Weekly Update – July 30 2026

Posted on July 30, 2026 Leave a Comment

Making and Nurturing Followers of Jesus Christ Through Healthy Relationships

This week’s message: Hero of the Faith: Rahab (Hebrews 11:31; Joshua 2 & 6; Eph 2:8-17) –  Pastor Doug Friesen

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Church Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm

Watch this video of the Intermediate Camp here:

Camp Nutimik Video Update – Intermediate Camp

 

 

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Katy’s Farewell Letter with YFC Winnipeg

Posted on July 30, 2026

“Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now. And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” – Philippians 1:3

Dear Friends & Family,

I hope this season has been off to a good start for you and that you are anticipating some summer fun on the horizon!

 

For me and my family, this summer is going to be a time of change and transition as my time at YFC Winnipeg is coming to an end.

 

For a while now God has been shifting things in my heart and mind, and recently He has made it clear that He is calling me away from the ministry He called me to 14 years ago at YFC. It has taken much time and prayer for me to release and let go of this ministry I have held so close to my heart for so long. I know that it was never really mine to hold and God has been so good and faithful throughout all the different seasons that I have been a part of the counselling ministry at YFC. 

 

Endings always seem to bring new beginnings and as God is calling me away from vocational ministry, He is calling me towards the ministry of my family. Brian and I have always been very family-oriented and that has always come before work and ministry, however it has become clear that we desire to have an even greater focus on our family. God is graciously making a way for me to be home much more with our three little ones and with this shift we have also felt that God is calling us to homeschooling! It will be a new adventure that will surely bring its own challenges and victories. I have also started to do some private practice counselling on the side, which will give me a lot more flexibility. We are so blessed that we are able to do this and trust that God will equip and sustain us in it!

 

When I look back over the past 14 years, I am overcome with gratitude. 

 

I am grateful first and foremost to God for calling me, equipping me, sustaining and providing for me throughout my time here. 

 

I am grateful to you – my invaluable ministry partners who have journeyed with me in this ministry and have given of your own resources – time, finances, prayers, encouragement – each as the Lord has called and enabled you. I pray that God would continue to bless you, keep you, make his face to shine upon you, and give you grace and peace (Numbers 6:24-26)

 

I am grateful to my clients who have trusted me with their most precious stories, who have invited me into their pain and who have given me the honour of journeying with them towards hope and healing.

 

And finally, I am grateful to YFC Winnipeg and all the staff and volunteers that I have had the privilege of serving alongside over the years. YFC is an amazing place to work because of the team that is here and our collective vision and mission. You are the best of the best and I will continue to pray and support you and the incredibly worthwhile work you do!

 

I would love to stay in touch with you, and thankfully the convenience of technology makes this possible! If we aren’t already connected in this way, please feel free to contact the church office if you want to get in touch with me.

Praying that God continues His Good Work in you!

Take good care,

Katy Mesics 

 

Filed Under: News, Stories

Camp Nutimik

Posted on July 30, 2026

This week is Junior Mini and Outpost Canoe Trip:

We welcome our youngest campers this week. Please pray the camper’s hearts will be open and drawn to the gospel message. Please pray for safety and good health for our staff.

We give thanks to God for His faithfulness and for drawing both campers and staff nearer to Him.

 

Filed Under: Missions, News

Camp Nutimik Update July 26-31

Posted on July 23, 2026

This week is High School Week

We give thanks and celebrate the campers who have come to Christ and for the opportunity to hand out Bibles! Please pray for continued spiritual growth and health.

Praise God we have the kitchen help we need for the summer!

Pray for renewed energy for the staff as we welcome our oldest campers this week!

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WRBC Worship Service at Camp Nutimik

Posted on June 18, 2026

On Sunday, Aug 9th, our church will be leading the Worship service at Camp Nutimik.

Here’s a link to Camp Nutimik’s location: Camp Nutimik – Google Maps

From WRBC it’s about 1 hr 50 min drive

The service will start at 11 am and be held in their chapel.

Please bring along a picnic lunch.  You can choose to eat outside (bring a lawn chair or blanket) or in Lakeside Hall around tables (bonus: no bugs, no weather concerns).  Please note that their is no access to the Kitchen and your picnic needs to remain “Nut Free”.

Washroom facilities are available.

Campus Walking Tours will begin at the main doors of Lakeside Hall at 1 pm.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Pastor Doug (text or call 204-997-6659)

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Katy’s YFC Update – I am back from Maternity Leave!

