’s Breakfast – Saturday, February 17, 9 – 11 am. Cost: $10. Speaker: Pastor Terry Janke – A Theology of Retirement: Developing a Faith Robust Enough to Handle any Transition. Contact: Pastor Doug (204-997-6659). Register HERE. Registration deadline Monday, Feb 12. 

“Meet Jesus” International Bible Study—Learn more English as we discover what the Bible tells us about Jesus. Sundays starting January 7, 9:00am. Zoom: http://bit.ly/meetjesusbiblestudy. Contact: Brenda Noble.

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Missionfest Maniitoba (February 2-4)—Missionfest Manitoba begins in just 12 days! Join us for a weekend of learning about God at work here and around the world as speakers share about our theme, Should I Not Be Concerned? Experience fascinating breakout sessions and great worship, and explore over 130 ministries and missions. Youth and Young Adults will love After Hours on Friday night! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to be informed, inspired, equipped and involved in the Great Commission. For more information, go to www.missionfestmanitoba.org.

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre).

Harvest Manitoba—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!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

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

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

POLO (Parents of Little Ones)  Tuesdays, 9:30am – noon.    An open time of connection and play for parents/caregivers with their little ones.  Meet in the Nursery. Bring a coffee. Bring a friend! For more info contact Sheilla Taylor.

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

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 are not receiving 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 about these things, please feel free to 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. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Weekly Update – January 18, 2024

Come to the Core—January 21, 7:00pm. An equipping event for the whole church aimed at equipping us in worship and prayer.

WRBC Annual General Meeting – February 4 following the service (Subway sandwiches provided for lunch). 2023 Annual Report: 2023 Annual Report (hard copies available at the Welcome Centre). 

Women at Whyte Ridge Fellowship Breakfast – Saturday, February 10, 9:30 – 11:30am. Theme: Our Identity in Christ; Speaker: Pat Janke. Cost: $10.00 (payment due when you sign up).  Registration deadline February 4. Online registration HERE. In person registration in the foyer on January 21, 28 and February 4 (payment due with registration).

WRBC Family Night— Friday, February  23. Coffee house, board games, large group games… something for everyone. 6:00-8:00pm—events for all ages; 8:00-10:00pm gym for organized sports.

Missionfest Manitoba 2024 | February 2-4 – Join us for a weekend of learning about God at work here and around the world as speakers share about our theme, Should I Not Be Concerned? Experience fascinating breakout sessions and great worship, and explore over 130 ministries and missions. Youth and Young Adults will love After Hours on Friday night! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to be informed, inspired, equipped and involved in the Great Commission. For more information, go to www.missionfestmanitoba.org.

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!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

 Connecting Point Brochure: On Line WRBC Connecting Points Winter 2024

To help us live out our mission to “Make and Nurture Followers of Jesus Christ through Healthy Relationships” we invite you to share how you’d like to participate this winter in our 9 week LifePath Journey: The Kingdom Consummated (Matt 24-28):  LifePath Journey Interest Survey 2024

Come to the Table—January 24, 5:30 – 7:00pm (meal 5:30-6:30). Cost: $7/person; $25/household of four ($5/add). Register online by Sunday prior. Discussion Groups meet after CTTT, 7:00-8:30pm in fireside room or foyer. Come to the Table Registration – January 24. Menu: Farmer Sausage with Perogies, Texas Sheet Cake.

LifePath Journey Wednesday Night Discussion Groups – Designed for casual attendance following Come to the Table (7:00– 8:30pm) in the front foyer. January 24 – March 20 (nine weeks).

LifePath Seasonal LifeGroups – Designed for regular attendance following Come to the Table (7:00-8:30pm) at the church on Wednesday nights, January 24 – March 20. Also offered throughout the week in host homes (as available).

Precept Bible Study – Leviticus (7 lessons). A Holy God, A Holy People – Wednesdays, January 24-March 6, 7:00pm. Cost: $25. Register HERE. Numbers (7 lessons) Trusting God in the Wilderness – Wednesdays, March 13 – May 1 (*no meeting March 27). Cost: $25. Register HERE. Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca

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.

English Conversation Circle – Wednesdays: January 31 – April 17 (off March 27 for Spring Break), 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Contact: Brenda. Register HERE.

Growing in Grace  – February 8, 12:00pm We will watch the movie “Sound of Freedom” and enjoy some movie food. Register and pay by February 5. Contact: Bonnie (204-797-3140). Register HERE.

Men’s Breakfast – Saturday, February 17, 9 – 11 am. Cost: $10. Contact: Pastor Doug (204-997-6659). Register HERE. Registration deadline Monday, Feb 12. 

Exploring Friendship-Focused Discipleship—Sharing our experiences of sharing Christ and growing friendship to discern next steps for our church family. Everyone Welcome! Tuesday, February 20 , 7:00-8: 30 pm. Contact: Pastor Doug Friesen.

“Meet Jesus” International Bible Study—Learn more English as we discover what the Bible tells us about Jesus. Sundays starting January 7, 9:00am. Zoom: http://bit.ly/meetjesusbiblestudy. Contact: Brenda Noble.

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Missionfest Maniitoba (February 2-4)—Missionfest Manitoba begins in just 12 days! Join us for a weekend of learning about God at work here and around the world as speakers share about our theme, Should I Not Be Concerned? Experience fascinating breakout sessions and great worship, and explore over 130 ministries and missions. Youth and Young Adults will love After Hours on Friday night! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to be informed, inspired, equipped and involved in the Great Commission. For more information, go to www.missionfestmanitoba.org.

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre).

Harvest Manitoba—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!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

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

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

POLO (Parents of Little Ones)  Tuesdays, 9:30am – noon.    An open time of connection and play for parents/caregivers with their little ones.  Meet in the Nursery. Bring a coffee. Bring a friend! For more info contact Sheilla Taylor.

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

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 are not receiving 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 about these things, please feel free to 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. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Weekly Update – January 11, 2024

Newcomers Lunch—January  21, 12:00pm  We are planning a Newcomer’s Lunch for people/families who are new to Whyte Ridge Baptist Church. This lunch will be held on January 21, 12:00pm. We invite you to attend. This will be an opportunity for you to meet the staff and members of the board and deacons. Please complete the attached survey with your food preferences. Registration required by January 16, 2024. Subway sandwiches, chips and beverages will be served.  Gluten free option available. Register HERE.

Come to the Core—January 21, 7:00pm. An equipping event for the whole church aimed at equipping us in worship and prayer.

WRBC Family Night— Friday, February  23. Coffee house, board games, large group games… something for everyone. 6:00-8:00pm—events for all ages; 8:00-10:00pm gym for organized sports.

Missionfest Manitoba 2024 | February 2-4 – Join us for a weekend of learning about God at work here and around the world as speakers share about our theme, Should I Not Be Concerned? Experience fascinating breakout sessions and great worship, and explore over 130 ministries and missions. Youth and Young Adults will love After Hours on Friday night! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to be informed, inspired, equipped and involved in the Great Commission. For more information, go to www.missionfestmanitoba.org.

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!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

 To help us live out our mission to “Make and Nurture Followers of Jesus Christ through Healthy Relationships” we invite you to share how you’d like to participate this winter in our 9 week LifePath Journey: The Kingdom Consummated (Matt 24-28):  LifePath Journey Interest Survey 2024

Precept Bible Study – Leviticus (7 lessons). A Holy God, A Holy People – Wednesdays, January 24-March 6, 7:00pm. Cost: $25. Register HERE. Numbers (7 lessons) Trusting God in the Wilderness – Wednesdays, March 13 – May 1 (*no meeting March 27). Cost: $25. Register HERE. Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca

English Conversation Circle – Wednesdays: January 31 – April 17 (off March 27 for Spring Break), 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Contact: Brenda. Register HERE.

Women at Whyte Ridge Fellowship Breakfast – Saturday, February 10, 9:30 – 11:30am. Theme: Our Identity in Christ; Speaker: Pat Janke. Cost: $10.00 (payment is due when you sign up).  Registration deadline February 4. Register HERE.

“Meet Jesus” International Bible Study—Learn more English as we discover what the Bible tells us about Jesus. Sundays starting January 7, 9:00am. Zoom: http://bit.ly/meetjesusbiblestudy. Contact: Brenda Noble.

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Missionfest Manitoba 2024 | February 2-4  Join us for a weekend of learning about God at work here and around the world as speakers share about our theme, Should I Not Be Concerned? Experience fascinating breakout sessions and great worship, and explore over 130 ministries and missions. Youth and Young Adults will love After Hours on Friday night! For more information, go to www.missionfestmanitoba.org.

