Passion Week - Resurrection Cookies (Recipe)

I've share this before, but this is a recipe that I made with my children several times over the course of their growing up years. What a great way to teach the Biblical account of the Resurrection!

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You will need:

1 cup whole pecans
1 teaspoon vinegar
3 egg whites
a pinch salt
1 cup sugar
a zippered baggy
a wooden spoon
scotch tape
Bible

These are to be made the evening before Resurrection Sunday.  

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees *** (this is very important --- don't wait until you are half done with the recipe). 

Place pecans in zippered baggy 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 teaspoon 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 1 cup 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 the broken nuts. Drop by teaspoonsful onto waxed paper covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid. Read: Matthew 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: Matthew 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 16:20-22.

On Resurrection Sunday (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 Resurrection Sunday (Easter) morning Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty. Read: Matthew 28:1-9.

What a great way to share with your children the fact that we do, indeed, serve a risen Saviour and His name is Jesus! Praise be unto the Lord! 

Happy Passion Week!

Until next time...

~Rebecca

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Recipe: Braided Easter Egg Bread

I made this pretty braided bread last year to serve with lunch on Resurrection (Easter) Sunday. Even though I didn't get my ends sealed good and it kind of came apart on the back side, it still turned out nice. It was really good and everyone liked it! I thought I'd share the recipe with you here in time for Resurrection (Easter) Sunday this year! 🐇

Braided Easter Egg Bread

Do not cook the whole eggs. They will bake at the same time the bread does. The eggs can be dyed for extra color, if you desire.

BRAIDED EASTER EGG BREAD

2 1/2 cups flour, divided

1/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 package (2 1/2 teaspoons) active dry yeast

2/3 cup milk

2 tablespoons butter

2 eggs

5 whole eggs, dyed if desired

2 tablespoons butter, melted

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, salt, and yeast; stir well. Combine milk and butter in a small saucepan and heat until milk is warm and butter is softened but not melted. 

Gradually add the milk and butter to the flour mixture; stirring constantly. Add two eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat well. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out on a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.

Lightly grease or oil a large bowl (or spray with pan spray); place the dough in bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal size rounds; cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll each round into a long roll about 36-inches long and 1 1/2 inches thick. Using the two long pieces of dough, form a loosely braided ring leaving spaces for the five colored eggs. Seal the ends of the ring together and use your fingers to slide the eggs between the braids of the dough.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place loaf on a buttered baking sheet and cover loosely with a damp towel. Place loaf in a warm place and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes. Brush risen loaf with melted butter.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. 

Yield: 1 1-pound loaf

Servings: 10

Braided Easter Egg Bread Before Baking

Until next time...

~Rebecca

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Here in southwest Missouri it may be storming right now, but our spirits are not dampened! ✞ I pray that this post finds you and yours rejoicing in a risen Savior on this glorious Resurrection morn! 

Yesterday was jam packed with activity and I never did get a chance to sit down and put together a post. 

I boiled and dyed a dozen brown eggs in the morning...

...and decorated our dogwood tree for the community drive-thru egg hunt.

Dogwood Tree Decorated With Eggs

Dogwood Tree Decorated With Eggs

People decorated their windows and yards with eggs and the good news of Jesus Christ. Then, starting at 2:00 in the afternoon, area families drove around to see the displays and count the eggs, and a few of the churches gave out goodies to the children. 

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Of all the lovely displays in our town, this was my favorite...

At seven o' clock in the evening we participated in a city-wide prayer event. Folks met on Main Street then, led by the mayor, we drove around the town and each family prayed over our town from their cars. We plan to do it again next month.

Then, last night, while I was working in the kitchen and preparing food for today, we watched the Branson Sight and Sound production of Jesus on-line for free. Here's the link for anyone who is interested in watching (it runs through tonight). Click HERE.

It's time for church, so I will end with this...

I wrote this song back in 1990. Even though you all can't hear the tune, I hope you enjoy the words. God bless one and all! And Happy Resurrection Sunday!

HE IS RISEN

They placed a scarlett robe around Him
A crown of thorns upon His head
They mocked and spit upon Him
Then to crucify away they led
Upon His cross was written words
This is how they read
"Jesus, the King of the Jews!"

CHORUS:

He is risen!
He is risen!
Oh, yes, my Savior's risen!
He's washed me white as snow
Salvation to me He's shown
He is risen!
He is risen!
Oh, yes, my Savior's risen!
"Jesus, the King of  the Jews!"

Two thieves were crucified with Him
One on either side
Darkness fell across the land
In the ninth hour Jesus cried,
"My God! My God! My Father, Thee!
Why hast thou forsaken Me?"
"Jesus, the King of the Jews!"

