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The Anglican Students Federation Official Newsletter

Conference Edition

rethrens, fellow Students, Friends and the

Clergy in the Anglican Church of Southern
Africa, receive my greetings in the name of our Only
Lord Saviour Jesus Christ, Amen.
At this time, I wish to extend my WELCOME to
NEW Students that recently joined us in various institutions of higher learning more especially those
who agreed to walk with us, following our calls during operation abasazi that happened in various
campuses. I would like to assure all the NEW students of the warmth of the Home away from home
in our various ANSOCs.

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President note to members.

Chaplain Congratulate
Graduates

Words from ASF friend

Words from a new member

ASF Graduates 2016

ASF Friends reunion

North West region is back

Clergy with ASF

ASF Throw Back

Happy Moments

ASF WELCOMES NEW

BISHOPS

Ayabulela PinzieASF President

To the members at large, more especially the leadership, let us continue

being committed to the mission and
vision of our federation with renewed
confidence in our roles as members
and leaders, to ensure that the work of
the Lord reaches or rather benefits all
the students in Campuses, I then
therefore wish to urge everyone
(member/associate or friends) to accelerate our efforts towards the realisation of our goals for bettering the
lives of the students where we operate.

Necessarily, let us draw relevant lessons

from the past years and work twice as
hard in ensuring growth of our beloved
federation .I would like to retaliate the
importance of involvement of friends in
all our operations as the federation, similarly urge all friends to be of assistance in
their respective region in pushing the
Gospel Christ.

We will also have to work effectively

and tirelessly in ensuring that the projects and programmes as set on our
various plans of action, intervenes to
the challenges that are faced by the
students in the institutions of higher
learning, furthermore forge relations
with all other stakeholders who are on
the same mission as us. Let us be beacons of hope and agents of change in
our various corners.

Once again, on behalf of the Church, the

PEC and in my own name, I wish you all
the best in the as we prepare for the ASF
conference to be held in Mooi River
(KZN-Region) and Welcome all the leaders of various regions who recently
emerged in different regional AGMs.

I would like us to reflect from the book

of Paul, 1 Corinthians 16: 13-14 Be alert
and Stand firm in your Faith, let all that
you do be done with love

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Greetings in the name of the Lord, Saviour Jesus Christ , Amen

Firstly I would like to thank the Lord, Almighty for being with us till today, for the strength he has
given us , the wisdom and courage bestowed upon us,

Due to circumstances beyond our control, it has been so much difficult to compile this particular publication , however the credit goes to the ASF media team , coordinated by the President , Mr Floyd
Maphumulo (KZN-Region), Teboho Mahlo (Lesotho) Westridge Sebatlela (GPMP), Percy Matanda
(WC)

On behalf of the Editorial Team, we would like to thank all those who took their time by writing articles to us, those who sent photos and most importantly ASF family at large for all the prayers and love
Inclusion we would like to thank the organisations within ACSA that are always assisting us in our
operations.

We would also like to extend our prayers to the families of the ASF members who sadly departed during 2016 year, may their beautiful soul rest in peace+
Editorial Team

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Congratulatory note, to Graduates

We all like to be noticed and recognized for our accomplishments for
they can strengthen both personal and
our professional relationships. I
would like to congratulate all those
students especially An'soc students
who graduated this year (2016). It has
come to my notice that there is a lot
of those who completed their degrees/diplomas in 2015. Those who

attended ASF conference last

year July 2015 in Namibia will
remember my presentation
about time management: Balancing church life and student
life. I motivated students to
consider God first then their
studies for Matthew 6:33 reads,
But seek first his kingdom and
his righteousness, and all these
things will be given to you

as

well. I am sure my talk

helped many students when

sistence, motivation and optimism now. We all know that

education is the key which unlocks all our potentials.
Graduation is not the end then,
it is just the beginning of the
beautiful life that lies ahead of
you. Keep on studying further.
I am so proud of you and you
should be proud of yourselves

Revd. Dr Ruby Somhlahlo-Zauka-ASF

Provincial Chaplain

considering this years academic excellence.

