“Ladies’ Aide”

Dorcas, also known as Tabitha, was a disciple in Joppa. She devoted herself to good works and deeds, aiding the widows by providing them with clothing that she had sewn herself.  She loved and was loved, which became more and more evident when she became ill and died. It was then their turn to serve her, the ladies readying her body for burial. Peter was sent for, and found all the widows weeping upon his arrival. In the same fashion as Jesus with the young girl, Peter demanded that Dorcas rise, and she did. You can read about Dorcas in Acts 9:36-42.

I chose to do a block called “Ladies Aide” for Dorcas. She lived the prime example of a Christian life, by providing aide to those in need. The blue is for the tears poured out by all the people who loved her, the button fabric to represent her handy work. The stars in the background fabric represent all the souls that were saved because of Dorcas’ ministry in life and death.