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Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with a 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 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 Luke 23:27.

So far, the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add 1c. 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 Psalm 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 God's eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Read Isaiah 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 rock 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 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

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AN EVERY DAY SURVIVAL KIT

Toothpick

Rubber band

Band-Aid

Pencil

Eraser

Chewing Gum

Mint

Candy Kiss

Tea Bag

Here's Why:

Toothpick--To remind you to pick out the good qualities in others. Matthew 7:1

Rubber band--To remind you to be flexible, things might not always go the way you want, but will work out. Romans 8:28

Band-Aid--To remind you to heal hurt feelings, yours or someone else's. Colossians 3:12-14

Pencil--To remind you to list your blessings every day. Ephesians 1:3

Eraser--To remind you that everyone makes mistakes and it's OK. Genesis 50:15-21

Chewing Gum--To remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything. Philippians 4:13

Mint--To remind you that you are worth a mint to your Heavenly Father John 3:16-17

Candy Kiss--To remind you that everyone needs a kiss or hug every day. 1 John 4:7

Tea Bag--To remind you to relax daily and go over that list of God's Blessings. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

This is a gift to you, May God richly bless you to the world, you may just be somebody, but to somebody you may be the world.

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