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre). 

Harvest Manitoba—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!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

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

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

POLO (Parents of Little Ones)  Tuesdays, 9:30am – noon.    An open time of connection and play for parents/caregivers with their little ones.  Meet in the Nursery. Bring a coffee. Bring a friend! For more info contact Sheilla Taylor.

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

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 are not receiving 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 about these things, please feel free to 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. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Weekly Update – January 4, 2024

Newcomers Lunch—January  21, 12:00pm  We are planning a Newcomer’s Lunch for people/families who are new to Whyte Ridge Baptist Church. This lunch will be held on January 21, 12:00pm. We invite you to attend. This will be an opportunity for you to meet the staff and members of the board and deacons. Please complete the attached survey with your food preferences. Registration required by January 16, 2024. Subway sandwiches, chips and beverages will be served.  Gluten free option available. Register HERE.

Missionfest Manitoba 2024 | February 2-4 – Missionfest Manitoba is coming the beginning of February! Join us for a weekend of learning about God at work here and around the world as speakers share about our theme, Should I Not Be Concerned? Experience fascinating breakout sessions and great worship, and explore over 130 ministries and missions. Youth and Young Adults will love After Hours on Friday night! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to be informed, inspired, equipped and involved in the Great Commission. For more information, go to www.missionfestmanitoba.org.

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!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

Growing in Grace Lunch – Join us on January 11 at noon for a great meal, lots of fun and a game of Bible trivia. Please sign up and pay by January 7. Call Bonnie for more info (204-797-3140). Online registration HERE. Cost: $10/person.

Precept Bible Study – Leviticus (7 lessons). A Holy God, A Holy People – Wednesdays, January 24-March 6, 7:00pm. Cost: $25. Register HERE. Numbers (7 lessons) Trusting God in the Wilderness – Wednesdays, March 13 – May 1 (*no meeting March 27). Cost: $25. Register HERE. Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca

English Conversation Circle – Wednesdays: January 31 – April 17 (off March 27 for Spring Break), 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Contact: Brenda. Register HERE.

“Meet Jesus” International Bible Study—Learn more English as we discover what the Bible tells us about Jesus. Sundays starting January 7, 9:00am. Zoom: http://bit.ly/meetjesusbiblestudy. Contact: Brenda Noble.

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Missionfest Manitoba 2024 | February 2-4  Join us for a weekend of learning about God at work here and around the world as speakers share about our theme, Should I Not Be Concerned? Experience fascinating breakout sessions and great worship, and explore over 130 ministries and missions. Youth and Young Adults will love After Hours on Friday night! For more information, go to www.missionfestmanitoba.org.

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre). 

Harvest Manitoba—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!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

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

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

POLO (Parents of Little Ones)  Tuesdays, 9:30am – noon.    An open time of connection and play for parents/caregivers with their little ones.  Meet in the Nursery. Bring a coffee. Bring a friend! For more info contact Sheilla Taylor.

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

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 are not receiving 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 about these things, please feel free to 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. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Weekly Update – December 28, 2023

Year End Giving 

• The deadline for donations for 2023 tax receipting is December 31, 2023.
• All cheques must be dated no later than December 31, 2023.
• If mailed, envelopes must be postmarked no later than December 31.
• Donations may also be dropped off at the church by noon on Sunday, December 31.
• Electronic giving options must be exercised by midnight December 31, 2023.

Newcomers Lunch—January  21, 12:00pm  We are planning a Newcomer’s Lunch for people/families who are new to Whyte Ridge Baptist Church. This lunch will be held on January 21, 12:00pm. We invite you to attend. This will be an opportunity for you to meet the staff and members of the board and deacons. Please complete the attached survey with your food preferences. Register by January 16. Registration required by January 16, 2024. Subway sandwiches, chips and beverages will be served.  Gluten free option available. Register HERE.

Missionfest Manitoba 2024 | February 2-4 – Missionfest Manitoba is coming the beginning of February! Join us for a weekend of learning about God at work here and around the world as speakers share about our theme, Should I Not Be Concerned? Experience fascinating breakout sessions and great worship, and explore over 130 ministries and missions. Youth and Young Adults will love After Hours on Friday night! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to be informed, inspired, equipped and involved in the Great Commission. For more information, go to www.missionfestmanitoba.org.

On the first Thursday of the month WRBC facilitates  a worship service at the Rosewood Retirement Home on Wilkes Ave. We have an ensemble of singers leading several hymns in the service. If you would like to be part of this group please contact Lorraine Bergmann (204-330-2483). Practice will take place at Rosewood, 9:20am, the day of the service. 

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!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

Growing in Grace Lunch – Join us on January 11 at noon for a great meal, lots of fun and a game of Bible trivia. Please sign up and pay by January 7. Call Bonnie for more info (204-797-3140). Online registration HERE. Cost: $10/person.

Precept Bible Study – Leviticus (7 lessons). A Holy God, A Holy People – Wednesdays, January 24-March 6, 7:00pm. Cost: $25. Register HERE. Numbers (7 lessons) Trusting God in the Wilderness – Wednesdays, March 13 – May 1 (*no meeting March 27). Cost: $25. Register HERE. Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca

English Conversation Circle – Wednesdays: January 31 – April 17 (off March 27 for Spring Break), 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Contact: Brenda. Register HERE.

“Meet Jesus” International Bible Study—Learn more English as we discover what the Bible tells us about Jesus. Sundays starting January 7, 9:00am. Zoom: http://bit.ly/meetjesusbiblestudy. Contact: Brenda Noble.

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Missionfest Manitoba 2024 | February 2-4  Join us for a weekend of learning about God at work here and around the world as speakers share about our theme, Should I Not Be Concerned? Experience fascinating breakout sessions and great worship, and explore over 130 ministries and missions. Youth and Young Adults will love After Hours on Friday night! For more information, go to www.missionfestmanitoba.org.

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre). 

Harvest Manitoba—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!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

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

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

POLO (Parents of Little Ones)  Tuesdays, 9:30am – noon.    An open time of connection and play for parents/caregivers with their little ones.  Meet in the Nursery. Bring a coffee. Bring a friend! For more info contact Sheilla Taylor.

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

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 are not receiving 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 about these things, please feel free to 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. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Weekly Update – December 14, 2023

Year End Giving 

• The deadline for donations for 2023 tax receipting is December 31, 2023.
• All cheques must be dated no later than December 31, 2023.
• If mailed, envelopes must be postmarked no later than December 31.
• Donations may also be dropped off at the church by noon on Sunday, December 31.
• Electronic giving options must be exercised by midnight December 31, 2023.

WRBC Christmas Offering—December 10—19  $2,000 each towards Far Corners Ministry (FCM) for children’s educations in India; Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) to support the Spiritual Formation Program at the theological seminary in Cochabamba, Bolivia; Child Evangelism Fellowship (summer day camps in First Nations communities). Give online at  www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/give

Digital Christmas Cards for our Missionaries are available now for signing until December 24 at midnight! We are asking ALL of the Whyte Ridge Baptist Family to let our missionaries know we are thinking of them this Christmas by posting a message, uploading a video or posting a special photo greeting at the links below!

Part time respite worker required for an early stage dementia senior. Requirements: experience with dementia, physically fit, car. Please respond to 204-791-8101.

On the first Thursday of the month WRBC facilitates  a worship service at the Rosewood Retirement Home on Wilkes Ave. We have an ensemble of singers leading several hymns in the service. If you would like to be part of this group please contact Lorraine Bergmann (204-330-2483). Practice will take place at Rosewood, 9:20am, the day of the service. 

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!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

English Conversation Circle – Wednesdays: January 31 – April 17 (off March 27 for Spring Break), 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Contact: Brenda. Register HERE.

Precept Bible Study – Spiritual Gifts  God has called you and equipped you as a believer in Christ to serve His church. As you study the spiritual gifts described in Scripture, you will learn more about how you, as a vital member of the church, have been uniquely gifted to glorify God and edify His people. Wednesdays, January 10, 17, 7:00-9:00 pm Book choice:  In & Out (less homework) or Precept Upon Precept (more homework). Register Online starting October 22. Register HERE. $18 – pick up book at registration table in Church Foyer on Sunday, November 5 or 12 before or after service. Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca

“Meet Jesus” International Bible Study—Learn more English as we discover what the Bible tells us about Jesus. Sundays starting January 7, 9:00am. Zoom: http://bit.ly/meetjesusbiblestudy. Contact: Brenda Noble.

