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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