The Red Cross Baptist Church is actually located in rural Randolph County, just south of the Guilford County line. It is part of the Baptist Bible Fellowship International denomination of churches. The closest small town is Climax, an unincorporated community claimed by both Guilford and Randolph Counties, at the intersection of North Carolina Highways 22 & 62. Celebrating their quirky names, Native Tarheel Charles Kuralt brought national attention to North Carolina communities like Climax, Toast, and Whynot.  Kuralt would have liked this sign. It is a great way to promote a church that might otherwise go unnoticed along an unassuming country road. 

If you are “on the road” and decide to visit Climax, consider eating at the Backyard Grill next to the Citgo Gas Station. They have great homemade food, fast service, and sell ice cream from the nearby Homeland Creamery. We held an impromptu sports banquet there and the order was 100% accurate for our table of 26 hungry people. Plus, they were able to seat us together.

Thank you for visiting GDP this Sunday as we share our weekly religious post. See previous entries here.