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Missionfest Manitoba 2024 | February 2-4  Join us for a weekend of learning about God at work here and around the world as speakers share about our theme, Should I Not Be Concerned? Experience fascinating breakout sessions and great worship, and explore over 130 ministries and missions. Youth and Young Adults will love After Hours on Friday night! For more information, go to www.missionfestmanitoba.org.

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre). 

Harvest Manitoba—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!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

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

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

POLO (Parents of Little Ones)  Tuesdays, 9:30am – noon.    An open time of connection and play for parents/caregivers with their little ones.  Meet in the Nursery. Bring a coffee. Bring a friend! For more info contact Sheilla Taylor.

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

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 are not receiving 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 about these things, please feel free to 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. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Weekly Update – December 7, 2023

Year End Giving 

• The deadline for donations for 2023 tax receipting is December 31, 2023.
• All cheques must be dated no later than December 31, 2023.
• If mailed, envelopes must be postmarked no later than December 31.
• Donations may also be dropped off at the church by noon on Sunday, December 31.
• Electronic giving options must be exercised by midnight December 31, 2023.

WRBC Christmas Offering—December 10—19  $2,000 each towards Far Corners Ministry (FCM) for children’s educations in India; Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) to support the Spiritual Formation Program at the theological seminary in Cochabamba, Bolivia; Child Evangelism Fellowship (summer day camps in First Nations communities). Give online at  www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/give

Foodbank Christmas Hampers – Our WRBC Foodbank is collecting Christmas Hampers to give to the 60 families who visit our foodbank. A suggested shopping list is provided (est. cost $70). Two donation deadlines:  Dec 3 (distribution Dec 7) and Dec 17 (distribution Dec 21). For details, check here: Food Hampers 2023

Digital Christmas Cards for our Missionaries are available now for signing until December 24 at midnight! We are asking ALL of the Whyte Ridge Baptist Family to let our missionaries know we are thinking of them this Christmas by posting a message, uploading a video or posting a special photo greeting at the links below!

On the first Thursday of the month WRBC facilitates  a worship service at the Rosewood Retirement Home on Wilkes Ave. We have an ensemble of singers leading several hymns in the service. If you would like to be part of this group please contact Lorraine Bergmann (204-330-2483). Practice will take place at Rosewood, 9:20am, the day of the service. 

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!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

Growing in Grace – Join us for our Christmas Celebration on December 14 at noon.  There will be a turkey dinner, carol sing and gift exchange. Please bring a $15 gift to exchange. We will also be collecting for Winnipeg Harvest so bring a few items to put in the bin. Pre-registration and payment of $10 required by December 10. Register and pay HERE.

Precept Bible Study – Spiritual Gifts  God has called you and equipped you as a believer in Christ to serve His church. As you study the spiritual gifts described in Scripture, you will learn more about how you, as a vital member of the church, have been uniquely gifted to glorify God and edify His people. Wednesdays, January 10, 17, 7:00-9:00 pm Book choice:  In & Out (less homework) or Precept Upon Precept (more homework). Register Online starting October 22. Register HERE. $18 – pick up book at registration table in Church Foyer on Sunday, November 5 or 12 before or after service. Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca

Meet Jesus Bible Study –  Practice English and learn about Jesus from the Bible as we meet each Sunday, 9:00am in the Fireside Room.  Contact Brenda. 

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre). 

Harvest Manitoba—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!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

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

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

POLO (Parents of Little Ones)  Tuesdays, 9:30am – noon.    An open time of connection and play for parents/caregivers with their little ones.  Meet in the Nursery. Bring a coffee. Bring a friend! For more info contact Sheilla Taylor.

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

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 are not receiving 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 about these things, please feel free to 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. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Weekly Update – November 30, 2023

Membership Meeting, Sunday, December 3, 12:00 PM,  immediately following the morning service. This meeting will be held in-person, in our church building, and will include voting to welcome new members, electing a new Board member, and presentation and approval of the 2024 budget. A meeting agenda and copies of all relevant documents are attached. Light lunch will be provided for all those attending this meeting. WRBC 2024 Membership Mtg Budget Dec 3 23 printable WRBC Membership Meeting Agenda 2023-12-03 WRBC Membership Meeting Minutes 2023-06-04 Board Endorsed

Dessert Night Fundraiser in support of Katy Mesics and Ben Wiltshire – Sunday, December 3, 7:00pm at WRBC. To RSVP please email: katy.mesics@yfcwinnipeg.ca or ben.wiltshire@yfcwinnipeg.ca.

Foodbank Christmas Hampers – Our WRBC Foodbank is collecting Christmas Hampers to give to the 60 families who visit our foodbank. A suggested shopping list is provided (est. cost $70). Two donation deadlines:  Dec 3 (distribution Dec 7) and Dec 17 (distribution Dec 21). For details, check here: Food Hampers 2023

WRBC Christmas Offering—December 10—19  $2,000 each towards Far Corners Ministry (FCM) for children’s educations in India; Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) to support the Spiritual Formation Program at the theological seminary in Cochabamba, Bolivia; Child Evangelism Fellowship (summer day camps in First Nations communities). Give online at  www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/give

On the first Thursday of the month WRBC facilitates  a worship service at the Rosewood Retirement Home on Wilkes Ave. We have an ensemble of singers leading several hymns in the service. If you would like to be part of this group please contact Lorraine Bergmann (204-330-2483). Practice will take place at Rosewood, 9:20am, the day of the service. 

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!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

Exploring Friendship-Focused Discipleship – Sharing our experiences of sharing Christ and growing friendship to discern next steps for our church family. Tuesday, December 5, 7 pm – 8: 30 pm. Contact: Pastor Doug.

Growing in Grace – Join us for our Christmas Celebration on December 14 at noon.  There will be a turkey dinner, carol sing and gift exchange. Please bring a $15 gift to exchange. We will also be collecting for Winnipeg Harvest so bring a few items to put in the bin. Pre-registration and payment of $10 required by December 10. Register and pay HERE.

English Conversation Circles – Practice English and make new friends! Every Wednesday evening, 7 to 8:30 pm, from Oct. 4 to Dec. 6. Register HERE For more information contact Brenda.

Precept Bible Study – Spiritual Gifts  God has called you and equipped you as a believer in Christ to serve His church. As you study the spiritual gifts described in Scripture, you will learn more about how you, as a vital member of the church, have been uniquely gifted to glorify God and edify His people. Wednesdays, November 15, 22, 29 and January 10, 17, 7:00-9:00 pm Book choice:  In & Out (less homework) or Precept Upon Precept (more homework). Register Online starting October 22. Register HERE. $18 – pick up book at registration table in Church Foyer on Sunday, November 5 or 12 before or after service. Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca

Meet Jesus Bible Study –  Practice English and learn about Jesus from the Bible as we meet each Sunday, 9:00am in the Fireside Room.  Contact Brenda. 

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Dessert Night Fundraiser in support of Katy Mesics and Ben Wiltshire – Sunday, December 3, 7:00pm at WRBC. To RSVP please email: katy.mesics@yfcwinnipeg.ca or ben.wiltshire@yfcwinnipeg.ca.

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre). 

Harvest Manitoba—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!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

 Kids at the Ridge Programming

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

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

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

POLO (Parents of Little Ones)  Tuesdays, 9:30am – noon.    An open time of connection and play for parents/caregivers with their little ones.  Meet in the Nursery. Bring a coffee. Bring a friend! For more info contact Sheilla Taylor.

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

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 are not receiving 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 about these things, please feel free to 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. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Weekly Update – November 23, 2023

Dessert and Variety Night Christmas Celebration – Saturday, December 2, 7:30pm. Contact Pastor Kevin if you would like to provide a special number for the Variety Night. Cost: $10—ages 10+ $5 ages 5—9. Online Registration and Payment  OR register on Sunday (November 26) morning at the Welcome Centre. Registration deadline is November 27.

Kids at the Ridge Gingerbread Bash – Saturday, December 2, 6:00-7:00pm 
Instead of making a gingerbread HOUSE, kids will build a gingerbread NATIVITY!  We will also play games, sing songs, and hear the Christmas story from the Bible.  It’s a truly sweet way for your whole family to celebrate the birth of our Savior! We hope you’ll join us – Register Here Today! *registration is required – suggested family donation of $5 to help with costs*

WRBC Christmas Offering—December 10—19  $2,000 each towards Far Corners Ministry (FCM) for children’s educations in India; Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) to support the Spiritual Formation Program at the theological seminary in Cochabamba, Bolivia; Child Evangelism Fellowship (summer day camps in First Nations communities). Give online at  www.whyteridgebaptist.ca/give

Membership Meeting, Sunday, December 3, 12:00 PM,  immediately following the morning service. This meeting will be held in-person, in our church building, and will include voting to welcome new members, electing a new Board member, and presentation and approval of the 2024 budget. A meeting agenda and copies of all relevant documents will be made available in advance of the meeting. Light lunch will be provided for all those attending this meeting.

