New Sermon Series: "ARE YOU READY?" begins this Sunday, November 15th! Please join us! See more information below!
The purpose of Salix Bethel Church is to glorify God by serving the spiritual needs of the community through Biblical teaching, Christian outreach, and discipleship.
1021 Forest Hills Drive
PO Box 106
Salix, PA 15952
(814) 487-7654
salixbethel@gmail.com
Dr. Chad Brown, Pastor
Sunday Service: 8:30 AM (Traditional)
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Sunday Service: 10:45 AM (Contemporary)
*Our 10:45 AM Sunday Morning Services are livestreamed on YouTube. Please click here to access our Salix Bethel Media channel.
Sunday, November 15th ~ Ordination Ceremony & Celebration (8:30 and 10:45 AM services for the ceremony, and 9:45 AM for the celebration) See more information below!
Sunday, November 15th ~ New Sermon Series: "ARE YOU READY?" begins today! See more information below!
Tuesday, November 17th ~ Women's Fellowship (6:00 to 8:00 PM) See more information below!
Sunday, November 22nd ~ Sit Down with Dr. Brown (12:15 PM) See more informatin below!
Sunday, November 29th ~ Children's Christmas Play Practice (12:30 PM)
WEEKLY/MONTHLY EVENTS:
Recovery Alive with Jen & Todd: Every Monday evening at 6:00 PM (See more information below!)
The Women's Bible Study with Janet will continue to meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM. (See more information below!)
Women's Fellowship Night: Every third Tuesday of the month from 6:00 to 8:00 PM (See more information below!)
Men's Bible Study with Josiah - Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM
BIBLE STUDY WITH DR. BROWN will continue every Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM! We're taking a deep, deep dive into the Book of Revelation! Please let our church office know if you're interested in attending! (814) 487-7654 (See more information below!)
SALIX BETHEL CHURCH'S
Dr. Brown and the Administrative Board are pleased to announce the commissioning of Brian Buchkovich and Doug Nagy as Associate Pastors of Salix Bethel Church. Brian and Doug have been working diligently all year, studying and preparing for this ministry. Join us as we celebrate with them this momentous achievement!
The Ordination Ceremony will be held on Sunday, November 15th at both the 8:30 and 10:45 AM services. A breakfast will be held at 9:45 AM as we honor and celebrate the ordination and commissioning of Pastor Brian and Pastor Doug. All are welcome to join us for this free breakfast!
What do you think the first five seconds of stepping into eternity will feel like? Have you ever wondered what the Bible really says about Heaven and how to be prepared? Take a deep dive with Dr. Brown. Beginning November 15th, we're kicking off a brand new sermon series called "ARE YOU READY?" In this 3-week series, we'll dive into the Bible and answer questions many people are asking today. Questions like.....What is Heaven really like? How to KNOW you are saved. How to not be deceived and have discernment in the END TIMES. You don't have to have it all figured out to join us! Come as you are!
Ladies, you are invited to join us for a time of fellowship and a covered dish meal on Tuesday, November 17th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the fellowship hall. Please bring a covered dish. This is a good opportunity to meet and fellowship with other women at Salix Bethel. Contact TINA SPRINGER with any questions -- (304) 830-3937.
Dr. Brown's Bible Study is under way! Join us Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM for an even DEEPER DIVE into Revelatin, a prophetic work written by the Apostle John. You don't want to miss out on this incredible opportunity to dig MUCH DEEPER into God's Word!
*Women's Bible Study with Janet ~ All are welcome on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM!
[Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month]
We hope to see you as we continue "Parable" by John MacArthur. The group will be on Chapter 9. After this study, our next is "Anxious for Nothing" ~ Finding Calm in a Chaotic World, by Max Lucado.
If you are interested in joining us or would like more information, please call Janet at (814) 487-7021. She will be happy to provide you with a book and a study guide. If no one answers, please leave a message!
Our church nursery is now staffed during the 8:30 and 10:45 AM services! We are looking for volunteers to help. Volunteers MUST hae their clearances and training done before they can help in the nursery. Please see Leah Brown or call the church office at (814) 487-7654 if you'd like to help!
We are commanded to remain steadfast in prayer and in Scripture as our training ground, facing the disciplines, challenges, and convictions that shape us as men. This is where excuses die, character is forged, and spiritual backbone is built. Expect challenge. Expect growth. Expect to be pushed beyond the soft expectations our culture settles for.
If you're ready to stand firm when others fold, to lead when others hide, and to cultivate a faith that cannot be shaken, then join us. The Lord requires men who carry strength with humility and conviction with endurance. Let's learn to be those men God commands us to be together. There will be food each night, though not always a full dinner. We are excited to see the men of God rise up! See you there, gentlemen!
