Tabitha

Light a candle and remember the presence of God is with you.

Cut out the pieces to help you tell this story.

There are times and places when women are treated as less important than men.

This is not right. God loves us all. (Pause.)

Yet, my name is still a part of God’s story.

Your name is also a part of God’s story. (Draw a heart with your finger.)

My name is TABITHA, or sometimes I am called Dorcus.

Place Tabitha in front of you.

My story is found between the stories of Jesus and the letters at the end of the Bible.

Take time to look at the Bible timeline at the bottom.

Jesus had already left the Earth again, and his followers were the ones sharing his stories and miracles.

Peter, who had been one of Jesus’ closest friends was nearby my house when I died.

I had lived my life devoted to doing God’s good work, and it seemed like my life was over. I had died and everyone was sad.

Peter was brought to my house and my friends shared stories about me and showed him things I had made.

Peter then came over and prayed by me. Then something very strange happened.

I heard Peter’s voice say, “Get up!” So, instead of dying, I got up. I kept doing God’s work of love, and others joined in because of my story.

Sometimes when we think we are done sharing God’s love, we are not.

My name is Tabitha. I am part of God’s story.