Dessert Night Fundraiser in support of Katy Mesics and Ben Wiltshire – Sunday, December 3, 7:00pm at WRBC. To RSVP please email: katy.mesics@yfcwinnipeg.ca or ben.wiltshire@yfcwinnipeg.ca.

Foodbank Christmas Hampers – Our WRBC Foodbank is collecting Christmas Hampers to give to the 60 families who visit our foodbank. A suggested shopping list is provided (est. cost $70). Two donation deadlines:  Dec 3 (distribution Dec 7) and Dec 17 (distribution Dec 21). For details, check here: Food Hampers 2023

On the first Thursday of the month WRBC facilitates  a worship service at the Rosewood Retirement Home on Wilkes Ave. We have an ensemble of singers leading several hymns in the service. If you would like to be part of this group please contact Lorraine Bergmann (204-330-2483). Practice will take place at Rosewood, 9:20am, the day of the service. 

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!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

Exploring Friendship-Focused Discipleship – Sharing our experiences of sharing Christ and growing friendship to discern next steps for our church family. Tuesday, December 5, 7 pm – 8: 30 pm. Contact: Pastor Doug.

Growing in Grace – Join us for our Christmas Celebration on December 14 at noon.  There will be a turkey dinner, carol sing and gift exchange. Please bring a $15 gift to exchange. We will also be collecting for Winnipeg Harvest so bring a few items to put in the bin. Pre-registration and payment of $10 required by December 10. Register and pay HERE.

English Conversation Circles – Practice English and make new friends! Every Wednesday evening, 7 to 8:30 pm, from Oct. 4 to Dec. 6. Register HERE For more information contact Brenda.

Precept Bible Study – Spiritual Gifts  God has called you and equipped you as a believer in Christ to serve His church. As you study the spiritual gifts described in Scripture, you will learn more about how you, as a vital member of the church, have been uniquely gifted to glorify God and edify His people. Wednesdays, November 15, 22, 29 and January 10, 17, 7:00-9:00 pm Book choice:  In & Out (less homework) or Precept Upon Precept (more homework). Register Online starting October 22. Register HERE. $18 – pick up book at registration table in Church Foyer on Sunday, November 5 or 12 before or after service. Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca

Meet Jesus Bible Study –  Practice English and learn about Jesus from the Bible as we meet each Sunday, 9:00am in the Fireside Room.  Contact Brenda. 

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Dessert Night Fundraiser in support of Katy Mesics and Ben Wiltshire – Sunday, December 3, 7:00pm at WRBC. To RSVP please email: katy.mesics@yfcwinnipeg.ca or ben.wiltshire@yfcwinnipeg.ca.

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre). 

Harvest Manitoba—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!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

The Gingerbread Bash is BACK and you’re invited!

Saturday, December 2, 6:00-7:00pm

It’s hard to believe that the Christmas season is just around the corner. Anyone have their Christmas tree up yet?  This year, our Kids at the Ridge team is hosting a Christmas celebration for the whole family that you don’t want to miss! 

If you didn’t attend last  year, you may be wondering, “What’s a Gingerbread Bash?” Well, let me tell you! 

Instead of making a gingerbread HOUSE, kids will build a gingerbread NATIVITY!  We will also play games, sing songs, and hear the Christmas story from the Bible.  It’s a truly sweet way for your whole family to celebrate the birth of our Savior! We hope you’ll join us – Register Here Today! *registration is required – suggested family donation of $5 to help with costs*

Kids at the Ridge Programming

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

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

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

POLO (Parents of Little Ones)  Tuesdays, 9:30am – noon.    An open time of connection and play for parents/caregivers with their little ones.  Meet in the Nursery. Bring a coffee. Bring a friend! For more info contact Sheilla Taylor.

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

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 are not receiving 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 about these things, please feel free to 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. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Weekly Update – November 16, 2023

Women at the Ridge Christmas Craft Morning – November 25, 9:30-12:00. Cost $15.00.  Covers the cost of supplies to make a stenciled wood sign with a Christmas theme. Includes a light breakfast of muffins and breads and fruit, coffee, tea and warm apple cider. Brenda Noble will be sharing her testimony. Register  and pay on-line HERE. In-person registration will take place on Sunday, November 5, 12 and 19. Payment required at time of registration.

Dessert and Variety Night Christmas Celebration – Saturday, December 2, 7:30pm. Contact Pastor Kevin if you would like to provide a special number for the Variety Night. Cost: $10—ages 10+ $5 ages 5—9. Online Registration and Payment 

Kids at the Ridge Gingerbread Bash – Saturday, December 2, 6:00-7:00pm 
Instead of making a gingerbread HOUSE, kids will build a gingerbread NATIVITY!  We will also play games, sing songs, and hear the Christmas story from the Bible.  It’s a truly sweet way for your whole family to celebrate the birth of our Savior! We hope you’ll join us – Register Here Today! *registration is required – suggested family donation of $5 to help with costs*

Membership Meeting, Sunday, December 3, 12:00 PM,  immediately following the morning service. This meeting will be held in-person, in our church building, and will include voting to welcome new members, electing a new Board member, and presentation and approval of the 2024 budget. A meeting agenda and copies of all relevant documents will be made available in advance of the meeting. Light lunch will be provided for all those attending this meeting.

Foodbank Christmas Hampers – Our WRBC Foodbank is collecting Christmas Hampers to give to the 60 families who visit our foodbank. A suggested shopping list is provided (est. cost $70). Two donation deadlines:  Dec 3 (distribution Dec 7) and Dec 17 (distribution Dec 21). For details, check here: Food Hampers 2023

On the first Thursday of the month WRBC facilitates  a worship service at the Rosewood Retirement Home on Wilkes Ave. We have an ensemble of singers leading several hymns in the service. If you would like to be part of this group please contact Lorraine Bergmann (204-330-2483). Practice will take place at Rosewood, 9:20am, the day of the service. 

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!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

LifePath Journey Interest Survey – The Kingdom Coming (Matthew 19-25) Many avenues of connection . . . How would you like to journey with us? Please take our Interest Survey and let us know today!  LifePath Journey Interest Survey Fall 2023

Come to the Table – Wednesday, November 22, 5:30-7:00pm (meal served until 6:30pm). Menu: Baked Spaghetti, Caesar Salad & Garlic Toast Dessert: Ice Cream Cake with Candy Canes. Cost: $7/person; $25/family of 4 ($5/additional). Register here: Come to the Table – November 22 (Registration deadline November 19, 10:00pm)

Wednesday Night Discussion Groups—The Kingdom Coming Following the Come to the Table meal, 7:00-8:30pm (Discussion Groups are for drop-ins or regular attenders).

Please consider joining us for Discussion Groups (DG) immediately after the meal (7:00 pm – 8:30 pm).  Focus: Guided discussion on what we are learning from the Gospel of Matthew. DGs are lead by a Host who leads by example and helps the conversation stay focused on our experiences with Christ. There are two types of Discussion Groups: Regular – where the same members meet week to week. Signup sheets available by Registration Table Wed. night. Location: you will be assigned a room that you will meet in weekly. Drop-in: where hosts stay the same week to week but members may change (for e.g. if you can only come twice – you are always welcome in these DGs). Location: at our front foyer (in front of Solid Grounds and our Welcome Centre).

Exploring Friendship-Focused Discipleship – Sharing our experiences of sharing Christ and growing friendship to discern next steps for our church family. Tuesday, December 5, 7 pm – 8: 30 pm. Contact: Pastor Doug.

English Conversation Circles – Practice English and make new friends! Every Wednesday evening, 7 to 8:30 pm, from Oct. 4 to Dec. 6. Register HERE For more information contact Brenda.

Precept Bible Study – Spiritual Gifts  God has called you and equipped you as a believer in Christ to serve His church. As you study the spiritual gifts described in Scripture, you will learn more about how you, as a vital member of the church, have been uniquely gifted to glorify God and edify His people. Wednesdays, November 15, 22, 29 and January 10, 17, 7:00-9:00 pm Book choice:  In & Out (less homework) or Precept Upon Precept (more homework). Register Online starting October 22. Register HERE. $18 – pick up book at registration table in Church Foyer on Sunday, November 5 or 12 before or after service. Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca

Meet Jesus Bible Study –  Practice English and learn about Jesus from the Bible as we meet each Sunday, 9:00am in the Fireside Room.  Contact Brenda. 

