Shrek:Shrek: A King Giving Up A King Giving Up

The Kingdom The Kingdom For FriendshipFor Friendship

Message by Troy Pomeroy with Chad McComasMessage by Troy Pomeroy with Chad McComasAnd adapted by Kathryn LambertonAnd adapted by Kathryn Lamberton

He’d rather live in He’d rather live in comfortable surroundings comfortable surroundings with his friends. with his friends. Friendships are so Friendships are so important for a good life. important for a good life.

The touching story-line in The touching story-line in Shrek the Third Shrek the Third is about a is about a person next in line for the person next in line for the kingship, yet he has no desire kingship, yet he has no desire to have the job. to have the job.

Friendships are more important than position or power. These never lead to true satisfaction …rather they only disappoint and leave one empty.

The following message about friendship reminds us of some old stories of the power of friends and it points us to the only true friend we can count on.

Sometimes friends care for us Sometimes friends care for us and look after us. and look after us.

● ● They take us on their They take us on their journeys and adventures and journeys and adventures and put our needs and the honor of put our needs and the honor of our friendship above their own our friendship above their own needs. needs.

● ● And if we’re really lucky, they And if we’re really lucky, they may bail us out of trouble may bail us out of trouble we’ve gotten ourselves into.we’ve gotten ourselves into.

Other times, good friends empathize with our trouble Other times, good friends empathize with our trouble and bring comfort to us. and bring comfort to us. ● ● This is what friends do when they hear about all of This is what friends do when they hear about all of your troubles.your troubles.

What is Friendship?What is Friendship?

Friendship – is when you know and Friendship – is when you know and understand someone. You trust them and understand someone. You trust them and care for them. You can count on that care for them. You can count on that person. person.

Who are your Friends?Who are your Friends?

Friends are people that you can trust.Friends are people that you can trust. Friends are loyal. You can count on them to Friends are loyal. You can count on them to

help you.help you. Friends are people you know very well.Friends are people you know very well. Friends sometimes will tell you secrets Friends sometimes will tell you secrets

because they trust you.because they trust you.

Losing a FriendLosing a Friend

If you lie to a friend you may lose them as a If you lie to a friend you may lose them as a friend.friend.

Telling a friend’s secret may cause you to Telling a friend’s secret may cause you to lose a friend.lose a friend.

Not helping a friend when they need you Not helping a friend when they need you can also cause you to lose them as a friend.can also cause you to lose them as a friend.

Making FriendsMaking Friends

To make a friend, just ask.To make a friend, just ask. Invite someone to join you in a game, at Invite someone to join you in a game, at

lunch, or just to talk.lunch, or just to talk.

Friends can also share such deep love, commitment, Friends can also share such deep love, commitment, and loyalty toward each other that they refuse to be and loyalty toward each other that they refuse to be separated. separated.

● ● How lucky you are to have a friend that is always by How lucky you are to have a friend that is always by your side! your side!