Workshop 3: Manna in the Wilderness Part of Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures In This Section Introduction From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures There are genuinely sufficient resources in the world to ensure that no one, nowhere, at no time, should go hungry. — Ed Asner, contemporary actor and... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 10 Activity 1: Manna in the Wilderness 15 Activity 2: Retelling the Story 10 Activity 3: Our Daily Bre... Spiritual Preparation From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures As you prepare to facilitate this workshop, ask these key questions: When have I experienced hunger, either physical or spiritual?... Welcoming and Entering From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Materials for Activity Name tags, durable or single use Bold markers Sign-in sheet and pen/pencil Small table Optional: Refreshments Preparation for... Opening From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Stand or table space for the chalice... Activity 1: Manna in the Wilderness From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "Manna in the Wilderness" Leader Resource 1, Exodus Background Information Coriand... Activity 2: Retelling the Story From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Manna in the Wilderness" Coriander seeds Towel Several baskets Preparation for Activity... Activity 3: Our Daily Bread From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Invite participants to discuss some of these questions: What do we learn about God in the story? What... Activity 4: Explaining Small Group Options From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity List the small group options and their locations o... Activity 5: Discussion - Option 1 From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Write these questions on newsprint and post: Why ... Activity 6: A Share for All - Option 2 From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Simple costumes for "writers" - robes, hats, or other items to spark imagination Poster board Preparati... Activity 7: Making Bread - Option 3 From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Pita Bread Recipe Recipe ingredients for pre-made dough: 1 1/4 cup warm water 1 tbsp... Closing From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 3, Creating the Closing Worship Taking It Home handout Chalice, candle, and lighter, or... Leader Reflection and Planning From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Take a few minutes to talk with your co-facilitator about how the workshop went, using these questions as a guide: What went well? What surprised us as... Faith In Action: Bread for Everyone From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Preparation for Activity Investigate your congregation's involvement with programs that provide food for those in need and talk with appropriate people... Alternate Activity 1: Where Does Bread Come From? From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Wheat berries or wheat germ Whole wheat flour Wheat stalk or picture of wheat growing Yeast Mortar and... Taking It Home: Manna in the Wilderness From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures There are genuinely sufficient resources in the world to ensure that no one, nowhere, at no time, should go hungry. — Ed Asner, contemporary actor and... Manna in the Wilderness From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Exodus 16: 1-31; 35 (New Revised Standard Version) The whole congregation of the Israelites set out from Elim; and Israel came to the wilderness... The... Leader Resource 1: Exodus Background Information From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures The book of Exodus describes how the Israelites escaped from slavery in Egypt.... Leader Resource 2: Pita Bread Recipe From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures 1 1/4 cup warm water (mix 1/2 cup boiling water with 3/4 cup cold water) 1 tbsp yeast 1 tbsp sugar 3 cups flour 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil Pour w... Leader Resource 3: Creating the Closing Worship From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures In this program, the closing worship circle offers a time for the group to come back together to enrich each other's understanding of the story and of... Find Out More From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures For extensive information about food in cultures throughout history, visit The Food Timeline a website compiled by reference librarian Lynne Oliver and... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures NEXT: Introduction Download all of Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.