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre). 

Harvest Manitoba—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!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

The Gingerbread Bash is BACK and you’re invited!

Saturday, December 2, 6:00-7:00pm

It’s hard to believe that the Christmas season is just around the corner. Anyone have their Christmas tree up yet?  This year, our Kids at the Ridge team is hosting a Christmas celebration for the whole family that you don’t want to miss! 

If you didn’t attend last  year, you may be wondering, “What’s a Gingerbread Bash?” Well, let me tell you! 

Instead of making a gingerbread HOUSE, kids will build a gingerbread NATIVITY!  We will also play games, sing songs, and hear the Christmas story from the Bible.  It’s a truly sweet way for your whole family to celebrate the birth of our Savior! We hope you’ll join us – Register Here Today! *registration is required – suggested family donation of $5 to help with costs*

Kids at the Ridge Programming

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

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

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

POLO (Parents of Little Ones)  Tuesdays, 9:30am – noon.    An open time of connection and play for parents/caregivers with their little ones.  Meet in the Nursery. Bring a coffee. Bring a friend! For more info contact Sheilla Taylor.

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

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 are not receiving 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 about these things, please feel free to 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. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Weekly Update – November 9, 2023

GriefShare is a 13 week program for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Tuesdays, November 7/23 – February 13/24, 7:00-9:00pm. Location:  Children’s Ministry Area Theatre, Whyte Ridge Baptist Church. $20 cost for workbook. Register at https://www.griefshare.org/groups/173495

Ab Chudley has left 2 copies of his recently published book, Eleven Days in Kyiv, for members of our church to borrow. It is based on his experience in Ukraine as an exchange teacher to the medical school and postgraduate institution in 1992 shortly after Ukraine had achieved it’s independence from the former Soviet Union. It is based on a diary that he kept during the visit. He has included his personal testimony that he gave to Whyte Ridge Baptist Church in January 9, 2022. If you would like to borrow this book please contact the church office.    Ab-Chudley-11-Days-in-Kviv22.

On the first Thursday of the month WRBC facilitates  a worship service at the Rosewood Retirement Home on Wilkes Ave. We have an ensemble of singers leading several hymns in the service. If you would like to be part of this group please contact Lorraine Bergmann (204-330-2483). Practice will take place at Rosewood, 9:20am, the day of the service. 

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!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 charge. Please use the west entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

LifePath Journey Interest Survey – The Kingdom Coming (Matthew 19-25) Many avenues of connection . . . How would you like to journey with us? Please take our Interest Survey and let us know today!  LifePath Journey Interest Survey Fall 2023

Come to the Table –Wednesday, November 15, 5:30-7:00pm (meal served until 6:30pm). Register here: Come to the Table – November 15 (Registration deadline November 12, 10:00pm). Menu: Porcupine Meatballs, Baked potatoes, Salad, Veggies Dessert: Lemon Cherry Cake. Cost: $7/person; $25/family of 4 ($5/additional).

Wednesday Night Discussion Groups—The Kingdom Coming Following the Come to the Table meal, 7:00-8:30pm (Discussion Groups are for drop-ins or regular attenders).

Please consider joining us for Discussion Groups (DG) immediately after the meal (7:00 pm – 8:30 pm).  Focus: Guided discussion on what we are learning from the Gospel of Matthew. DGs are lead by a Host who leads by example and helps the conversation stay focused on our experiences with Christ. There are two types of Discussion Groups: Regular – where the same members meet week to week. Signup sheets available by Registration Table Wed. night. Location: you will be assigned a room that you will meet in weekly. Drop-in: where hosts stay the same week to week but members may change (for e.g. if you can only come twice – you are always welcome in these DGs). Location: at our front foyer (in front of Solid Grounds and our Welcome Centre).

WRBC Men’s Breakfast – Saturday, November 18, 9:00am. My Life with Christ. Guest Speaker: Perry Marquis. Cost: $10. Contact: Pastor Doug (204-997-6659). Register online by  Monday, Nov. 13

Women at the Ridge Christmas Craft Morning – November 25, 9:30-12:00. Cost $15.00.  Covers the cost of supplies to make a stenciled wood sign with a Christmas theme. Includes a light breakfast of muffins and breads and fruit, coffee, tea and warm apple cider. Brenda Noble will be sharing her testimony. Register  and pay on-line HERE. In-person registration will take place on Sunday, November 5, 12 and 19. Payment required at time of registration.

English Conversation Circles – Practice English and make new friends! Every Wednesday evening, 7 to 8:30 pm, from Oct. 4 to Dec. 6. Register HERE For more information contact Brenda.

Precept Bible Study – Spiritual Gifts  God has called you and equipped you as a believer in Christ to serve His church. As you study the spiritual gifts described in Scripture, you will learn more about how you, as a vital member of the church, have been uniquely gifted to glorify God and edify His people. Wednesdays, November 15, 22, 29 and January 10, 17, 7:00-9:00 pm Book choice:  In & Out (less homework) or Precept Upon Precept (more homework). Register Online starting October 22. Register HERE. $18 – pick up book at registration table in Church Foyer on Sunday, November 5 or 12 before or after service. Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca

Meet Jesus Bible Study –  Practice English and learn about Jesus from the Bible as we meet each Sunday, 9:00am in the Fireside Room.  Contact Brenda. 

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre). 

Harvest Manitoba—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!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

The Gingerbread Bash is BACK and you’re invited!

Saturday, December 2, 6:00-7:00pm

It’s hard to believe that the Christmas season is just around the corner. Anyone have their Christmas tree up yet?  This year, our Kids at the Ridge team is hosting a Christmas celebration for the whole family that you don’t want to miss! 

If you didn’t attend last  year, you may be wondering, “What’s a Gingerbread Bash?” Well, let me tell you! 

Instead of making a gingerbread HOUSE, kids will build a gingerbread NATIVITY!  We will also play games, sing songs, and hear the Christmas story from the Bible.  It’s a truly sweet way for your whole family to celebrate the birth of our Savior! We hope you’ll join us – Register Here Today! *registration is required – suggested family donation of $5 to help with costs*

Kids at the Ridge Programming

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

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

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

POLO (Parents of Little Ones)  Tuesdays, 9:30am – noon.    An open time of connection and play for parents/caregivers with their little ones.  Meet in the Nursery. Bring a coffee. Bring a friend! For more info contact Sheilla Taylor.

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

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 are not receiving 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 about these things, please feel free to 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. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Weekly Update – November 2, 2023

Dessert and Variety Night Christmas Celebration – Saturday, December 2, 7:30pm. Contact Pastor Kevin if you would like to provide a special number for the Variety Night. Cost: $10—ages 10+ $5 ages 5—9. Online Registration and Payment 

GriefShare is a 13 week program for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Tuesdays, November 7/23 – February 13/24, 7:00-9:00pm. Location:  Children’s Ministry Area Theatre, Whyte Ridge Baptist Church. $20 cost for workbook. Register at https://www.griefshare.org/groups/173495

Ab Chudley has left 2 copies of his recently published book, Eleven Days in Kyiv, for members of our church to borrow. It is based on his experience in Ukraine as an exchange teacher to the medical school and postgraduate institution in 1992 shortly after Ukraine had achieved it’s independence from the former Soviet Union. It is based on a diary that he kept during the visit. He has included his personal testimony that he gave to Whyte Ridge Baptist Church in January 9, 2022. If you would like to borrow this book please contact the church office.    Ab-Chudley-11-Days-in-Kviv22.

Family Support Centre (Crisis Pregnancy Centre) Autumn Celebration of Hope – Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the Fort Garry Hotel. Call 204-772-1923 for  tickets.

UNITE Worship Night – Sunday, November 5, 6:00pm at McDermot Ave. Baptist Church. Contemporary songs. Everyone welcome.

Listening To God – A YWAM workshop that explores different aspects of hearing the voice of God.  God wants to communicate with us. The more confident we are in hearing God’s voice, the more we are able to walk forward in confident obedience. Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 7  for 6 weeks, meeting once a week, 7-9pm (6:30pm coffee and fellowship) at Portage Ave Church / 1420 Portage Ave (just east of Polo Park) Winnipeg. Cost: $20 per person. Contact: Walter and Chris Martens. te

On the first Thursday of the month WRBC facilitates  a worship service at the Rosewood Retirement Home on Wilkes Ave. We have an ensemble of singers leading several hymns in the service. If you would like to be part of this group please contact Lorraine Bergmann (204-330-2483). Practice will take place at Rosewood, 9:20am the day of the service. 

