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
Dairy, Grains, Eggs, Vegetables		Breads, Appetizers, Microwave	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2 1/4	c	Whole bran
1	c	Buttermilk
1/3	c	Dark molasses
1/4	c	Firm packed dark brown sugar
1	c	Sifted all-purpose flour
1	ts	Baking powder
1	ts	Baking soda
1	ts	Salt
1/2	c	Dark seedless raisins (opt)
1		Egg, slightly beaten
1/4	c	Vegetable shortening, melted

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix bran, buttermilk, molasses and brown sugar in a small bowl, let
stand until all liquid is absorbed. 2. Sift flour, baking powder, baking
soda and salt into large bowl. Stir in raisins, if desired. 3. Stir egg and
melted shortening into bran mixture. Add bran-egg mixture all at once into
flour mixture. Stir lightly with a fork until evenly moist. 4. Spoon batter
into heat-resistant plastic coffee cup holders that have been lined with
paper muffin liners. Fill muffin cups 1/2 full. 5. Place 6 muffins at a
time around the outside edge of the turn- table, leaving the center of the
turntable empty. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 3 minutes, or until
muffins test done with a toothpick. 6. Repeat with remaining muffin batter.
Makes 12 muffins
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