Dorcas - MSSS Bible Lesson

Dorcas

Scripture Reference: Acts 9:36-43

Illustrating the Story

Use MSSS Bible Character Crafts to create characters for story-telling.
Church of God, International (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- We Show Our Creator Love When We Love Others
Keys for Kids
- A Good Name
- A Pretty Picture
Mission Arlington Survey - Acts to Revelation - Lesson 9: Dorcas is Alive
NAD Kindergarten/Primary SS Program Helps
- The Woman Everyone Loved
Use clothes from a dress-up box to dress each child with an article of clothing to show how Dorcas used to sew and give away clothes for others. Alternatively use Bible costumes to illustrate the same concept.

Don't forget to check out MSSS Bible Craft and Activities for Any Story for more ideas.

Colouring Pages/Activity Sheets

From Calvary Chapel Old Testament/New Testament (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
- Peter Raises Tabitha
Dorcas
Garden of Praise (Worksheet) Peter and Dorcas

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Crafts

Danielle's Place Dorcas helps the poor
Danielle's Place - Paper Craft Projects (Page 2) has an idea that can be adapted for this story. Cut out a paper doll chain. Dress each paper doll with pieces of fabric to illustrate Dorcas' sewing for others.
Enchanted Learning's Paper Gingerbread People could also be adapted for this.
Kids Sunday School
- Helping Hands
- Helping Hands (Preschool Version)
MSSS - Sharing/Helping Hands
SundaySchoolCrafts.com
- Helping Hands Wreath
- Sew a Treat