Sometimes the Bible can be frustrating to read, especially from a Western mindset. Dr. Brown is recommending a resource (app and/or website) to take your understanding of the Bible to a whole new level. The ENDURING WORD Bible Commentary from David Guzik is a trusted study resource for anyone wanting to study and understand God's Word. Download the app on your phone and instead of simply reading the Bible, begin to dive into the world of the Bible. Understand it like never before. The commentary goes verse by verse, and is there to help you during those difficult-to-understand passages and books like Leviticus! LOL! Enjoy!
Link: ENDURING WORD BIBLE COMMENTARY
We are currently offering a new ministry called RECOVERY ALIVE. This ministry is for anyone who needs healing from past abuse, addiction, grief, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, anger, bitterness, and codependency.
Combining the time-tested process of the 12 steps and ageless Biblical principles, the Recovery Alive Handbook moves the reader on a journey to freedom by way of a searching and fearless moral inventory, challenging "core" questions and encouraging stories of personal transformation. This is a book that raises hope from the dead.
The class is led by instructors Todd & Jen Olshavsky and is 13 weeks long.
Please contact the church office at salixbethel@gmail.com or call (814) 487-7654 if you'd like more information or would like to attend.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd is our next SIT DOWN WITH DR. BROWN event!
If you're new to the church, please join us every fourth Sunday of the month for some sandwiches, cookies, and conversation with Dr. Brown and our lead team. You'll learn about Salix Bethel and have time to ask questions. We desire to help people make real connections and learn why this is a great place to call home! If you have any questions, please contact the church office at (814) 487-7654 or email salixbethel@gmail.com.
Please visit our HeBrews Cafe each Sunday morning, located in the kitchen of the fellowship hall, where Lawrence, our friendly barista, will greet you with a smile and a cup of coffee, hot chocolate, hot tea, or iced tea! Stop by....visit our CHURCH MERCH....grab a cup of java, and enjoy some fellowship time with your church family!
Just search the Apple Store or Google Play Store for the Vanco Mobile Faith Engagement app and install it on your mobile device. When you open the app, tap on Find My Church, then type in Salix Bethel Church to go to our giving page. If you already have an online giving account, enter your username and password. Otherwise, create an account. Tap on View All Giving Options to donate. At the top of the screen, you will see a drop-down menu. Tap that to choose the fund to which you want to donate (General Fund, Building/Improvement, Missions, or Other). If you donate to Other, you must enter the name of a specific fund that you want to donate to. When you checkout, please consider covering the transaction fees so that the church is able to make full use of your donation. Contact Linda Mantini if you have any questions.
SCROLL DOWN TO SEE SOME PHOTOS OF WHAT WE'VE BEEN DOING AT SALIX BETHEL AND IN OUR COMMUNITY!
Canines for Christ is an international, Christian-based, animal-assisted therapy and crisis-response ministry. The organization trains their family dogs to visit people in need and to share a message of Christian faith, love, and comfort. Winston and his handler, Jessica, visited us on November 8th.....and we absolutely LOVED having them at Salix Bethel!
Salix Bethel and the community had a SPOOK-TACULAR time at our 4th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest & Trunk-or-Treat!
CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS BELOW and click HERE to view even more photos!
Click HERE to see more photos from our Water Slide & Foam Party this summer!
Thank you to Dr. Brady Hamady & his beautiful Percherons and Green Roof Acres for all of their adorable animals!
The Men's Revival Night was POWERFUL! 140 men praising Jesus! Check out these photos from the evening....
Dr. Ergun Caner was our guest speaker at both worship services on April 12th. His message was on Spiritual Warfare, and that evening, he gave another presentation at our potluck dinner.
....due to the snowstorm and extreme temperatures; however, you can watch Dr. B's message on Genesis 30: 25-43 on our YouTube Channel. Click on the link below to access his message:
GENESIS 30: 25-43 MESSAGE from Dr. B
***All Compensated and Volunteer Child/Youth Workers are required to read, understand, and comply with Salix Bethel Church's CHILD PROTECTION POLICY! Please click on the SBC Child Protection Policy at the top of this page for more information!
CHRISTMAS EVE 2025
Our children's Christmas program was FANTASTIC! Click HERE to watch "Breaking News in Bethlehem." Thank you, Lauren, Leah, and all the volunteers who helped make these little ones shine for Jesus today! Also, enjoy these photos from the day...
ThUnder the direction of Mr. Phil Parlock, the Forest Hills Choir Ensemble, Dynamic Pressure, performed three traditional Christmas songs for the folks at Salix Bethel Church, and these students were AMAZING! To hear and see all three songs performed during the church service, please go to this link: FOREST HILLS' DYNAMIC PRESSURE. Two of the songs are below -- The First Noel and Mary, Did You Know? Thank you, students, for sharing your beautiful talents with us!
