Plural leadership is the norm for every church: “appoint elders in every city as I directed you.” “Elders” is plural and “in every town” is singular. It indicates multiple elders serving each church on Crete (1:5). Each reference to local church elders demonstrates plurality as the New Testament practice (see Acts 14:23; 15:22; 20:17 that show this same pattern of plurality). Paul’s reason for plurality within even small congregations makes sense. It provides accountability, support, and encouragement, increased wisdom, and diversity of gifts to increase ministry effectiveness.

Phil Newton

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs			6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	pk	Buckwheat pancake mix
3	tb	Molasses
1	pk	(2 c) corn muffin mix
1	c	Cold water
2	tb	Sugar
1	c	Canned or fresh cooked
		Apple
1	ts	Cinnamon
		Diced
1		Egg — well beaten

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine mixes with sugar and cinnamon; blend well. Combine egg, molasses
and water; stir in gradually.  Stir in diced apples. Drop by heaping
tablespoonsfuls on hot greased griddle; flatten with back of spoon. Cook
slowly, turning often, until well browned on both sides and cooked through.
Set finished cakes in 300F oven to keep warm while remainder are cooked.
Serve with butter and syrup or jam. Apple Kitchen Cookbook
Recipe By     :
From: Ladies Home Journal- August 1991
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip

A Message from our Provider:

“Jesus: more relevant than we could ever comprehend”

There is no doubt that we as Christians should be civil toward those whose opinions might differ from ours. But there is a world of difference between civility and affirmation. It is one thing to be kind and respectful to my homosexual neighbors. It is quite another thing to say I must approve of their sinful lifestyle. To say we need to approve of everyone’s beliefs without ever given the opportunity for disagreement is simply inconsistent with the principles that built our great nation of democracy and freedom! It is also committing another act of judgmentalism. For telling someone else that he or she is being judgmental is a rather judgmental thing to do! People who do not want absolute standards have declared that all must follow their absolute standard that forbids judging others!

Randy Smith