The Pregnancy Care Center Board of Directors proudly announces Kirk Walden as the 2013 Celebrate Life Banquet keynote speaker.

Walden is a former pregnancy center director and founder of LifeTrends, a company serving more than 1,100 life-affirming ministries in the United States and throughout the world. The Celebrate Life Banquet will be held at Englewood Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Feb. 21.

“Kirk has a challenging and unique perspective on the future of pregnancy centers,” said Kay F. Gurganus, PCC Executive Director. “An evening with Kirk is a journey filled with laughter, challenge, vision and hope – a night you will remember for years to come.”

Walden’s journey to pregnancy care ministry leads through life as a sports writer, professional golfer and nine years as a single dad. He also is a writer whose perspective and devotionals have appeared in publications across the nation and on the website of Focus on the Family.

“If you are ready to create a true culture of life in America,” Gurganus said. “Walden brings a powerful perspective on how the battle will be won in this generation. In addition, be prepared for a surprising view on the true impact of pregnancy resource ministries all over the country.”

For more information about the 2013 Celebrate Life Banquet, contact the Pregnancy Care Center at 252-446-2273. Reservations are required and should be made by Feb. 12.

All pledges and contributions to the Pregnancy Care Center are tax-deductible and remain in the local community.

Funds are used to provide a variety of free services vital to the well being of families in our community which include: pregnancy tests, medically referenced education about pregnancy, abortion, sexual health, HIV and syphilis testing, STD screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea, limited ultrasounds, fatherhood classes, abstinence counseling, and adoption information. Clothing and furnishings for mother and baby are available through the HOPE program, and Healing Encouragement for Abortion Related Trauma offers support groups and Bible studies. Contributions also enable the Worth Waiting4! program to reach more than 4,000 teenagers in local schools and churches with abstinence presentations.