When four young teenagers met each other for the first time they had no idea how the events which followed would change their lives in such an amazing way, or draw them together in a lasting friendship.
Mark, from Jerusalem, hot headed and wanting to be part of a rebellion that would free his country from the tyranny of Rome.
Daniel, from Jericho, hoping to leave the service of Rome to teach the Scriptures and wait for the Messiah.
Izzy, from Samaria, fearful of the secret becoming known that could bring her once again into the clutches of the slave dealer.
Rhoda, who was content to serve and to learn.
Their brief meeting with Jesus of Nazareth had set them on a road of discovery where each of them would find a true vocation. All, in their own individual way, would play a part in carrying out Jesus’ command.
‘Go and teach all nationals baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and the Holy Spirit.’
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