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Acts 6:1-7
In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, "It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word."
This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.
In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, "It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word."
This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.
Mr. Roger Beilke is the head administrator overseeing the distribution of food for both the Food Pantry and the Antioch Café. These ministries, which are the vision of Father Michael, demand an articulate mind and a gentle spirit. Roger, being a true seeker of Jesus Christ and bearing the heart of a servant, keeps the logistics and cooperative efforts of these so important ministries functioning smoothly allowing time for Father Michael to attend to the ministry of the church.
Ever encouraged and supported by his loving wife Rita, they together spark the heart chords of service and the compassion of giving our best that others might receive the fruits of Jesus’ most precious charity.
Want to help? Write Roger at antiochcafe@risenchristholyspiritchurch.org
or foodpantry@risenchristholyspiritchurch.org
Ever encouraged and supported by his loving wife Rita, they together spark the heart chords of service and the compassion of giving our best that others might receive the fruits of Jesus’ most precious charity.
Want to help? Write Roger at antiochcafe@risenchristholyspiritchurch.org
or foodpantry@risenchristholyspiritchurch.org
Sunday Mass 10am Antioch Cafe 4:30pm Tuesday Prayer 7pm
