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Inthis eight-session curriculum, ideal for small groups, Bible studies, and church classes, Pastor Bill Johnson takes you on an unforgettable journey, answering these questions from Scripture and showing believers what it looks like to host God's Presence in their everyday lives. If you have ever wondered how God's presence can impact your life, how to walk in miracles and power, and how to hear the Holy Spirit, this study is for you. Prepare to encounter God like never before and transform the world around you by hosting His Presence!

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While our niece and husband were visiting from California, we invited our family for a picnic. We had a wonderful time together. As people left, they thanked us for hosting the evening. We felt hosting was our privilege. We were thrilled to be with family.


I want to explore the meaning of hosting the Holy Spirit. Bill Johnson describes hosting His presence as carrying the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Johnson has written a book entitled Hosting the Presence and often speaks on this topic. He highlights Jesus as our example of what it means to host the Holy Spirit.


Jesus gave His believers a great assignment. To accomplish the assignment, believers need to learn to host the Spirit of God. Guest speaker Bill Johnson delved deep into hosting the presence of God.


The senior leader of Bethel Church in Redding, California preached three services last weekend, starting on Friday, Feb 15. At this first meeting, Pastor Bill spoke about hosting the Holy Spirit, explaining that believers can change the atmosphere around them when they learn to turn their affection towards Him.


WORKS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Pastor Bill shared that he had always marvelled at the miracles Jesus did. But when he started to understand that Jesus did those things as a man submitted to God, Pastor Bill realized he himself could no longer be satisfied to stay the same.


A revelation is an invitation to an encounter with God, Pastor Bill went on to say. It serves as transformation. John 5: 39-40 says that the Pharisees searched for God in the Scriptures but they were unwilling to come to Him for an encounter.


Pastor Bill told a story of how he used to buy lunch from a small grocery store and each time he would check in with the store owner who had become his friend. Before he entered the store, he would take a moment to be aware of the Holy Spirit resting on him. One day, the store owner pulled him aside and told him there was something different about him.


Reading from John 8, the pastor encouraged the congregation that Jesus is the Light of the world. If they find themselves living in a dark place, they need to arise and shine just as Jesus has commanded.


In Mark 1, when Jesus came to John the Baptist to be baptised, He demonstrated what it meant to be an intercessor. Pastor Bill explained that the baptism symbolizes the repentance of sin but Jesus was blameless.


Reading Genesis 8:6 -12, in which Noah sent out the dove several times after the flood and the first few times, it returned to him, Pastor Bill explained that, like a dove, the Holy Spirit only rests when there is a landing place.


Sandy Poon loves the idea of having conversations with all kinds of people over a nice cup of tea. When she's not drinking tea, she writes, scribbles, designs or codes in her free time. Sandy is passionate about community and volunteers actively.


The board will assist in identifying ways the festival can increase its presence in the community, including developing relationships with additional charities and presenting to local civic groups, schools and other organizations. A formal application form for not-for-profits to use to seek Pilgrimage support is under development.


Since its founding in 2015, the festival has made donations through the Pilgrimage Foundation to several charitable organizations, including MusiCares, Dark Horse Institute and Friends of Franklin Parks.


The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is a two-day music festival at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin. Brandt Wood, Kevin Griffin and Michael Whalen co-founded the festival, hosting its inaugural year in 2015. The event happens every fall in the last half of September.


What you have before you is not a new issue. Since the Founding, Congress and the courts have acted frequently to define the boundaries of state powers over interstate commerce. This involves reconciling two interests:


Recent congressional proposals on tax, not including the bill at the subject of this hearing, similarly narrowly limit state tax powers where needed for the national economy while maintaining the legitimate exercise of state powers otherwise.


This proposal, H.R. 2887, is not narrow nor does it seek to carve out a proper role for the states in taxing or regulating interstate commerce. It would have the effect of significantly limiting the exercise of state power on interstate commerce, which presumably is the intention. I have much sympathy for that intention. But three concerns come to mind.


