Garry,

Thanks for your unique activity.  I've seen some interesting cooking type
illustrations for Easter, but not this one.

Vicki

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Metzler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2004 6:17 AM
Subject: easter cookies


> If you have little ones, or know of someone who does, this is a neat
> family activity to be made the evening before Easter.
>
> You will need
>
> 1c. whole pecans
> 1 tsp. vinegar
> 3 egg whites
> pinch salt
> 1c. sugar
> zipper baggie
> wooden spoon
> tape
> Bible
>
> 1. Preheat oven to 300 (this is important-don't wait until you're half
> done with the recipe)
>
> 2. Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with the
> wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was
> arrested He was beaten by the Roman soldiers. Read John 19:1-3
>
> 3. Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 tsp. vinegar into mixing bowl.
> Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross he was given vinegar to
> drink. Read John 19:28-30
>
> 4. Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave
> His life to give us life. Read John 10:10-11
>
> 5. Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand. Let them taste it and
> brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears
> shed by Jesus' followers, and the bitterness of our own sin. Read
Luke23:27
>
> 6. So far the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add 1c. sugar. The
> sweet part of the story is that Jesus rose again. He died for our sins,
> and God raised him from the dead. All those who believe on the Lord Jesus
> Christ shall be saved. Read Romans 4:22-25; Luke 24:6; Psalm 34:8;
John3:16
>
> 7. Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks
> are formed. Explain that the color white represents the in God's eyes of
> those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Read Isa.1:18 and John 3:1-3
>
> 8. Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper covered cookie
> sheet. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body
> was laid. Read Matt. 27:57-60
>
> 9. Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF.
> Do not bake the cookies!
>
> 10. Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door. Explain that
> Jesus' tomb was sealed. Read Matt. 27:65-66
>
> 11. GO TO BED! Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the
> oven overnight. Jesus' followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed.
> Read John 16:20 and 22
>
> 12. On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice
> the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first
> Easter Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty. Read
> Matt. 28:1-9
>
>
> Regards, Gary Metzler
> Outta Sight Travel, Inc.
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