<OL TYPE="1"><LI>service, ministering, esp. of those who execute the commands of others<LI>of those who by the command of God proclaim and promote religion among men<OL TYPE="a"><LI>of the office of Moses<LI>of the office of the apostles and its administration<LI>of the office of prophets, evangelists, elders etc.</OL><LI>the ministration of those who render to others the offices of Christian affection esp. those who help meet need by either collecting or distributing of charities<LI>the office of the deacon in the church<LI>the service of those who prepare and present food</OL>