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DORCAS By Jill Kemp
Illustrated by Richard Gunther
In the Bible the story about Dorcas inspires us to take care of poor people. What can I do to help them?
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In the seaside town of Joppa Dorcas was always busy sewing coats to give to
poor widows and their children. 2
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She loved to take care of them, the way Jesus
had done, showing God’s love by being kind and helpful.
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When Dorcas got sick and died, her friends remembered how much she had helped others
and had believed in God’s son Jesus. 4
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Jesus’s disciple and helper, Peter, had healed a sick man in the next town.
Her friends went and asked Peter to come quickly and heal Dorcas too.
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Peter went to Joppa and prayed for Dorcas, as Jesus had shown him. “Father God you alone have power
to bring Dorcas back to life.” 6
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As Peter prayed Dorcas opened her eyes and sat up.
Peter thanked God for answering his prayer.
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Everyone was happy to see Dorcas alive and well.
It was a miracle and many began to follow Jesus and to help poor people.
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