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!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly drop-in, co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 drop-in charge. Please use the north entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

LifePath Journey Interest Survey – The Kingdom Coming (Matthew 19-25) Many avenues of connection . . . How would you like to journey with us? Please take our Interest Survey and let us know today!  LifePath Journey Interest Survey Fall 2023

Come to the Table: Register here: Come to the Table – November 8 (Registration deadline November 5, 10:00pm). Wednesday, October 18, 5:30-7:00pm (meal served until 6:30pm). Menu: Greek lemony chicken, Potatoes, Greek side salad & Buns, Dessert: Puffed wheat cake. Cost: $7/person; $25/family of 4 ($5/additional)

Please consider joining us for Discussion Groups (DG) immediately after the meal (7:00 pm – 8:30 pm).  Focus: Guided discussion on what we are learning from the Gospel of Matthew. DGs are lead by a Host who leads by example and helps the conversation stay focused on our experiences with Christ. There are two types of Discussion Groups: Regular – where the same members meet week to week. Signup sheets available by Registration Table Wed. night. Location: you will be assigned a room that you will meet in weekly. Drop-in: where hosts stay the same week to week but members may change (for e.g. if you can only come twice – you are always welcome in these DGs). Location: at our front foyer (in front of Solid Grounds and our Welcome Centre).

English Conversation Circles – Practice English and make new friends! Every Wednesday evening, 7 to 8:30 pm, from Oct. 4 to Dec. 6. Register HERE For more information contact Brenda.

Growing in Grace Ladies Craft/Fun Day and Lunch – November 7, 10:30am. Cost: $20.00. Registration and payment required by November 5. Register online HERE. To register and pay in person see Bonnie Tholl or Donna Hartle.

Growing in Grace Lunch – November 9, 12:00pm – It’s Missions month. Chris Schroeder will be sharing with us about World Vision and we will be tasting foods from around the world. We also have a guest joining us from Africa and she will share her story and an African dance. The fun starts at noon! Please sign up by Nov 5th…prepay and preregistration required. Register HERE.

WRBC Men’s Breakfast – Saturday, November 18, 9:00am. My Life with Christ. Guest Speaker: Perry Marquis. Cost: $10. Contact: Pastor Doug (204-997-6659). Register online by  Monday, Nov. 13

Women at the Ridge Christmas Craft Morning – 9:30-12:00. Cost $15.00.  Covers the cost of supplies to make a stenciled wood sign with a Christmas theme. Includes a light breakfast of muffins and breads and fruit, coffee, tea and warm apple cider. Brenda Noble will be sharing her testimony. Register  and pay on-line HERE. In-person registration will take place on Sunday, November 5, 12 and 19. Payment required at time of registration.

Precept Bible Study – Spiritual Gifts  God has called you and equipped you as a believer in Christ to serve His church. As you study the spiritual gifts described in Scripture, you will learn more about how you, as a vital member of the church, have been uniquely gifted to glorify God and edify His people. Wednesdays, November 15, 22, 29 and January 10, 17, 7:00-9:00 pm Book choice:  In & Out (less homework) or Precept Upon Precept (more homework). Register Online starting October 22. Register HERE. $18 – pick up book at registration table in Church Foyer on Sunday, November 5 or 12 before or after service. Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca

Meet Jesus Bible Study –  Practice English and learn about Jesus from the Bible as we meet each Sunday, 9:00am in the Fireside Room.  Contact Brenda. 

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre). 

Harvest Manitoba—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!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

The Gingerbread Bash is BACK and you’re invited!

Saturday, December 2, 6:00-7:00pm

It’s hard to believe that the Christmas season is just around the corner. Anyone have their Christmas tree up yet?  This year, our Kids at the Ridge team is hosting a Christmas celebration for the whole family that you don’t want to miss! 

If you didn’t attend last  year, you may be wondering, “What’s a Gingerbread Bash?” Well, let me tell you! 

Instead of making a gingerbread HOUSE, kids will build a gingerbread NATIVITY!  We will also play games, sing songs, and hear the Christmas story from the Bible.  It’s a truly sweet way for your whole family to celebrate the birth of our Savior! We hope you’ll join us – Register Here Today! *registration is required – suggested family donation of $5 to help with costs*

Kids at the Ridge Programming

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year:

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

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

POLO (Parents of Little Ones)  Tuesdays, 9:30am – noon.    An open time of connection and play for parents/caregivers with their little ones.  Meet in the Nursery. Bring a coffee. Bring a friend! For more info contact Sheilla Taylor.

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

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 are not receiving 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 about these things, please feel free to 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. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Weekly Update – October 19, 2023

If you’ve been wondering about how you can serve at WRBC, an important ministry is the set up and take down of chairs on Sunday mornings before and after the service. This facilitates many of our ministries that happen throughout the week! Contact the church office or Pastor Rudy (rudy@whyteridgebaptist.ca) if you would like to be on a chair team or if you would like to know more.

WRBC Family Night—Friday, October 27 Coffee House, Board Games, Large Group Games, Movies. . . something for everyone! Doors open 6:00pm. Organized sports in Gym after 8 pm

GriefShare is a 13 week program for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Tuesdays, November 7/23 – February 13/24, 7:00-9:00pm. Location:  Children’s Ministry Area Theatre, Whyte Ridge Baptist Church. $20 cost for workbook. Register at https://www.griefshare.org/groups/173495

Family Support Centre (Crisis Pregnancy Centre) Autumn Celebration of Hope – Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the Fort Garry Hotel. Call 204-772-1923 for  tickets.

Meadowood Manor Chaplaincy Support Dinner – Saturday, November 18, 6:00pm. Tickets $35; group of 8 required to reserve a table. Tickets available at the Welcome Centre or church office (cash or cheque). Contact  George Giesbrecht for more info.

On the first Thursday of every month WRBC is going to facilitate a worship service at the Rosewood Retirement Home on Wilkes Ave. We will have an ensemble of singers leading several hymns in the service. If you would like to be part of this group please contact Lorraine Bergmann (204-330-2483). Practice will take place at Rosewood, 9:20am the day of the service. 

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!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly drop-in, co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 drop-in charge. Please use the north entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

A LifePath Seminar: Managing Your Money Wisely  – Building a Budget that Balances Your Life. Three Sessions (Monday, Oct 30, Nov 6, 13), 7 pm – 8:30 pm. Session 1 (Oct 30) –  Becoming a Steward,  Session 2 (Nov 6)  – Getting out of Debt, Session 3 (Nov 13) – Building a Budget. Register HERE. Contact: Pastor Doug.

LifePath Journey Interest Survey – The Kingdom Coming (Matthew 19-25) Many avenues of connection . . . How would you like to journey with us? Please take our Interest Survey and let us know today!  LifePath Journey Interest Survey Fall 2023

Come to the Table: Register here: Come to the Table – October 25 (Registration deadline October 22, 10:00pm). Wednesday, October 18, 5:30-7:00pm (meal served until 6:30pm). Menu: baked chicken, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, cupcakes. Cost: $7/person; $25/family of 4 ($5/additional)

Please consider joining us for Discussion Groups (DG) immediately after the meal (7:00 pm – 8:30 pm).  Focus: Guided discussion on what we are learning from the Gospel of Matthew. DGs are lead by a Host who leads by example and helps the conversation stay focused on our experiences with Christ. There are two types of Discussion Groups: Regular – where the same members meet week to week. Signup sheets available by Registration Table Wed. night. Location: you will be assigned a room that you will meet in weekly. Drop-in: where hosts stay the same week to week but members may change (for e.g. if you can only come twice – you are always welcome in these DGs). Location: at our front foyer (in front of Solid Grounds and our Welcome Centre).

English Conversation Circles – Practice English and make new friends! Every Wednesday evening, 7 to 8:30 pm, from Oct. 4 to Dec. 6. Register HERE For more information contact Brenda. ECC Special Topic Getting Ready for Winter – October 25

Growing in Grace Lunch – November 9, 12:00pm – It’s Missions month. Chris Schroeder will be sharing with us about World Vision and we will be tasting foods from around the world. We also have a guest joining us from Africa and she will share her story and an African dance. The fun starts at noon! Please sign up by Nov 5th…prepay and preregistration required. Register HERE.