Posted on April 23, 2026

“I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.” – Ephesians 3:16-17 (NLT)

Dear Church Family,

I am back from maternity leave!

Personal/Family Update

It has been a whirlwind of a year being home with 3 little ones! It has felt like a very full year with the busyness of starting school, the kids activities and keeping up with our acreage. And yet in many ways it has also felt slow and refreshing with lots of days at home and time together as a family. Through it all, I am so thankful. For all the big things we experienced together – the milestones, the birthdays, the holidays, and for all the little things we experienced together – the giggles, the meals, the playing, and the endless snuggles! What an amazing way to spend a year of my life and I am so blessed to have been able to do it with the birth of each of our children! This year has definitely had its challenges as well, as we were without a vehicle for a few months, we experienced financial strain due to my leave from work, and there were many days when the parental and household loads felt too heavy to carry. My word/phrase for 2025 was “live by faith” and I know that my faith in the Lord is truly what sustained me and He has been so faithful to not only carry us through those struggles but to give us peace and encouragement.

Ministry Update

Although it is an adjustment getting back into “work mode”, it has been great being back at YFC, re-connecting with the staff, my ministry partners and my clients. The need for the counselling ministry at YFC is still very evident with many people inquiring and reaching out regarding our services while I was away and my availability since I have been back. In my first days back we had YFC’s annual radiothon with CHVN and it was such great timing to re-immerse myself in the mission and vision of the ministry. Listening each day to the stories shared by youth, staff and volunteers, I personally felt so encouraged in what God is doing in the lives of youth through YFC and excited to be a part of that once again in the counselling ministry!

Financial Update

I would like to say a HUGE thank you to all who have continued to partner with me while I was on maternity leave, whether through financial gifts, prayers, or encouragement! Knowing I have had your continued support has helped carry me through this year and has bolstered my confidence in my return. I am currently working 20 hours per week, however I am in need of more financial support in order to sustain those hours.

There continues to be a significant need for reduced/fully subsidized counselling services for youth and families through YFC – would you consider becoming a financial partner with me in this ministry? I would love to be able to remain at 20 hours per week, taking part in this valuable work, which can only be done by the grace of God who calls each one of us to do our part. Details on how to give are listed below. I greatly appreciate your partnership in this way as well as your prayers and encouragement!

Prayer Requests

* Please pray for me and my family during this transition time of returning to work, juggling new routines, schedules and child care.

* Please pray for Brian as he injured his shoulder a couple weeks ago and has not been able to work since. Pray for relief from the pain and physical healing.

* Please pray for the Turning Point Counselling ministry, that those in need of our services will seek us out and that God would continue to sustain us in this ministry

 

I am looking forward to further connecting with you in the coming weeks, and would love to hear how you are doing and how I can be praying for you. Please feel free to reach out to me at anytime with questions, prayer requests or just to say “hi!”.

 

Blessings as we trust in Him,

Katy Mesics

 

Ways to Give:

ONLINE:

Donate

ETRANSFER:

donate@yfcwinnipeg.ca

(please specify: “Staff Support: Katy Mesics” in the notes section)

PHONE:

204-669-4205 x207

 

Katy’s Contact Info:

katy.mesics@yfcwinnipeg.ca

204-227-5701

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Thank you!

 

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WRBC Financial Support Forms 2026

Posted on April 19, 2026


Our purpose as a church is to Nurture Followers of Jesus Christ through Healthy Relationships. The ministry that occurs at Christian camps each year is invaluable to living out that purpose with our children and youth. Serving as staff, many adults in our church family mature through their service at camp as well.

With that in mind, as a church family we encourage people to consider investing themselves in others by taking a portion of their summer to serve with a Christian Camp through offering financial support of $100/week (to a max of $600) that can be requested through our Christian Camp Support Application (see requirements below and application attached).

Of course, our first encouragement is for people to join the summer staff at Camp Nutimik which is one of our Manitoba Baptist Association camps (the other being Water’s Edge Bible Camp). If this is of interest to you information about becoming a summer staff member can be found at Staff & Volunteer Opportunities/Camp Nutimik

We also want to invest in those of you considering full-time theological education (12 credit hours of Bible focused courses) or being involved in a Short-Term Missions opportunity (less than 2 years).

