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Suggest a better descriptionPreheat oven to 300 degrees F. 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. 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. Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life. Read John 10:10-11. Sprinkle a little salt into each childs hand. Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesusfollowers, and the bitterness of our own sin. Read Luke 23:27. 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. Read Ps. 34:8 and John 3:16. 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 Gods eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Read Isa. 1:18 and John 3:1-3. 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. 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. Read Matt. 27:65-66. 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. On Resurrection morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first Resurrection day Jesus followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty. Read Matt. 28:1-9. HE HAS RISEN! _\,,/ Pat Smile God Loves You From: Zookeeper Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #10 by maintech@ne.infi.net on Mar 29, 99
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Serving Size: 1 Batch (1420g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 1 Batch | ||
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Calories: 4156 | ||
Calories from Fat: 1460 (35%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 162.2g | 216 % | |
Saturated Fat 13.8g | 69 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 91.4g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 48.4g | ||
Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
Sodium 986.2mg | 34 % | |
Potassium 1903.7mg | 50 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 635.5g | 187 % | |
Dietary Fiber 21.6g | 86 % | |
Sugars, other 613.9g | ||
Protein 85.3g | 122 % | |
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Calories per serving: 4156
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