Prodigal Turnovers

All four of these are types of turnovers that the kids can easily make to represent parts of the story. After baking, they taste their way through the story again as the teacher asks questions.

Turning over a new leaf in your own life by returning to God, just like in the parable, isn't a bad metaphor either!

1. Marshmallow Turnover (aka the old "empty tomb" turnover recipe) Wasted money = Something that disappears when cooked just like the Prodigal's money!  Many recipes, here's one.

2. Bacon turnovers to represent the pigs. Dip them in hot mustard or sour sauce because sin doesn't taste good. Recipe link

3. Humble pie turnover = confession, turn around, with a hidden surprise filling -- the surprise in the parable is that the father was anxious to welcome back the prodigal and throw him a party.

4. Sticky Sweet Cinnamon Turnover -- representing the joy and unconditional love of God. Add a sour patch candy on top to represent the older brother.

All four turnovers use the same dough, which you can make or buy pre-made. The kids make all four kinds, at least one for every two students. You explain their significance after they are baked -- as you pass them out during your study and follow up.

During the baking time, study the story.

Turnovers to share because the Good News of God's unconditional love in this parable is meant to be shared.