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What may we observe about deacons in Acts 6:1-7? 1. Their work was practical in nature. 2. Their name also denotes the practical nature of their work. They are servants. But practical work is spiritual work when done for Christ and the kingdom. 3. Their objective was to relieve the elders (originally the apostles) for the ministry of the Word, prayer, and oversight of the church. 4. They were to be accountable to the Elders (“whom we may put in charge”). 5. Their work was assigned and was not related to decision-making for the church as a whole. 6. Some deacons were also gifted in other areas of ministry and were at liberty to use their gifts. Stephen and Phillip, for instance, were deacons who also had other gifting. As deacons, however, they functioned in a practical way. Deacons are not limited to practical service, but must be engaged in practical service to be deacons.

Jim Elliff

Low Fat Pesto – Lacto/vegan

January 23, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy	Vegan	Appetizers, Eat-lf mail, Low fat, Want to try	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Chopped Fresh Basil; Leaves
1	c	Chopped Fresh Parsley; Italian
1/4	c	Bread Crumbs; To 1/3 C, Toasted
2	tb	Grated Parmesan Cheese; Or
		Parmesan-Style Soy Cheese; *Note
2		Cloves Garlic; To 3, Minced
3	tb	White Miso; *Note
1/4	c	Water; To 1/3 C

INSTRUCTIONS

*Note: found in Health Food Stores
Put all ingredients except water in blender or food processor; pulse until
minced.  With machine running, add water to desired consistency.
Makes about 1 cup.
Lacto/Vegan
Variation: Replace cheese with 2 T toasted walnuts or pine nuts.
According to magazine: Per Tablespoon: Cal 19 Fat 1g Carb 3g Fib 0.4g Pro
1 g  Sod 146mg
Recipe By     : Vegetarian Times, June 1996, pg 56
Posted to Digest eat-lf.v096.n192
Date: Sat, 19 Oct 1996 11:19:29 -0700
From: Reggie Dwork <reggie@reggie.com>

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