I would like to congratulate all
who graduated this year. Your
success is not a surprise, it is
well deserved and it will give
you a chance to spread your
wings. Take pride in how far
you have come and enjoy the
fruit of your efforts and hard
work. I am sure you see how
important is to have patience,
dedication, determination, per-

for your success, for on your

graduation, you are an achiever
on your dream. For those who
did not make it; please never,
never give up; never let go of
your dreams. God is in control of
everything. The future belongs
to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

Congratulations. Well done and good luck for your future. In isiXhosa we
say; Ntinga ntakandini.
Your beloved chaplain

atthew 6:33 reads, But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given
to you as well.

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Let us cross to
the
other
side of the
river...
Luke
8:22
(Why?),
because it
is the right
time to move
from
where we were last,
and enter into a new sitting; experience new
realms; see new possibilities; and most of all
to continue our journey with Christ.
Crossing the river was a set-up for the disci(Phuti Mashamaite-ASF Friend GP/Limpopo)

ples to face formidable challenges on

their journey but also to conquer their
greatest fears, all in the presence of
Jesus. For Jesus to sleep, was to them
a moment of loneliness a time to
face and experience all that was coming on their own. And when it was
time to call on Jesus, they did. He was
right there with them. The disciples
had fear, then they had doubt, perhaps
they even felt helpless but they werent. They awoke their courage and
called on Jesus, through Him they
then conquered their fear, they rid
themselves of doubt and they eventually reached their destination.

journey to cross to the other side of

the river. There are many boats which
are set to sail across this river of academic excellence. And all will face
gales of wind inflating the waters to
form surging waves against you. The
challenges will be mountainous but so
will the victories. The only difference
between the boats which will stand
the storm and those which wont will
be He who is in the boat with you.
He has carried you this far, do not
leave Him behind, do not sail without
him.

You (first years) are beginning this

ASF - they say it's a home away from

laid by our superiors and just focusing on

home, funnily it feels like that. To

most of us Anglicanism stems from

us as individual's and the love and need

we have for God. I was lucky enough to

home, our grandparents, parents and

siblings, you grow up or I grew up

find ASF because I had left home and

the world became my own oyster but ASF

around it and no other church felt

whole but an Anglican Church. Now

and ANSOC was there to remind me of

my home, it was there to bless me with

in all our life's there comes a time

when one has to pick their own spir-

new friends, brothers and sisters but

most of all it was there to aid my connec-

itual journey forgetting the foundation

tion with Christ. I do not know much

about being the Anglican but I know that

it's where I'm suppose to be, I know that it's home and when u get to varsity ASF helps you keep that in mind, it helps keep the light shine within you. Being a young and enthusiastic individual being part of ASF has helped highlight the importance of living for Christ but most of all it
helped me understand the value of Respect, Humanity and Faith. I could spend all day expressing what ASF has done for me and Sharing my
journey but there is not enough ink to share. All that I can say is ASF is like a pavement, it keeps you of the street.
Luyanda MyeniKZN regional Secretary 2016/17

SF has helped to highlight the importance of living for Christ but most of all it helped me understand the value of self
self--Respect
Respect,, Humanity
and Faith.

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Solomzi Njyezi Former ASF President

eeping up with the former ASF/
I am currently working for the Desmond Leah
ANSOC LEADERS

Foundation as a coordinator of one of its life

changing programme (Youth @Work), ASF has
played a magnificent role in who and what I
have become as a person , I am able to think
critically, lead with integrity and as a servant
leader , ASF and its people have taught me skills
I apply everywhere but most importantly I use
the skills earned to give back to the church.
The Most Important thing I took -with me from
ASF is the ability to put GOD in the forefront of
my operations , I do that through prayer.
Ndiyabulela !!!