CHORUS

After three days of mourning
The death of my Lord
An angel did appear
And rolled the stone away
Behold! Behold!
Where Jesus had lay
The tomb was found empty
Upon that blessed day!
Jesus Christ is King!

CHORUS

Copyright 1990
Words and Music by Rebecca Knox

Until next time,

~Rebecca

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Good evening, Ladies! 💗 How is everyone doing this fine Wednesday evening??? 

I was hoping to get this post out earlier today, but, ended up being gone most of the day, so am just now getting around to working on it. As I write this, it is 89 degrees and HOT! 😰 BUT winter is returning tonight, so I won't be hot for long! 😆

Today has been a busy day here! Papa and I put Easter Story Snack Bags together for the grandlittles last night and delivered them to each household today.

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It was wonderful seeing all of our grandchildren but one! I'll be so glad when all of this is over and we can get together as a family and celebrate all the things that we've missed by being apart!

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While we were out (and close by) we ran on in to Pittsburg to get crickets for Clementine. We haven't been able to find a single one in the wild around the place yet this spring and I know that she had to be getting hungry. It's been a while since we've been able to make our way to the pet store and the closest one is 20 miles away.

Our Darlin' Clementine

While we were out and about today we saw our first monarch butterfly of the season...

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...and while we were in Lamar we stopped by Walmart .

I bought pink tulips and my oldest daughter gave me pink Easter lillies today. What a beautiful treat!

Sedar Meal

This was our sedar table tonight. I wasn't thinking about Passover when I planned the week's menus on Monday. I changed things up at the last minute and grabbed a few things at the store today to round out a sedar meal tonight. We will save tonight's scheduled meal for another night.

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As soon as we got home I made some homemade matzah bread. To view the recipe for it click HERE.

Do any of you here celebrate Passover? If so, what are some of the things that you do (or have done in the past) to celebrate?

Well, Ladies, I'm going to end this post here and call it a day. I had more that I wanted to share with you, but it's getting late and I'm beat. I will try to be with you all again tomorrow. G'night! 💗

Until next time,
~Rebecca

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Passion Week - Resurrection Cookies (Recipe)

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I made this recipe with my children several times when they were growing up and have shared it multiple times here on Hearth and Home over the years, but what a great way to teach the Biblical account of the Resurrection! It's worth sharing again!

You will need:

1 cup whole pecans
1 teaspoon vinegar
3 egg whites
a pinch salt
1 cup sugar
a zippered baggy
a wooden spoon
scotch tape
Bible

Instructions:

These are to be made the evening before Resurrection Sunday.  

Preheat oven to 300 degrees *** (this is very important --- don't wait until you are half done with the recipe). 

Place pecans in zippered baggy 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 teaspoon 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 1 cup 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 the broken nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet that has been covered with wax paper. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid. Read: Matthew 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: Matthew 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 16:20-22.

On Resurrection Sunday (Easter) morning, open the oven door and give everyone a cookie.  Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! 

On the first Resurrection Sunday (Easter) morning Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty. Read: Matthew 28:1-9.

What a great way to share with your children the fact that we do, indeed, serve a risen Saviour and His name is Jesus! Praise be unto the Lord! 

Happy Passion Week!

Until next time...

~Rebecca

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As Passion Week begins I am reminded of the many in-depth Bible studies that our family has done over the years concerning that "final week" in Jesus's life and all that it entailed. 

Here is a reading schedule that covers the Triumphal Entry through the Resurrection. I'd like to invite you to follow along as we focus our hearts and minds on all that Jesus endured during that final week life wrapped in human flesh for my sake and for yours. 

Won't you join me?

Sunday (Palm Sunday) - The Triumphal Entry 

    Matthew 21:1-11

    Mark 11:1-11
    Luke 19:28-44    

    John 12:12-19

Monday - Clearing of the Temple

    Matthew 21:10-17

    Mark 11:15-18

    Luke 19:45-48

Tuesday - Day of Controversy and Parables

    Matthew 21:23 - 24:51

    Mark 11:27 - 13:37

    Luke 20:1 - 21:36

Wednesday - Not Mentioned in the Gospels

Thursday - Passover (The Last Supper)

    Matthew 26:17-30

    Mark 14:12-26

    Luke 22:7-23

    John 13:1-30

Friday - Crucifixion

    Matthew 27:1-66

    Mark 15:1-47

    Luke 22:66 - 23:56

    John 18:28 -19:37

             In The Tomb

    Matthew 27:57-61

    Mark 15:42-47

    Luke 23:50-56
    John 19:38-42

Resurrection (Easter) Sunday -The Empty Tomb

    Matthew 28:1-13

    Mark 16:1-20

    Luke 24:1-49

    John 20:1-31

Stay in the Word and have a beautiful and blessed Holy Week!

Until next time...

~Rebecca

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