Tabitha, Arise!

Acts 9:39-43 
39 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them. 40 But Peter put them all out, and knelt down and prayed. And turning to the body he said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. 41 Then he gave her his hand and lifted her up; and when he had called the saints and widows, he presented her alive. 42 And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed on the Lord. 43 So it was that he stayed many days in Joppa with Simon, a tanner.

A woman who was known for doing good died, and the disciples brought an apostle to help.  Peter had faith to see what God wanted to do, and told her to arise from death to life.  All those in the region heard and trusted Christ because of it.  They did not all bring their dead for life, but all who were dead came for life eternal.  So Peter stayed longer there, presumably to teach and tell more of the words of life that is the good news.