"Friend Request:4-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum" helps children build healthy, Christ-centered friendships in an increasingly online world. This curriculum teaches young people how to choose good friends and follow Jesus' example of true friendship.

Free Week #1 Lesson Plan:
​Week 1- Friend Request (PDF)​

Lesson 1: Friend Filter

Bible Story: Matthew 7:24-27 (The wise and foolish builder) Proverbs 12:26

Main Idea: Just like picking the best game to play, we need to pick the best friends who help us grow and feel good.

Lesson 2: Be Your Own Bestie

Bible Story: Psalm 139:13-14 (David's praise for being wonderfully made)

Main Idea: Just like customizing your favorite character in a video game, remember God made you special and loves you just the way you are!

Lesson 3: Jesus is Your Super Friend

Bible Story: John 15:12-15 (Jesus calls us friends)

Main Idea: Jesus is like the superhero of friends. He loves us all the time, no matter what, and He's always there to help!

Lesson 4: Kindness Counts

Bible Story: Ruth 2:10-12 (Ruth's kindness to Naomi)

Main Idea: Just like in a quest game where small items can unlock big levels, little kind things we do can make a big difference in our friends’ lives.

Teach for Eternity: The weekly gospel connection in this curriculum helps children see how Christian values guide friendships, emphasizing forgiveness and love as Jesus taught.

Meet the Current Moment: The digital applications make these lessons relevant, teaching kids to safely and wisely handle online interactions. Together, these elements empower children to build healthy relationships and navigate the digital world with confidence and faith.

Setting: Children’s Church or Sunday School

Translation: This study is written to work with any Bible translations.