Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 teaspoon of vinegar into mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was on the cross, He became thirsty. He was given vinegar to drink. Add egg whites to the vinegar.
Eggs represent life.
Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life. Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers and the bitterness of our own sin. So far the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add 1c sugar.