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Resurrection Rolls Recipe The week before Easter, I call the kids into the kitchen for a special breakfast treat, Resurrection Rolls to help prepare them for the celebration of our risen king. I don't have a problem with letting them dye eggs or eat marshmallow peeps (we don't do the Easter bunny though) but I do make sure they understand the true meaning of Easter. This fun activity helps to get the point across! The ingredient list is simple: 2 (10 oz) Cans Refrigerated Biscuits 1 (10.5 Oz) Bag Marshmallows 1/2 Cup Sugar 3 Tablespoons Cinnamon 1/4 Cup Melted Butter While the oven is preheating to 400 degrees, the children combine the sugar and cinnamon. I hand each one a flattened biscuit and they place "Jesus" (the marshmallow) in the tomb. They fold it up so the edges are wrapped firmly around the marshmallow and then dip it into the "oil," (butter). Then they dip it into the "spices," cinnamon and sugar. I place them in the ov...

The Beginner's Bible has now released a fun filled Sticker and Activity book for your little one to enjoy this spring called Come Celebrate Easter . This 16-page activity book is colorful and engaging for children in preschool through first grade. In the center of the book is a sticker page with over fifty reusable stickers to be used throughout the activities. The pages are a glossy material so the stickers can be used over and over again, if desired. The book includes coloring pages, a word search, handwriting practice and puzzles.  The book begins by explaining who Jesus is and continues with the story of Palm Sunday going through the Holy Week including the Crucifixion, Resurrection and finally His Ascension to heaven. For children already familar with these events, this book is a great reinforcement to remind them of what Jesus did for them! On the other hand, this would also be an excellent resource to share this message with young children who have not yet been expose...