Gift Gwenya-Former ASF Secretary

I am currently a Parishioner at St Marys-JHB and actively involved in the life of

the church, I am also involved with the JHB Anglican Environmental Initiative.
ASF served my needs as a student by providing a grooming platform , I have leant
that Christians are one in Christ, the unity of the body of Christ is created in Jesus
Christ and Gods grace sustains all ministry in Christ.
My leadership skills were developed in ASF and moving to the corporate world was
not a challenge , to the ASF of today , we are responsible for changing our own lives
today as the current generation. The Mission statement and objectives of ASF will
provide a solid ground
Molweni MaTshetshi ;)

Rev, Qabuka Tshazi Former Executive WSU-ANSOC

I am working at the Cathedral of St Johns Evangelist in Mthatha as a Deacon

I have been shaped by ASF and during the darkest cloud of my life, ASF
supported me vigorously , a special thank to the current leadership led by
Mr Pinzie, and the former executives such as Mr Odwa Gonya , I also received so much support from Members of my own region-Eastern Cape and
other parts of Southern Africa.
I buried my wife Zikhona Qhamani Tshazi and my sister Qhuqheka Tshazi
with peace and dignity
A special thanks to the COTT,WSU-ANSOC, IBIKA, ZAMUKULUNGISA and UFH.
Mayihambe iVangeli ingemi

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ASF moving with the church...

Above :ASF President with the

former President of Zambia Dr K.
Kaunda

Aya Pinzie (ASF President)

engaging The Most Reverend

ACSA: AYSA President, ASF President , ZAYA President with Archbishop of ACSA and Central Africa during

and Right Honorable Justin

Welby on issues affecting the
youth and the environment ,
during International
Discipleship on Climate
Change Conference held in
Zambia, during the Month of

Left : Former ASF Member , Ncumisa Magadla in Lusaka , Zambia

representing the Youth of the Anglican Communion at the Anglican
Consultative Council 2016, With
AYSA President Bino Makhalanyane
Right : ACSA delegation to Zambia

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Gauteng Mpumalanga Goes Green

During their Regional Conference held in Sharpeville

Outgoing GP/MP Chairperson planting trees in Sharpeville, this will be the symbol
of ASF contribution towards
caring for nature.

one of the five marks of

mission of the Anglican
Communion is: To strive

to safeguard the
integrity of Creation
and sustain and renew
life of the Earth; and
the ACSA Environment
Network, SAFCEI (The
Southern African Faith
Communities Environment
Institute} and other
organizations are

Wesrtern Cape Region

promoting the application

of this through the ecocongregation movement.

GP/MP REGIONAL CONFRENCE/AGM

Onkemetse Seremo reporting and the newly elected leadership of GPMP.

Revd. Dinkebogile blessing

the trees to be planted , also
outlined the importance of
caring for Gods creation

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ASF Friends at work

ASF FRIENDS
2015REUNION HELD
IN DURBAN

strangers here; Only

friends you haven't
yet met
William Butler
Yeats

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KZN AND E.CAPE Regional Conference 2016

You were doing well so what made you to stop obeying the
truth? Galatians 5: 7

Wesrtern Cape Region

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NORTH WEST REGION AT ITS BEST 2016

*Operation Abasazi
*Giving back to the
Church

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Rev Poggisho Dinkebogile

Vaal,NWU Chaplain

Gauteng Mpumalanga regional Activities

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ACSA Bishops supporting Student Ministry

1.1 Bishop Gabriel Dino OF KZN and Chaplains of KZN

Region during their regional Conference
1.2 Bishop Makhanya with University of Zululand Students.
1.3 KZN chaplain Rev . Vernon presents a gift to Bishop
of the Highveld Charles May during 2016 Chaplaincy
Conference in Benoni.
1.4 Archbishop's visit Limpopo University , ASF was
there.
1.5 ASF liaison Bishop, Bishop of Free State , Rev Steve
Dintoe during ASF Chaplains outreach in Tsakani, East

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Sinovuyo Takatshana

Rev. Michael Lepsley , Sinovuyo Takatshana,

Qabuka and Zikhona Tshazi, Dineo , Ncebakazi
Njemla and Floyd Maphumulu rejoicing with ASFers

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HAPPY MOMENTS
It must be nice :)

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ASF
WELCOME
New Bishops
and congratulate its members and former members to
Priesthood.
1.

The Very Rev Pato-Namibia

2.

The Very Rev Makhanya-Zululand

3.

The Very Rev Kannemeyer-PTA

4.

Rev. Qabuka TshaziMtata (WSU)

5.

Rev Luyanda Nyubuse Saldanha Bay(UWC)

6.

Rev Simphiwe Mhobo-George (UWC)

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