Dorcas Days
Mission Work

Dorcas, also called Tabitha, is a woman described in the New Testament, in the Book of Acts. She is significant because of her charitable nature, the fact that she was a disciple of Christ, and also because through Peter’s faith, she is raised from the dead. She may be used as an example of the truly charitable woman in daily living, and for pursuing a lifestyle consistent with strong Christian values. Read Acts 9:36-42 to learn about Dorcas.

The Dorcas Days Project Coordinators are Tempest Kuykendall, Sandy Risdal, and Cindy Stole.

Items needed for Dorcas Days (held in February)

for School Kits, Baby Care Kits, Personal Care Kits or Fabric Kits:

baby T-shirts (lightweight)

baby gowns and sleepers (without feet)

baby sweaters/or sweatshirts (with or without hood)

baby hats/caps

baby socks

baby diapers (prefer flat fold)

baby receiving blankets

large safety pins

fabric - cotton or cotton blend

2 1/2 yards of 60"

3 yards of 44"-45"

4 yards of 36"

spools of thread (no buttons or needles)

sheets (for lining quilts)

child's scissors (blunt/safety)

lined notebook paper tablets (70 sheets per notebook)

new pencils with erasers (unsharpened)

new ballpoint pens (no gel ink)

pencil sharpeners

rulers

crayons (16-24 per box)

erasers

full bath towels (~27"x52") (replaces hand towel & wash cloth)

bars of soap (4-5 oz.)

sturdy large combs

nail clippers (no files)

toothbrushes (no toothpaste)

(no band-aids)

Please drop your donations in one of collections boxes to be placed at both entrances. Boxes will be marked "Dorcas Days." Thank you in advance!

__ quilts *** __ layettes *** __ bandages

__ school kits *** __ health kits