Paul and Peter listed and described specific “functions” for elders/overseers… God’s people in “every tribe and language and people and nation” (Rev. 5:9) and at any period in history need oversight, teaching, admonishing, and prayer. However, the specific “functions” for the deacons are never spelled out in detail – except the one that is inherent in their title – to “serve” (diakoneo). The generic “function” must be fleshed out in various ways from place to place at different points in time and history…as they assist the elders/overseers in carrying out their shepherding responsibilities.

Gene Getz

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Fruits		Sauces, Pasta	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	qt	Tender young basil leaves*
		* tightly packed washed and patted dry on paper towels
2	md	Garlic cloves peeled and halved
1/3	c	Pignoli (pine nuts)
6	tb	Unsalted butter at room temperature
2	tb	Good, fruity olive oil
1/2	ts	Salt
1/8	ts	Freshly ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

You can buzz up this pesto in no time flat in a food processor or blender.
Serve over hot, cooked spaghetti (this will dress about 1 pound), toss
lightly to mix, then pass plenty of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. PLACE
ALL INGREDIENTS in a food processor fitted with the metal chopping blade
and buzz to a fine paste (about 1 minute nonstop). Makes 1 Cup
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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