ASFACTS December 2011 VOLUME 51, ISSUE 1 ANGLICAN STUDENTS’ FEDERATION ASFACTS Official news letter of the Anglican Students' Federation ASF Celebrates 51years IN LIMPOPO Anglican Students Kukholwa Lokunetento or Federation Faith in Action was the P O Box 1932 theme of this year‟s ASF Cape Town 8000 conference. 210 delegates from all across the Angli- South Africa can Province of Southern Phone: 27 21 469 3765 Africa gathered together Fax : 27 21 465 7688 this past June at the Univer- sity of Limpopo, Turfloop Email: Campus. This year‟s con- [email protected] ference format was two days shorter than in past years, challenging partici- pants to fit just as much spiritual renewal, fellow- Millenium Development ASF Students at conference ship, and AGM discussion Goals; Mr. M. Mohlake a time into a smaller window. lecturer at University of Center, and painted at an- Naturally, as anyone who Limpopo spoke on educa- other local parish. Even Inside this issue: knows ASFers will know, tion and leadership; Mr after a long day of out- students were ready and Mercio Langa, an active reach, delegates met until Editors Note 2 late on that final night An’soc turfloop willing to rise to the chal- ASF member from KZN lenge and make this 51st region, spoke on sustaining electing new leadership and ASF Priority activities 3 student conference one to a spiritual relationship as a passing resolutions for the remember. Bible studies young person; and the Rev- future betterment of the Cultural weekend at 4 led by chaplains, a spiritual erend Jack Kudumela, the organisation. Former ASF GP/MP revival, and a mojikelo former provincial youth President, Thandeka Mash- My ASF Jurney with 5 were just some of the spiri- chaplain, gave a talk on wama formally dissolved Bishop Mazwi tual events during which growing the church. the 2010-2011 PEC, offer- st I Miss you my friend 5 you could feel students‟ Students‟ faith and spirit ing her support to the 51 passion for Christ come shone as they worked to- ASF President, Tshepo ASF Free State and 6 alive in fellowship. gether in groups on various Mokoka and the rest of the KZN News Fitting with the conference outreach projects around incoming PEC. Today‟s From The President 7 theme, students listened to Mankweng. Students ASFers are tomorrow‟s a keynote address from planted flowers at St. Mi- ACSA leaders, and if this conference is any indica- Bishop Martin shares 8 Bishop Martin. Other chael‟s & All Angels his experience speakers included Church, cleaned at Mank- tion, ACSA will continue Ms Pumla Titus, Anglican weng Hospital, bought and to grow and strength and Looking back at ASF 18 spirit. Presidents Women‟s Fellowship Presi- installed a toilet at dent, who spoke on the Thlathlaganya Drop-In ASFACTS December 2011 From the MPO: Editors notes would like to pass my sincere and humble greetings to all AS- growth should be one of the key fo- Fers and chaplains in the name of cuses during this term. It is for that Jesus Christ our friend and ex- reason that on this issue of AS- Iample hoping that this first issues of FACTS we will look at some of the ASFacts finds you all in good health. success experiences and opportunities Firstly i would like to welcome new of former leaders who served in ASF. An‟socs that makes ASF bigger and Its is up to us and possible to build a stronger. Some ASF members are better ASF that is home away for eve- leaving school by now. We want to ryone. I pray that this newsletter will wish them success and hoping they find a place in your heart and that you will keep in touch with ASF. will take time to examine yourselves Here is our newsletter the only copy and please remember that for that we have and allows us to share ASFacts to work and be reflective of stories with others in our An‟socs and the whole province we have to work Regions. At our first PEC meeting, the together, so please forward all inter- executive members presented their esting articles, upcoming events that program of action which is supposed you want us to know about. God to be the reflection of what will be tak- Bless ing place in Regions for the year. The President in his POA mentioned that we need to look back and Zanothando ‘‘the general Tinashe’’ move forward to create a better united ASF and that spiritual Tshayingwe Turfloop An’soc participates on 67minutes We celebrated our 67 minutes Because the bible says do unto at tlhatlhaganya dropping cen- others as you will want them to do tre, not only where the chil- unto you. dren happy to see us, but their Because there were many needs caretakers were amazed by a that we were supposed to meet group of young people carry- and we couldn't meet them, we ing about the less fortunate. assured the staff and the children We chopped wood, cleaned of tlhatlhaganya dropping centre the facilities, did gardening that we will make some means to and most of all we played and assist with other things, we then created a bond with the chil- decided to do a car wash for fund dren. It was tiring but worth raising which turned out a suc- every second of it. We showed cess . them how it feels to be loved. Page 2 ASFACTS ASF Priority Activities Community outreach ASF has always taken a centre stage in responding to social development by engag- ing on issues that are affecting the lives of children, young people, old people and those who are less fortunate. In all the provincial conferences that ASF had in the past 10years the PEC made it a point that there is an outreach taking place in the community that we hosting our conference. This project has been successful as we have touched many lives and this we do by dedicating our time, skills and knowl- edge & love for our communities. Outreach is one of the programs that must be car- Outreach ried out by all the An‟socs and regions and we have seen it happening successfully. Voluntary Counselling and Testing VCT is an important strategy for HIV Literacy & prevention and access to treat- ment, care and support services. In 2007 a resolution was passed that during our pro- vincial conference VCT must form part of the provincial Conference program. This was done in order to encourage ASF members to live a positive life style and lead by examples. We believe that knowing our status will assist us in taking good care of our lives and protecting our loved ones. VCT has been successful during confer- ences as ASF members tested in numbers. ASF member are also been encouraged to Liaison Bishop testing do continuous testing and not wait for the provincial conference. “To catch the reader's attention, place an interesting Spiritual Growth and Development sentence or quote from the story here.” One of the objectives of ASF is to proclaim the gospel of Christ and you can only proclaim the gospel of Christ if you know who is Christ and His doings. An‟soc are always encouraged to have regular bible studies and revivals in order to discuss, share good news and revive each other from the bible and to be able to go out and make disciple and most of all to grow spiritually. Bible studies and revivals are also encouraged on the regional level. It is also an ASF culture during provincial confer- ences to start our business day with Bible studies conducted by chaplains. Social Events As ASF we acknowledge that we are coming from different back ground and we need to learn and understand our different cultures. This we do by having social Bible Study gatherings like picnics, movie nights, beauty contests and many other creative ways each region develop to break the ice between the members etc. Developing Mature Christian Leaders Our Mission statements states that we seek to develop mature Christians leader and we have seen members of ASF going to the corporate world being matured and equipped and we manage to achieve this through having workshops such as leader- ship, HIV/AIDS, gender workshops and other workshops like Anglicanism and cul- tural workshops that respond to the challenges that are facing students and young people in our Institutions, countries and communities. ASF also encourages its membership to get involved in Diocesan and parish events. Creating a Home away from Home We always seek to create a home away from home for everyone who joins ASF. Home away from home is a place where you feel welcomed, loved and a place Talent show where you will never go hungry and you always supported in everything you do. Chaplains are always there as our parents Page 3 ASFACTS December 2011 The Cultural weekend at GP/MP God is working in you, giving you the desire and power we sincerely believe we did a fantastic in assisting the to do what pleases Him. Philippians 2:13. Humble home for our sisters who are either abused in any other greetings in the name of Christ our saviour amen. It is form from their respective families, from disadvantaged an absolute pleasure for me to have this opportunity to backgrounds or orphanage. We cooked for them, report to the messes on what transpired at the GP/MP cleaned for them, offered clothes and delivered mes- cultural weekend in celebration for our unique heritage sages of encouragement and support to them.