CHECK OUT ALL THE NEAT THINGS WE'VE BEEN DOING AT SALIX BETHEL AND IN OUR COMMUNITY!
Yes! The Grinch....he himself, was at Salix Bethel! Check out these photos and video from the Grinchmas Party that was held on December 14th!
Who says you can't have fun at church?! Our SB Kids program is always doing something exciting for the kiddos in kindergarten through grade 5! Join us at the 10:45 AM Sunday service! All are welcome!
Absolutely AMAZING! Those are two words to describe the terrific volunteers and all who put so much love into these boxes for children in need. We packed a total of 473 boxes! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Please take a moment to look at some of the photos from the OCC Packing Party!
The Forest Hills Football Team & Cheerleaders were honored in October! They were treated to a delicious breakfast and prayed over during 10:45 AM service.
In October 2025, Salix Bethel paid tribute to the members of the Johnstown Tomahawks, and in return, our church family went to cheer on our hometown hockey team! Here are some photos of their visit with us. We served them breakfast prior to the service.
Thank you, Ted Wright, of Epic Archaeology Ministries!
On Sunday, September 21st, Mr. Ted Wright shared a wealth of information as he took us on an Epic Adventure into the archaeological evidence for the Book of Genesis! Check out the some of the photos from his visit with us! Thank you, Ted!
Ted Wright, Epic Archaeology Ministries
Salix Bethel Church BLOCK PARTY 2025!!!
A FANTASTIC time was held at Salix Bethel on August 23rd! It was wonderful to see SO many members of our community and people from the surrounding area enjoy a time of food, fellowship, and fun! Check out these photos and videos from the SBC Block Party 2025! Click HERE to see more!
SB Kids' Minecraft Day was SO MUCH FUN!
FREE CAR WASH & PRAYERS Missions hosted a free community car wash on Saturday, August 2nd. They washed 28 cars/trucks and one motorcycle! They were able to hand out literature, a list of upcoming church events, and bottled water to each vehicle, and they asked each one for specific prayer requests, which were accepted on the spot! There were tears and laughter! Three young men got out of their car and helped with the car wash! What a blessing they were! At least one family is considering attending! Praise God! He is so good! Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to help!
From ALL GOD'S CREATION on April 6th (See those photos below!) through Easter Sunday, Salix Bethel was hoppin'! We accepted NEW MEMBERS, celebrated PALM SUNDAY, had some fun with Dr. B during our CHILDREN'S MESSAGE, and had over 30 people at Dr. Travis Rearick's STOP THE BLEED workshop! GOOD THINGS ARE HAPPENING AT SALIX BETHEL!
Check out the photos below!
CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE/RIGHT TO WATCH A FUNNY VIDEO FROM ONE OF OUR CHILDREN'S MESSAGES!
The Mad Science of Pittsburgh program was SO MUCH FUN! Check out these photos from this AWESOME event!
Click HERE to access all the photos and videos from this day!
If you're a dad, a dad-to-be, or like a dad to someone, WE LOVE YOU! Thank you. You are a blessing! Please check out our special Father's Day video featuring our very own SBC members! Just click on the arrow to play!
Our Mother's Day service closed with our children and entire congregation rocking out to "Deep, Deep Water!" Click on the video, and don't be afraid to get on your feet and dance with us!
Our CHILDREN'S CHURCH is growing! Our congregation is growing! Come...be a part of our family at Salix Bethel Church! Sunday morning service begins at 10:00 AM.
"I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in you..." ~ Psalms 9:1-2
We have unveiled our new Salix Bethel Church logo! A lot of thought and research went into creating this logo. Below is a brief description of the symbolism and colors used.
The cross is central, with people on both sides of the cross. Beneath is an open Bible, and above is an arc. The cross is a symbol of Jesus’ sacrifice…His love for us….and our salvation. The open Bible is our foundation, the Word of God. The people on either side of the cross represent our church family, both inside the walls of our church and those in our community. And finally, the arc is a symbol of hope and mercy.
After researching the Biblical meaning of various colors, it was decided that green and blue fit Salix Bethel Church perfectly. Here are the Biblical meanings behind each color:
Green symbolizes growth and renewal and represents a new beginning and restoration. What a wonderful representation of Salix Bethel Church! It also symbolizes prosperity, flourishing, and the resurrection that we see each Spring. Blue represents the color of the Heavens, the Holy Spirit, divinity, trust, and loyalty. Blue, spiritually, signifies the healing power of God, and it is the most sublime color which, Biblically, represents the Word of God.
The logo was created by Kim Hostetler, who is a member of the Vision Committee.