Precept Bible Study – Spiritual Gifts  God has called you and equipped you as a believer in Christ to serve His church. As you study the spiritual gifts described in Scripture, you will learn more about how you, as a vital member of the church, have been uniquely gifted to glorify God and edify His people. Wednesdays, November 15, 22, 29 and January 10, 17, 7:00-9:00 pm Book choice:  In & Out (less homework) or Precept Upon Precept (more homework). Register Online starting October 22. Register HERE. $18 – pick up book at registration table in Church Foyer on Sunday, November 5 or 12 before or after service. Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca

Meet Jesus Bible Study –  Practice English and learn about Jesus from the Bible as we meet each Sunday, 9:00am in the Fireside Room.  Contact Brenda. 

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time – A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre). 

Harvest Manitoba—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!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

Kids at the Ridge Programming Announcement!

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year. 

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

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

POLO (Parents of Little Ones)  Tuesdays, 9:30am – noon.    An open time of connection and play for parents/caregivers with their little ones.  Meet in the Nursery. Bring a coffee. Bring a friend! For more info contact Sheilla Taylor.

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

Join us on Instagram (@4hgyouth) and on Facebook.  For details regarding 4HG, contact: Pastor Rudy Wall.

September 8 Kick-off—A Maze in Corn, 6:30-8:30pm, cost, $13.

interacT meets on Monday nights at 7:00 pm at 2405 McGillivray.  If you are not receiving 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 about these things, please feel free to 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. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Weekly Update – October 6, 2023

A Ukrainian family new to Canada has moved into an unfurnished apartment. If you have any furniture or household items you would like to donate please drop them off at the church. Thank you.

If you’ve been wondering about how you can serve at WRBC, an important ministry is the set up and take down of chairs on Sunday mornings before and after the service. This facilitates many of our ministries that happen throughout the week! Contact the church office or Pastor Rudy (rudy@whyteridgebaptist.ca) if you would like to be on a chair team or if you would like to know more.

Come to the Core—October 15, 7:00pm An equipping event for the whole church family aimed at uniting us in prayer.

WRBC Work Day – Saturday, Oct 21^st  (9 am – 3 pm). Location: WRBC Grounds Free lunch! Contact: Pastor Doug (204-997-6659). Register HERE. Registration Deadline: Tues, Oct 17. 

WRBC Family Night—Friday, October 27 Coffee House, Board Games, Large Group Games, Movies. . . something for everyone! Doors open 6:00pm. Organized sports in Gym after 8 pm

GriefShare is a 13 week program for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Tuesdays, November 7/23 – February 13/24, 7:00-9:00pm. Location:  Children’s Ministry Area Theatre, Whyte Ridge Baptist Church. $20 cost for workbook. Register at https://www.griefshare.org/groups/173495

Meadowood Manor Chaplaincy Support Dinner – Saturday, November 18, 6:00pm. Tickets $35; group of 8 required to reserve a table. Tickets available at the Welcome Centre or church office (cash or cheque). Contact  George Giesbrecht for more info.

On the first Thursday of every month WRBC is going to facilitate a worship service at the Rosewood Retirement Home on Wilkes Ave. We will have an ensemble of singers leading several hymns in the service. If you would like to be part of this group please contact Lorraine Bergmann (204-330-2483). Practice will take place at 9:00am at the church the day of the service. 

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!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly drop-in, co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 drop-in charge. Please use the north entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

LifePath Journey Interest Survey – The Kingdom Coming (Matthew 19-25) Many avenues of connection . . . How would you like to journey with us? Please take our Interest Survey and let us know today!  LifePath Journey Interest Survey Fall 2023

Come to the Table – October 11, 5:30-7:00pm (meal served until 6:30pm). Menu: Meatballs, Rice, Corn, Garlic Bread, Brownies. Cost: $7/person; $25/family of 4 ($5/additional). Contact: Pastor Doug (204-997-6659). Register here: Come to the Table – October 11. (Registration deadline October 8, 10:00pm.)

Please consider joining us for Discussion Groups (DG) immediately after the meal (7:00 pm – 8:30 pm).  Focus: Guided discussion on what we are learning from the Gospel of Matthew. DGs are lead by a Host who leads by example and helps the conversation stay focused on our experiences with Christ. There are two types of Discussion Groups: Regular – where the same members meet week to week. Signup sheets available by Registration Table Wed. night. Location: you will be assigned a room that you will meet in weekly. Drop-in: where hosts stay the same week to week but members may change (for e.g. if you can only come twice – you are always welcome in these DGs). Location: at our front foyer (in front of Solid Grounds and our Welcome Centre).

Growing in Grace Lunch – October 12, 12:00pm. Thanksgiving celebration, hymn sing, devotional. Cost: $10. Register HERE. Call Bonnie for more info 204-797-3140. Registration deadline October 8.

English Conversation Circles – Practice English and make new friends! Every Wednesday evening, 7 to 8:30 pm, from Oct. 4 to Dec. 6. Register HERE For more information contact Brenda. ECC Special Topic October 11 – Talking to your Child’s Teacher  Lorraine Barton will help us understand the Manitoba school system and how to communicate well with teachers. For more information contact Brenda

A LifePath Seminar: Managing Your Money Wisely  – Building a Budget that Balances Your Life. Three Sessions (Monday, Oct 30, Nov 6, 13), 7 pm – 8:30 pm. Session 1 (Oct 30) –  Becoming a Steward,  Session 2 (Nov 6)  – Getting out of Debt, Session 3 (Nov 13) – Building a Budget. Register HERE. Contact: Pastor Doug.

Precept Bible Study for Men and Women – Philippians  –  Wednesday nights, September 13-November 8, 7:00-9:00 pm. Book choice: In & Out (less homework) or Precept Upon Precept (more homework). $30 – pick up book at the church office. Register Online Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca 

Meet Jesus Bible Study – Beginning September 10, 9:00am in the Fireside Room. Practice English and learn about Jesus from the Bible as we meet each Sunday. Contact Brenda. 

The Conquer Series is a powerful teaching series for men. This 10 week series, Saturdays, October 7 to December 9 (Saturday mornings)8 to 10am will guide you on the path to freedom from pornography and lust. This is not just another study tool for men, but a tried and proven battle plan for purity in a lustful and Godless world. To register contact conquer@whyteridgebaptist.ca.

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time    Come to the Quiet will resume on September 13. A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Missionary Newsletters – Check the carousel next to the Resource Centre for the most recent newsletters from Lyndell Campbell and Nick and Iris Hung.

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre). 

Harvest Manitoba—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!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

Kids at the Ridge Programming Announcement!

A registration form must be completed for all children in Nursery up to grade six. This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year. 

Please help us plan for our fall classes by completing 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

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

POLO (Parents of Little Ones)  Tuesdays, 9:30am – noon.    An open time of connection and play for parents/caregivers with their little ones.  Meet in the Nursery. Bring a coffee. Bring a friend! For more info contact Sheilla Taylor.

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

Join us on Instagram (@4hgyouth) and on Facebook.  For details regarding 4HG, contact: Pastor Rudy Wall.

September 8 Kick-off—A Maze in Corn, 6:30-8:30pm, cost, $13.

interacT meets on Monday nights at 7:00 pm at 2405 McGillivray.  If you are not receiving 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 about these things, please feel free to 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. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Weekly Update – September 28, 2023

A Ukrainian family new to Canada is moving into an unfurnished apartment on October 6. If you have any furniture or household items you would like to donate please drop them off at the church before October 6. Thank you. 

If you’ve been wondering about how you can serve at WRBC, an important ministry is the set up and take down of chairs on Sunday mornings before and after the service. This facilitates many of our ministries that happen throughout the week! Contact the church office or Pastor Rudy (rudy@whyteridgebaptist.ca) if you would like to be on a chair team or if you would like to know more.

Come to the Core—October 15, 7:00pm An equipping event for the whole church family aimed at uniting us in prayer.

WRBC Work Day – Saturday, Oct 21^st  (9 am – 3 pm). Location: WRBC Grounds Free lunch! Contact: Pastor Doug (204-997-6659). Register HERE. Registration Deadline: Tues, Oct 17. 

WRBC Family Night—Friday, October 27 Coffee House, Board Games, Large Group Games, Movies. . . something for everyone! Doors open 6:00pm. Organized sports in Gym after 8 pm

GriefShare is a 13 week program for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Tuesdays, November 7/23 – February 13/24, 7:00-9:00pm. Location:  Children’s Ministry Area Theatre, Whyte Ridge Baptist Church. $20 cost for workbook. Register at https://www.griefshare.org/groups/173495

Meadowood Manor Chaplaincy Support Dinner – Saturday, November 18, 6:00pm. Tickets $35; group of 8 required to reserve a table. Contact  George Giesbrecht for tickets.

