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

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs, Dairy	Italian	Veggie, Main dish, Italian, Pasta	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lb	Penette pasta
1	ts	Salt
1	ts	Olive oil
2	tb	Garlic clove minced
4		Bacon strips
6	md	Garlic clove
3	md	Tomato raw, 1 medium
1/2	c	Wine table, white
1 1/2	c	Cream, heavy whipping
1/2	c	Parmesan grated
1/2	ts	Basil

INSTRUCTIONS

The 6 cloves of garlic is really a head of garlic. Slice the top off place
in an oven pan and drizzle olive oil over it. Roast about 3/4 hour in a 250
oven. Cook the penne per
instructions, leave a little al dente. Rinse and coat with olive oil to
prevent sticking together. Sauce: In a skillet over high heat add olive oil
and finely chopped bacon. Cook until golden add the roasted head of garlic
by squeezing the soft garlic into the pan. Cook for awhile to reduce then
add white wine. Stirring occasionally continue to reduce. Add the cream,
tomato and basil continue to reduce. Slowly stir in the grated parmesan and
blend into smooth sauce. When reduction is complete add the penne and cook
to heat it through.
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