Character Biographies
In the following pages you will see a couple of fact sheets to help your young people get a little bit of the flavour of the people spoken of in the readings for this weekend.
This social media style is very familiar with young people and it may be more possible to use this format to get some good teaching through to your groups.
You will see that the St Dismas card has been left blank, this is to allow young people to create their own. There are a few legends of St Dismas out there, but also groups will also have a chance to reflect on a little of their own experiences. Date Found: David (King) 1000 BC
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What’s on your mind David?
Checked in at: Hebron Occupation: Shepherd/Warrior/King of Israel
King David has just uploaded 73 psalms
Goliath has just challenged you to a battle. Will you accept?
Did you know: King David is mentioned 1,127 times in the Bible more than Paul and even Jesus!
David just added “Tribe of Judah” to their family
Samuel is your best friend – he has checked out your profile the most. Click here to see what your other friends are up to
Date Found: Paul [did you mean Saul?] 50 AD v
What’s on your mind Paul?
Checked in at: Prison (Acts 28:16, 30)
Cornelius just invited you to an event: My Baptism see more…
Paul just joined a group – The Council of Jerusalem
Paul just invited Timothy to play the Flame fanning game
Eutychus just fell out of a window LOL (Acts 20:9-12)
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Jesus asks… “why are you persecuting me”
Paul just liked 3 photos from the album Stephens stoning
Date Found: Dismas (AKA Penitent thief) 33 AD v
What’s on your mind Dismas?
Checked in at: Paradise (today)