Here are just a few of the tasks [the deacons] can handle for the church: 1. Collect, account for and distribute the offerings. 2. Maintain the physical properties of the church – buildings, grounds, vehicles, etc. 3. Care for the widows, orphans and other needy members of the body. 4. Pay the church bills. 5. Supervise the benevolence program of the church. 6. Determine the salaries and benefit programs for the church staff. 7. Purchase and supervise the church’s insurance policies. 8. Create and maintain church budgets. 9. Provide care for those members who have physical and financial needs. 10. Supervise building programs. 11. Usher and otherwise assist at the services. 12. Assist the elders in the distribution of the Lord’s Supper. 13. Provide transportation for those members who are not mobile.

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
	Italian	Dujour06, New	1	servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lb	Wild mushrooms; washed and diced
2	md	Onions; diced
1/2		Stick butter; (2 ounces)
1/4	c	All purpose flour
8		Potatoes; peeled and diced
2	tb	Dried thyme
		Freshly ground black pepper to taste
4	c	Half and half
1/4	c	Fresh Italian parsley; chopped, for
		; garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Saute the mushrooms and onions in the butter until the onions are
translucent. Stir in the flour. Put this mixture into a medium saucepan
along with the potatoes, thyme, pepper, and half-and-half.
Cover and simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes. Stir frequently, taking care
not to let the chowder burn. Serve it topped, with the Italian parsley.
S: 2 to 4 servings
Converted by MC_Buster.
Recipe by: CHEF DU JOUR SHOW #DJ9194
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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