for it?
K. McCain: It was an unintentional decision. God really laid it in my lap. I’ ve always had a heart to help and to problem solve. There was a ministry that didn’ t have the resources for a women’ s ministry and a few of my friends confided in me about their desire to start a women’ s program at this church. Unfortunately, their leadership wouldn’ t allow it, so, I figured, since I’ m constantly doing personal devotions, maybe they’ d like to join me. This was in June of 2013. I was only married for 1 month when I found myself hosting 9 women in my living room every Tuesday night, discussing scripture and ways we could share God’ s love in our community. By 2014, there were 12 women between the ages of 19 and 27, joining me for Bible Study and Prayer. The first devotion we did was Lord I want to Know You, by Kay Arthur. In 2015, we received our Federal accreditation as a 501c( 3) nonprofit organization and we are currently completing our 17th Bible Study.
HimPower: How many young women are currently involved, and how can others get involved or support your efforts?
K. McCain: Currently, there are 17 active members spanning from Fayetteville, Winston Salem, Greensboro, Charlotte, Cornelius in North Carolina and one special Pearl who Skypes in from Hawaii Because our membership base is in North Carolina, those in the area are welcome to join us by inquiring through our email or social media accounts. Instagram is a great way to learn intimate details about us, such as viewing videos, interviews and pictures. Another way to connect with us is through our website which is www. Pearlsof- HopeOutreach. org. If anyone is interested in supporting us financially, all giving is tax deductible through our website and would truly be a blessing for all the outreaches we conduct. We do our best to raise the funds we need, but every donation— no matter how small— helps our mission to bless those in need. This is our passion: to take what we are learning in our Bible Studies and apply it to real life situations, people and environments.
HimPower: What can you tell us about your husband?
K. McCain: Jarrett. I love him. My
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