Please see the applications below for details: 

If you’d like to talk with someone to discuss your plans regarding any of these areas, please feel free to call our church office (204-489-3875) or approach any of our WRBC staff. Or email the church office. 

WRBC Financial Support Forms 2026 (for Camp Staff, Theological Ed Students and STMs)

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Christian-Camp-Support-Application-2026

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Deadline for Camp Applications: Tuesday, Aug 4, 2026

WRBC Summer Camp Support Funding Requirements:

1) Must be a member/regular attendant at WRBC (at least 6 months)

2) Camp must be a Christian Camp

3) Each applicant will receive $100 per week to a max of $600 for summer camp ministry.

4) A report will be made to the church upon completion of your service at camp. 

Please follow this link to submit your news story within two weeks of completion:

News Story Submission Form (whyteridgebaptist.ca)

 If you fulfill these requirements, please fill in the provided form and submit it by email to doug@whyteridgebaptist.ca  or hardcopy to our church office by Tuesday, August 4th.
ONLY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY THE DEADLINE WILL BE CONSIDERED (STM and Theo can be submitted as needed)

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Join our Team! Kids at the Ridge VBS Camp Summer 2026!

Posted on April 15, 2026

Please prayerfully consider how you can support our team this year! 

Filed Under: Children, Ministry Pages, News

Missionary Newsletters

Posted on March 5, 2026

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To Bring You Glory by Whyte Ridge Worship – Now Available to Stream Online or Purchase

Posted on January 28, 2026

In 2011, a compilation of worship music written by Pastor Kevin was recorded with the assistance of various gifted members of Whyte Ridge Baptist. The CD, To Bring You Glory, that came of this collaborative venture is wonderful for personal worship or giving as a gift to those you know who enjoy great music. 

‘To Bring You Glory’ is now available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, You Tube Music and other streaming platforms.

You can also purchase your copy of the CD (limited quantities) using the form below or emailing the church office. They are only $10.00 each and this includes delivery.

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A Big Thank You!

Posted on January 20, 2026

On behalf of Far Corners Ministry, we would like to express our sincere thanks for the generous support of the Whyte Ridge Baptist church family in 2025!  We recently received your year-end gift that will once again this year support the education of children of pastors who would not be able to provide better quality schooling or tutoring for their children.  Thank you for the trust that you put us as we support pastors and churches in northeast India.  We covet your continued prayer support for all of our partners serving in India.

Sincerely, Shant & Ginny Manuel

 

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We Are Hiring! – Lead Pastor, Whyte Ridge Baptist Church

Posted on December 7, 2025

Job Posting – Lead Pastor – Whyte Ridge Baptist Church
Revised Final Job Posting: Lead Pastor – Whyte Ridge Baptist Church

Who We Are:

Whyte Ridge Baptist Church (WRBC) is a warm, welcoming and growing community of multi-cultural, multi-generational believers who love Jesus and one another. With an average weekly attendance of 400 people and ten staff, our mission is to nurture followers of Jesus through healthy relationships. Over the last 60+ years, WRBC has preached the Word of God faithfully to our community, our city, and the world, actively seeking to grow followers of Jesus Christ. Following God’s leading, WRBC has relocated four times and undertaken three building projects, most recently moving into our current location in 2019.

Who We Are Looking For: 

 WRBC is looking for a Lead Pastor who is an expository preacher who values relationships. He is able to see the “big picture”, an intentional and careful planner who will take the initiative to lead us in unity towards the future we believe God is preparing for us (and preparing us for). 

The complete job description is available here.

Other Requirements:  

  • Successful candidate must become a member of WRBC.  
  • Must be an ordained minister who is cooperative with and supportive of the North American Baptist Conference and the Manitoba Baptist Association.  
  • Must accept and adhere to NAB Statement of Beliefs and Code of Ministerial Ethics and WRBC Statement of Beliefs.  
  • Practice healthy work-personal life balance, including observance of personal sabbath rest. 

Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, along with a Health and Dental Plan and pension plan. Allowances available for professional development, hospitality, travel and technology.   

 How to Apply: Please send your resume to search@whyteridgebaptist.ca. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated as they are received. 

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Right Now Media Online Church Resource Centre

Posted on September 6, 2024

This online service contains hundreds of family-friendly videos, as well as a large collection of Bible Studies and resources, as part of our growing Online Church Resource Centre. Consider it the Netflix of Christian videos and resources!  

Click here to request your FREE membership today!

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