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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

Our Lord does not promise to change life for us; He does not promise to remove difficulties and trials and problems and tribulations; He does not say that He is going to cut out all the thorns and leave the roses with their wonderful perfume. No; He faces life realistically, and tells us that these are things to which the flesh is heir, and which are bound to come. But He assures us that we can so know Him that, whatever happens, we need never be frightened, we need never be alarmed.

Martyn Lloyd-Jones

We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Grilled Shark With Barbecue Sauce

January 28, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Seafood		Fish	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	lb	Shark steaks
		or other firm-fleshed
		fish
2	T	Butter
1/3	c	Chopped onion
1		Clove garlic, minced
1/2	c	Water
1/4	c	Vinegar
2	T	Brown sugar
1	t	Worcestershire sauce
1/2	c	Catsup

INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse shark with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside. In
medium saucepan, melt butter. Add onion and garlic; saute until  tender
but not browned. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to boil,
stirring frequently.  Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until
sauce is thickened.  Remove from heat. Baste shark with sauce. Place
on well-greased grate 4-5 inches from hot coals and cook 4-5 minutes.
Baste and turn; cook an additional 4-5 minutes, or until shark flakes
when tested with a fork. Makes 6 servings. NOTE: Shark may be broiled
on a well-greased broiler pan 5-6 inches from source of heat.  Follow
grilling times and directions.  From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster
collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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