If you would like to serve once a month by singing at the Rosewood Retirement Home please contact Lorraine Bergmann (204-330-2483).

Food Bank Volunteers—Our food bank runs every other Thursday. Currently, we need drivers to pick up the food at Manitoba Harvest. Help out on a bi-weekly basis or once a month! Email foodbank@whyteridgebaptist.ca to let us know of your interest. (When we move to 100 families, Manitoba Harvest will deliver the food to us; we will need volunteers to help unload the truck upon arrival  and people to serve 5:00– 7:00pm.)

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!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly drop-in, co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am, 6 & 8:10pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 drop-in charge. Please use the north entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

LifePath Journey Interest Survey – The Kingdom Coming (Matthew 19-25) Many avenues of connection . . . How would you like to journey with us? Please take our Interest Survey and let us know today!  LifePath Journey Interest Survey Fall 2023

Come to the Table – October 4, 5:30-7:00pm (meal served until 6:30pm). Menu: Meatballs, Rice, Corn, Garlic Bread, Brownies. Cost: $7/person; $25/family of 4 ($5/additional). Contact: Pastor Doug (204-997-6659). Register here: Come to the Table – October 4. (Registration deadline October 1, 10:00pm.)

Please consider joining us for Discussion Groups (DG) immediately after the meal (7:00 pm – 8:30 pm).  Focus: Guided discussion on what we are learning from the Gospel of Matthew. DGs are lead by a Host who leads by example and helps the conversation stay focused on our experiences with Christ. There are two types of Discussion Groups: Regular – where the same members meet week to week. Signup sheets available by Registration Table Wed. night. Location: you will be assigned a room that you will meet in weekly. Drop-in: where hosts stay the same week to week but members may change (for e.g. if you can only come twice – you are always welcome in these DGs). Location: at our front foyer (in front of Solid Grounds and our Welcome Centre).

English Conversation Circles – Practice English and make new friends! Every Wednesday evening, 7 to 8:30 pm, from Oct. 4 to Dec. 6. Register HERE For more information contact Brenda. ECC Special Topic October 11 – Talking to your Child’s Teacher  Lorraine Barton will help us understand the Manitoba school system and how to communicate well with teachers. For more information contact Brenda

Growing in Grace Lunch – October 12, 12:00pm. Thanksgiving celebration, hymn sing, devotional. Cost: $10. Register HERE. Call Bonnie for more info 204-797-3140. Registration deadline October 8.

Precept Bible Study for Men and Women – Philippians  –  Wednesday nights, September 13-November 8, 7:00-9:00 pm. Book choice: In & Out (less homework) or Precept Upon Precept (more homework). $30 – pick up book at the church office. Register Online Contact: precept@whyteridgebaptist.ca 

Meet Jesus Bible Study – Beginning September 10, 9:00am in the Fireside Room. Practice English and learn about Jesus from the Bible as we meet each Sunday. Contact Brenda. 

The Conquer Series is a powerful teaching series for men. This 10 week series, Saturdays, October 7 to December 9 (Saturday mornings)8 to 10am will guide you on the path to freedom from pornography and lust. This is not just another study tool for men, but a tried and proven battle plan for purity in a lustful and Godless world. To register contact conquer@whyteridgebaptist.ca.

Come to the Quiet Prayer Time    Come to the Quiet will resume on September 13. A prayer gathering guided by scripture, Wednesdays, 10:30—noon. Contact: Erika Cooper.

Missions / Justice and Mercy Ministries (JAM)

Missionary Newsletters – Check the carousel next to the Resource Centre for the most recent newsletters from Lyndell Campbell and Nick and Iris Hung.

WRBC Missions Prayer Card 2023: WRBC-Missions-Prayer-Card-2023-Final (hardcopy available at the Welcome Centre). 

Harvest Manitoba—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!

Help us support  Family Support Centre!  We will have a bin in the foyer (left side of the mail folders) at church to collect your donations of baby formula (Enfamil is the most requested, but any brand is appreciated!).  Drop off any time. Contact: Karen Owzarek (204-832-0113).
 

Kids at the Ridge Programming Announcement!

Registration is now OPEN for our Kids programming starting this September 2023-August 2024.  This is for all children in Nursery up to Grade 6!

Please help us plan for our fall classes by completing this form as soon as possible!

This form is required by our insurance to be completed each year for each child attending our kids programming throughout the year. 

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

Register Here: https://whyteridgebaptist.breezechms.com/form/childregistration2023-24

POLO (Parents of Little Ones)  Tuesdays, 9:30am – noon.    An open time of connection and play for parents/caregivers with their little ones.  Meet in the Nursery. Bring a coffee. Bring a friend! For more info contact Sheilla Taylor.

4HG – For His Glory (Youth Ministries)

Instagram: @4hgyouth. 

Please complete the 4HG Registration Form (grades 6-12) to attend 4HG events (one time registration for 2021 – 2022).

Join us on Instagram (@4hgyouth) and on Facebook.  For details regarding 4HG, contact: Pastor Rudy Wall.

September 8 Kick-off—A Maze in Corn, 6:30-8:30pm, cost, $13.

interacT meets on Monday nights at 7:00 pm at 2405 McGillivray.  If you are not receiving 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 about these things, please feel free to 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. 

WRBC Online Resource Centre – Right Now Media FREE Access Request Form  THOUSANDS of video and studies, including HUNDREDS of children’s videos.

Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering – Protect yourself and family with Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability and Filtering, and join the WRBC Covenant Community for an exclusive $4 / month discount code (applied at check out). For additional details, including pricing, click here.

Evangelical Fellowship of Canada – Learn about key issues facing our culture and how biblical principles apply in these areas. Click here for additional information or subscribe to the weekly email HERE.  

To sign up to receive the WRBC Weekly Update and our Prayer Wall Update in your inbox, to unsubscribe, or to update your preferences, please click here.

Weekly Update – September 21, 2023

If you’ve been wondering about how you can serve at WRBC, an important ministry is the set up and take down of chairs on Sunday mornings before and after the service. This facilitates many of our ministries that happen throughout the week! Contact the church office or Pastor Rudy (rudy@whyteridgebaptist.ca) if you would like to be on a chair team or if you would like to know more.

Come to the Core—October 15, 7:00pm An equipping event for the whole church family aimed at uniting us in prayer.

GriefShare is a 13 week program for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Tuesdays, November 7/23 – February 13/24, 7:00-9:00pm. Location:  Children’s Ministry Area Theatre, Whyte Ridge Baptist Church. $20 cost for workbook. Register at https://www.griefshare.org/groups/173495

Food Bank Volunteers—Our food bank runs every other Thursday. Currently, we need drivers to pick up the food at Manitoba Harvest. Help out on a bi-weekly basis or once a month! Email foodbank@whyteridgebaptist.ca to let us know of your interest. (When we move to 100 families, Manitoba Harvest will deliver the food to us; we will need volunteers to help unload the truck upon arrival  and people to serve 5:00– 7:00pm.)

IJM Winnipeg Work Bee Party – Come and join us to do some behind the scenes work for International Justice Mission, Canada to help support our work of protection and Justice around the world. There will be a range of opportunities to do from helping write Christmas cards for donors, to learning how to send good social Media Posts, and writing encouragement notes and prayers to add to a Care Package we will take  to our Guatemala Field Office in February 2024. There will also be food and beverages! This is not only an opportunity to volunteer for IJM but also a great way for us to build community with Justice-minded Winnipeggers. For more info contact David. 

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!  

If you are interested in volunteering in our children’s or youth ministries, please contact Sheilla Taylor (children) or Rudy Wall (youth) for more information. We’d love to hear from you!

Solid Grounds Cafe   You are welcome to use the foyer to meet with friends during office hours. (Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.)

Pickleball – Weekly drop-in, co-ed pickleball for anyone age 18+. Monday 9:00 & 11:10am; Tuesday 6:00 & 8:10pm; Thursday 9:00 & 11:10am; Thursday 7:00pm. No experience or equipment necessary to participate (must wear running shoes in the auditorium). $5.00 drop-in charge. Please use the north entrance. For more information and to receive registration information contact Gary Schellenberg. Register HERE. 

Connecting Points

LifePath Journey Interest Survey – The Kingdom Coming (Matthew 19-25) Many avenues of connection . . . How would you like to journey with us? Please take our Interest Survey and let us know today!  LifePath Journey Interest Survey Fall 2023