From staff reports
Actor/minister Ken Bevel will be the guest speaker at the Radiance Dessert Reception from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 28 at Cross Community Church at 31 Shell Point Recreation Park, Beaufort.
Bevel, a former a former United States Marine Corps officer, portrayed Lieutenant Michael Simmons in the 2008 inspirational movie “Fireproof” and Nathan Hayes in the 2011 movie “Courageous.
After 20 years of active service in the Marine Corps, including tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, Bevel retired to serve in the ministry. He is the Senior Associate Pastor of Membership and Local Missions at Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Ga.
A native of Jacksonville, Fla., Bevel is a graduate of the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering Technology. He’s a graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School with a Master of Business Administration degree in Logistics Management.
Bevel and his wife Lauana have been married for 27 years and have two children, Kyra and Kaleb.
This event is a fundraiser for Radiance Women’s Center. A financial appeal will be made.
Seating is limited. Those interested in attending are asked to reserve a seat at https://bit.ly/3PrqWZj.
