Week 35: The Gift of Helps

Supporting Others (Acts 9:36–43)

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My Bible Story

Tabitha (also called Dorcas) was known for helping the poor. She made clothes for widows and was full of good works. When she died, the believers were heartbroken. Peter prayed, and God brought her back to life! Her life showed the power of serving others with a joyful heart.

What This Teaches Us

  • The gift of helps is powerful and valuable.
  • Helping others shows the love of Jesus.
  • Small acts of kindness matter to God.
  • We can all serve someone in need.

Memory Verse

“Serve one another humbly in love.” — Galatians 5:13

Activities

  • Helping Hands Tree: Kids add paper “hands” with acts of kindness.
  • Dorcas Sewing Craft: Paper clothes symbolizing kindness.
  • Secret Helper Challenge: Do a kind deed anonymously this week.

Prayer

Lord, give me a heart to help others. Show me people I can bless today. Amen.

Discussion Questions

  1. What kind things did Dorcas do?
  2. Why is helping others important?
  3. How can you use the gift of helps?
  4. What small kindness can you show today?

Quiz

  1. Dorcas helped by…
    A. Fighting
    B. Making clothes
    C. Singing
    D. Teaching
  2. The gift of helps is…
    A. Unimportant
    B. Powerful
    C. Only for adults
    D. Rare
  3. Helping shows…
    A. Anger
    B. Jesus’ love
    C. Pride
    D. Strength
  4. Acts of kindness are…
    A. Small but meaningful
    B. Useless
    C. Silly
    D. Wrong
  5. We should help…
    A. No one
    B. Only friends
    C. Everyone we can
    D. Only family