Erected in 1857, the Olive Branch Baptist Church building has undergone many physical changes, inside and out. For those who dwell within, the love and enthusiasm for serving God remains steadfast.                                                                                        As the church family grew, the need for more space was obvious. In 1948, work began on adding a second - story above the dining room and kitchen to serve as Sunday School rooms. Mr. William McNutt's woodworking class at Rostraver High School built the belfry as a gift to the church. A new baptistry was also added. In 1952, ground was broken for a new parsonage. The year 1956 marked the establishment of the first Church Library. It was also the first year for Vacation Bible School - a tradition which continues today.
        After the incorporation of Olive Branch in May, 1957, plans were adopted to add an annex to the original church building, adding space for classrooms and a Fellowship Hall. After completion of the annex, folding doors were used to subdivide the rooms into Sunday School classrooms, adding bathrooms and a more modern kitchen. Concrete sidewalks were added along with landscaping and new shrubbery around the building.                             In January of 1964, the Board of Christian Education was elected for the first time. They were Milton Roberts as Chairman, with Mrs.Helen McNutt, Robert Henderson, Sara Sleasman, Charlotte Sadler and Naomi Coughenour.                                         In 1959 a nursery was added on a trial basis and continues today. In 1972, ground breaking for the Christian Education Annex took place and in 1975 the Abiding Memorial Fund Committee was established as a permanent committee.                                           In the year 2000, the original church building underwent a makeover. The entire area was gutted and redone. Since then, many other projects have been complete. Fresh paint, carpeting, tiling and paving of the parking lot have been done. Sadly the huge maple trees in the front lawn had to be removed. In June of 2007, the old shrubbery was removed and replaced with new plants and shrubs.
     The year 2007 was a celebration of OBBC's 150th anniversary. During this celebration of 150 years, we have come to realize the importance of our past. Our ancestors worked very hard to follow God's word as we do today. The goal of Olive Branch Baptist Church is to touch the future in ways that God leads us. We will look to him in all manners of our church life and trust that He will show us how to Touch the Future.

"I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward
call of God in Jesus Christ."
Philippians 3:14