Hi Vicky,

I got this from another list I was on and thought it was worth sharing.  I'm
glad you liked it.
God bless,
----- Original Message -----
From: "Vicki and The Rors" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2004 8:38 AM
Subject: Re: easter cookies


> 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.
> > Phone:  772-336-8747
> > Fax:  772-336-8595
> > E-mail:  gmtravel<not_me>@bellsouth.net
> > http://www.outtasighttravel.com