Lesson 11 Pages 1,3,4,5,6,7 - Teach Acts 9:36-43 (Dorcas)

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Lesson material for teaching Acts 9:36-43 through the story of Dorcas. Focuses on how Dorcas showed God’s love by providing clothing to people in need, and how her community turned to Peter when she died. Includes child-centered questions about God’s provision, gratitude, and unexpected ways help may come. Provides classroom activities and guidance for a clothing-collection game, dramatic play snack center, Bible verse reinforcement, and age-appropriate teaching tips.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages6

Reading Time15 min

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Teacher ChallengeRead Acts 9:36-43. # Who? Dorcas,Dorcas's friends,PeterWhat?Dorcas made clothes for others;when shedied,God showed His love and help to herby bringing her back to life when Peterprayed (Acts 9:36-43) How can this story make adifference in your own life andin the lives of the children youteach? While we don't know muchabout Dorcas and how she cameto join God's family,we do knowthat she was a generous pro-vider of clothing to those whoneeded it—no small matter,for in those days,any piece ofclothing was a valuable item!Wedo know that when she becameill and died,her friends knewwhere to go for help:They hadheard that Peter was stayingnearby and they immediatelywent to fetch him.When he ar-rived,he saw the proof of God’skind provision through Dorcas.Through prayer,he understoodthat God was ready to bring herback to life—and He did! # When &Where? When Peter was traveling from city to city tovisit believers in Jesus,in the city of JoppaWhy?To help children understand that God’shelp is shown to them by the way Heprovides for them # Goals For each child Tell what Dorcas did to showGod's love and help to others2Name a person God gives to helphim or her·What is a place in your life right now where you need God's provision?3Express thanks to God for His help ·In what unexpected way might God bring that provision?Imagine God showed His absolute love and ability to provide for a dire need in a dramatic way.Ourneeds might not be as overwhelming as those of Dorcas's friends,but God's provision andHis power are unchanged!His help is always available to us.Whether our need is small orhuge,He is able to provide in both everyday and unexpected ways! ## Bible Verse “God's love for us is great.”(See 1 John 3:1) Tear out this Bible Tuck-In""and place it in your Bible for class use. # Play Leann ■Art Center Game Center ## Collect Collect Bible,construction paper,scissors,crayons or markers;option- Bible,two laundry baskets,several items of clothing. al—2-inch(5-cm)squares of fabric or tissue paper,glue. ## Prepare Prepare Place one basket in an open area of theroom.Place clothing items in other bas-ket,and place basket across the room. Cut construction paperinto a variety of large clothing shapes (shirts,pants,dresses,etc.). Do ## Do Children choose and color clothing shapes.(Optional:Children glue fabric or tissue pa-per squares to clothing shapes.) Children take turns to run to filled bas-ket,choose an item of clothing and walkto place it in the empty basket.Play con-tinues until all items of clothing havebeen moved. ## Teaching Tip Stack several sheets of construction papertogether to cut several shapes at once. Teaching Tip Children like feeling helpful.Invite children to help fold clothesbefore putting them away. Alternate Idea Instead of cutting outshapes,draw stickfigures on large ## Talk About ·Our Bible story todayis abouta woman named Dorcas.Dorcasmade clothes for people who neededthem.Who helped you with your clothesthis morning? sheets of paper.Children glue clothingshapes to stick fgures. ·God loved Dorcas.When Dorcas died,Peterprayed for her.God answered Peter's prayer andmade Dorcas alive again.Then Dorcas could showGod's love to other people again. Tip for Younger ChildrenProvide only shirt shapes foryounger children to color. ●Refer to your open Bible and point to 1 John 3:1.TheBible says,“God's love for us is great.”God lovesus!He gives us people who help us.Jimmy,whohelped you this morning? ·Pray,Thank You,God,for helping us.Weare glad for Your love. Tip for Younger ChildrenPlace the baskets close to eachother and demonstrate how todo the activity before playing. # Dramatic Play Center Snack Center Collect Collect Bible,dress up clothes. Bible,graham crackers,vanilla frosting orsoftened cream cheese,plastic knives,cutfruit,napkins. Ask,Who takes care of you?Volunteers answer.Children dress upin clothes to show who takes care o

FAQs

Who is the Bible story about in Acts 9:36-43, and what did she do?

The story centers on Dorcas, who made clothes for people who needed them.

What happened after Dorcas died, and how was she brought back to life?

Dorcas died, her friends found Peter, and Peter prayed; God answered by bringing her back to life.

How can children connect this story to their own lives and needs?

Children are guided to name someone God gives to help them, identify a place where they need God’s provision, and express thanks for God’s help, including unexpected ways He provides.

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