*What more could you want?! WATER SLIDES, BOUNCE HOUSES, LIVE MUSIC, a FOAM PARTY, ROLLED ICE CREAM, and FREE FOOD!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2025
Our Viking Warriors had an AWESOME time the week of June 9th! They learned about LOVE and REDEMPTION, and allowing God to transform them into BOLD and COURAGEOUS FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST! They played games at the Viking Training Academy and visited The Old Norse Nook where they experienced unique presentations where they met a Viking, a Bearded Dragon, and some sheep! Our Viking Warriors also created some awesome crafts at The Forge and chowed down on some yummy food at the Feasting Hall! Check out the video to your right!
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PHOTOS FROM VBS 2025!
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Celebrating All God's Creation ~ April 2025
A huge THANK YOU to Green Roof Acres and Dr. Brady Hamady for sharing their beautiful animals with us on Sunday, April 6th! Each and every one of God's creation was so special. You brought many smiles to both young and old alike. Below are a few photos from our day. If you'd like to see ALL of the photos, please click HERE!
Christmas 2024
SB Kids sang on Christmas Eve
Our traditional "Silent Night" on Christmas Eve
Even the Grinch reads his Bible!
Central Cambria High School Choir Ensemble
Central Cambria High School Choir Ensemble
Christmas Market at Forest Hills Elementary
Christmas Market 2024
We handed out Baby Jesuses and flyers containing upcoming events!
The Grinch visited Salix Bethel!
SBC CHRISTMAS TRIVIA NIGHT!
Salix Bethel's First Annual Christmas Trivia Night was held on Saturday, November 23rd. Some of us realized we didn't know as much as we thought! 😃 But we sure did have fun!
To all those who helped make a difference in a child's life, we THANK YOU! Salix Bethel packed a record 473 boxes for less fortunate children all over the world, and we had a wonderful time doing so!
Pumpkin Carving Contest & Trunk-or-Treat 2024
The Mad Science of Pittsburgh program was SO MUCH FUN! Check out these photos from this AWESOME event!
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EVERYDAY HERO DAY ~ October 2024
Not all heroes wear capes. On Sunday, October 6th, we honored some of our LOCAL EVERYDAY HEROES! Breakfast was served to these heroes and their families, and this was followed up with a Touch-a-Truck event after the 10:00 AM service. Thank you for all you do for our communities. We are grateful for your service, bravery, and dedication. Here are some photos from this event.
MISSIONS WEEKEND with Dr. Ergun Caner & BAPTISM SUNDAY ~ September 2024
What a wonderful weekend we had at Salix Bethel! Dr. Ergun Caner, a former Muslim, was here to give his testimony during the Saturday and Sunday services. We also hosted a buffet dinner and a seminar where we had the opportunity to learn a lot about world religions and cults from Dr. Caner..... and it was Baptism Sunday! What more do you want?! An amazing speaker, delicious food, a time of fellowship, and more brothers and sisters being baptized into the Family of God! Enjoy the photos below!
PANCAKES & PAJAMAS DAY! -- September 2024
We are SO PROUD of our Youth! Thank you, Aiden and Sydney, for leading us in worship. Thank you to ALL of our Youth and SBC Kids for making this service meaningful and fun! Here's to a GREAT START to a new school year! Check out some photos from this service!
We had such an AWESOME time at our Slip, Slides, & Sandwiches Day! Enjoy the photos from the fun 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!
June 2024 ~ Father's Day ~ CARS & CHILI DAY
What a BEAUTIFUL day! Gorgeous cars, delicious chili, and fellowship with our church family! ❤️ Thank you to all who shared their cars and chili with us! Click HERE to access all the photos taken at the event!
***Many have asked for Judy Freidhoff's WHITE CHICKEN CHILI recipe from our Cars & Chili Day! Just click HERE to access it! Enjoy! Thank you, Judy!
We had SO much fun at our first ever SALIX BETHEL CHURCH BLOCK PARTY! The good Lord blessed us with gorgeous weather, and we had some delicious food and beautiful music provided by Sean McCool and the Forest Hills Community Band! But most of all, we saw some new faces from our community! You are always welcome at Salix Bethel Church!
