KERMIT, W.Va. (AP) — A drag show benefit for cancer research in the tiny coalfields town of Kermit has one local church warning that the devil is coming to Kermit.

Resident Lark Muncy, who has been performing drag shows as Ashley Stone for four years, said Saturday's Witches Ball is a chance for some fun in the Mingo County town of roughly 200 residents.

Besides Muncy, characters Tammy Faye Sinclair, Caira Myst and Victoria Stone are scheduled to perform at the Kermit Community Center.

The 23-year-old graduate of Tug Valley High School said he drew inspiration for his character from TV evangelist Tammy Faye Bakker and his grandmother Wyzona, among others.

But concerned members of the Jesus Name Tabernacle in nearby Gray Eagle don't see anything fun about drag shows.

Minister Charles Parsley called them immoral and expressed concern that the performers will try to recruit children.

"The devil is coming to Kermit," Parsley said. "People need to realize this is dangerous."

Parsley's church has rented the community center for the night before the ball to host a special prayer service.

Assistant Pastor Dan Howard said church members also have added Muncy to their prayer list.

"We want them to know that God loves them," he said. "God doesn't hate sinners, he hates the sin."

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Information from: Williamson Daily News, http://www.williamsondailynews.com/