This version would have the benefit of giving direction to the courts on what they need to be enforcing, providing a standard for states to adhere to while reserving their legitimate tax powers, and is essentially status quo law that is being haphazardly followed at present. This proposal would not resolve the definition of substantial nexus, leaving proponents of economic nexus and physical presence nexus non-victorious, but again in a way reflecting the status quo and letting individual case law and narrow congressional enactments in particular areas find the right tradeoffs. But it would check tax exportation, the immediate problem, in the forum best suited for resolving individual disputes: the courts.


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Present: Regent Connie Niva, Vice Chair; Regents, Theodor Baseler, Harold Cochran, Francois Forgette, Laura Jennings, Kyle Smith, V. Rafael Stone, and Michael Worthy; President V. Lane Rawlins, Vice President for Business Affairs Greg Royer, Vice President for Information Systems Mary Doyle, Vice President for University Relations Sally Savage, Vice President for Equity and Diversity Mike Tate, Senior Assistant Attorney General Antoinette Ursich, Faculty Senate Chair Chuck Pezeshki, ASWSU President Zach Wurtz, GPSA President Jason Doss, Tri-Cities Chancellor Vicky Carwein, Spokane Chancellor Brian Pitcher and Vancouver Chancellor Hal Dengerink, and Executive Vice President Larry James.


Absent: Chair of the Board of Regents Kenneth Alhadeff, Provost and Executive Vice President Robert C. Bates, Vice President for Development Len Jessup, Alumni Association President Doug Tracey, and Chair of WSU Foundation Board of Governors Larry Culver.


1. Vice Chair of the Board of Regents. Regent Niva welcomed everyone to the Board Meeting. She also introduced Regent Harold Cochran of Prescott who was recently appointed to the Board of Regents to replace Chris Marr of Spokane.


2. President of the University. President Rawlins welcomed everyone to the Board Meeting, including Regent Cochran. He thanked Chancellor Hal Dengerink for hosting the meeting and asked him to say a few words.


Chancellor Dengerink provided welcoming remarks. He said that although Vancouver is 250 miles away from Pullman, WSU Vancouver and all the regional campuses are part of Washington State University with a common mission. He noted that this is becoming more apparent and easier with the addition of freshman and sophomore students at WSU Vancouver.


3. Minutes. It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents approve the minutes of January 26, 2007, with corrections made to the Faculty Senate Report and a typographical error appearing under the Student Affairs Committee report pertaining to an increase in the housing and dining rates.


GPSA President Jason Doss reported that the Wiley Research Exposition was very successful. He added that participation doubled in presentations and that there was great interest by graduate and professional students. President Doss also reported that the GPSA Athletics Committee has been working with the Athletic Department to start a GPSA sports night program. He added that they purchased tickets for two basketball games and distributed them to GPSA students and their families. The program was so successful that they will do the same thing for Baseball. Lastly, he reported that he has been involved with the CUB retail vendor selection and that the vendors have been selected.


WSU Tri-Cities. Chancellor Carwein reported that legislative activity has been of great interest to the Tri-Cities community since the funding to expand WSU Tri-Cities to four-year status. She added that the combined impact of the generous freshman incentive package, aggressive recruitment activity, and the high level of community awareness and support has paid off in terms of interest in WSU Tri-Cities from prospective freshman, transfer students and parents. She reported that the recent recruitment marketing activities have contributed to the surge of applications. Some of those marketing activities included radio and newspaper advertising in both English and Spanish, primarily targeting parents of high school students; formal and informal campus tours; presentations to service clubs and community organizations; a strong presence at community, high school and community college events; and a high level of publicity and media coverage related to the four-year expansion, scholarship donations, and the donation of laptop computers by Lockheed Martin. She reported that the volume of incoming applications continues to exceed expectations. WSU Tri-Cities received 229 applications for 35 slots and that 210 transfer applications have been received, which is an increase of 60 percent from this same time last year. Chancellor Carwein also indicated that based on conversion rates between applications received and students enrolled, they will need to increase their freshman enrollment request. Dr. Carwein reported that the Bioproducts, Sciences and Engineering Laboratory remain on-track for fall completion. Lastly, she reported that they will hold commencement on the Tri-Cities Campus this year and that Governor Gregoire will be the keynote speaker.

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