LET'S GO FLY A KITE! What an awesome day filled with kite flying, fellowship, and roasting hot dogs over an open fire! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day! Thank you, Jesus! Great memories were made! Click HERE to access more photos from this event!
Thanks to Tracy Bilak and company, our shut-in meals will include some delicious broccoli cheddar soup this month! Thank you, ladies, for sharing your talents! We love you!
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!
If you're a mom, a mom-to-be, or like a mom to someone, WE LOVE YOU! Thank you. You are a blessing! Please check out our special Mother's Day video featuring our very own SBC members! Just click on the arrow to play!
On Sunday, May 19th, Dr. Brown baptized 5 babies/children by sprinkling during our church service, and afterward, 35 people rededicated their lives to Christ with baptism by immersion! What a special, special day! -- Romans 6: 3-6
***SBC KIDS' NEON PARTY ~ May 5, 2024***
A fantastic time was had by all as the children learned how to be a LIGHT in this world!
A wonderful time was had by all on April 27th! Thank you to our Salix Bethel Church family and friends for supporting our Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert Auction! To all who donated delicious desserts, THANK YOU! To all who helped set up, clean up, and prepare the yummy food, we appreciate your hard work! All the proceeds from the event will fund our very first SALIX BETHEL BLOCK PARTY on Saturday, June 1st from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Mark your calendars! The Forest Hills Community Band will perform at 6:00 PM to close out the evening! We hope to see you there! Click HERE to see more photos from this event.
HE LIVES! Easter is proof of God's unconditional love for us, manifested through the sacrifice of his son Jesus Christ, who brought us the hope of eternal life! Below are some images of Easter Sunday and the annual Easter Egg Hunt that followed the service.
Our children paraded through the sanctuary waving palm branches while the congregation sang, "Hosanna, Loud Hosanna!" A coffee & dessert bar followed the service.
We all know that God is the REAL Superhero in our lives, but it sure was fun being a princess and superhero at Salix Bethel on March 17th! We want to thank Miss Kendall Buchkovich and her crew for making our kiddos feel extra special by putting tinsel in the princesses' hair and bringing crowns for all!
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The ladies had a fun time learning how to make HAM POT PIE with Cindy! Thank you, Cindy, for sharing your talents with us! Click HERE to access more photos from the morning.
Pam and Kim offered to teach the art of Pysanky Egg Decorating to the Outreach Sunday School Class. Ernie and Linda hosted the event on March 16th. Click HERE to see more photos!
On Sunday, March 10th, our children (and adults) were able to enjoy some of God's most beautiful creations. Dr. Brady Hamady brought his draft horses and gave cart rides to the kiddos. Mr. Tom Beyer brought an adorable calf, little piglets, and a lamb. Tracy Green brought her cute (and very large) rabbits. Mr. Jay Elias brought Lizzy, a bearded dragon, who belongs to Mrs. Autumn Jones from FH Elementary. Rick and Debbie Miller brought their 200-lb. Great Dane, Sig. Colleen Mullen shared her rabbits and baby goats that were still being bottle fed! Finally, Tina Gaydos shared her precious, little goats with us. THANK YOU, friends, for bringing so much happiness to many people, both young and old alike!
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It is a blessing to see our church family grow! May each new member experience a deep sense of connection and belonging within these walls and beyond. Together, may we strive to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. CLICK ON THE VIDEO TO THE LEFT!
We had 47 people, 24 pumpkins carved into jack-o-lanterns, plenty of pizza, special treats for the kids, prizes for the winners, and a whole lot of fun!
CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS BELOW! Thank you to all who shared their pumpkin-carving skills! We'll do it again next year! Congratulations to Jacob Wingard for taking 2nd place . . . . and our 1st place prize went to Dan and Laura Wissinger for their jack-o-lantern depicting Jesus, the Light of the World!
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with local churches worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations. Salix Bethel Church packed 453 shoeboxes this year, which is a record for our church! Thank you to all who helped make this mission a huge success!
CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS BELOW OF OUR OCC 2023 PACKING PARTY!