RESSURECTION SUNDAY STORY COOKIES......

My Siser, Mary, sent this to me today...thought you might like to try it. Jo


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> RESURRECTION SUNDAY STORY COOKIES
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> You need:
> 1 c. whole pecans
> 1 tsp. vinegar
> 3 egg whites
> pinch salt
> 1 c. sugar
> zipper baggie
> wooden spoon
> tape
> Bible
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> Preheat oven to 300 F. (this in important - don't wait till you are half
> way done with the recipe!) 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.
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> Read John 19:1-3
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> 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.
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> Read John 19:28-30.
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> Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave
> His life to give us life.
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> Read John 10:10-11.
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> 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.
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> Read Luke 23:27.
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> So far the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add 1 c. sugar. Explain
> that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves
> us He wants us to know and belong to Him.
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> Read Ps. 34:8 and John 3:16.
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> Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks
> are formed. Explain that the color white represents the purity in God's
> eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus.
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> Read Isa.1:18 and John 3:1-3
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> 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.
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> Read Matt. 27:57-60.
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> Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF.
> Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door. Explain that
> Jesus' tomb was sealed.
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> Read Matt. 27:65-66.
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> 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.
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> Read John 16:20 and 22.
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> 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.
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> Read Matt. 28:1-9.
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> HE HAS RISEN!!!!!
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> -- Author Unknown
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