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June - October 2015 Issue

IN THIS ISSUE:
- ANGELIC SERVICE p.2
- REFLECTIVE INTERVIEW
WITH THE HP p.2
- SOCIAL WELFARE p.3
- END YEAR FUNCTION
p.4

Weve Exceeded The Expectations

Nathan Theunis
On August 14, 2015 the Academic
Desk hosted its final Academic Service of the year, with the
theme Exceed the Expectations:
In Pursuit of Academic Excellence.

Nhlapo, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT).

The service highlighted the recognition of academic giants, respectively individuals who received a
distinction in their mid-year examination. The award achievers
were namely: Nobuhle Shange,
Ntombizandile Tys, Nathan Theunis, Taurai Muvunzi, Zukiswa Mangcola, Amanda Xentsa and Trinity
Netshokotshoko.

turns out is largely a matter of

conscious choice and discipline
the speaker noted in nostalgia
of his student life, by which he
noted that lectures would first be
opened with a Bible verse. True
greatness is servant hood he
added.

Greatness is not a function of

circumstance. Greatness as it

Social Welfare: page 3

End Year Function: page 4

Publicity Team

Following this, was the reading of

an academic essay, a debate
centered around the topic and a
brief testimony by Frank Kassongo. The procession then was lead
with an insightful and in-depth
analysis of the institutions efforts in
exceeding both the nations and
the worlds expectations. This was
done by guest speaker Dr Chris

Im marvelously impressed by the

presence of top CPUT management and their engagement in a
student society as ours said Ayabonga Nomasayidi, an attendant
at the service. Its an honour to
have the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in our services it was quite
thought provoking said Mvuyisi
Jezile, the former branch chairperson.

Editor: Nathan Theunis & Lungiswa Langa

Photography by Multimedia Team
Design by Nathan Theunis

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Room 3.01, Level 3, Student Center,
CPUT Cape Town Campus
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An Angelic Experience
Lungiswa Langa
On September 18, 2015 the
Projects & Fundraising Teams,
collectively held a combined
Celebration and Fundraising
Service. The service played
host to an Angelic theme,
where members were kitted

out in either all white or white

and denim.
Various activities, namely spiritual dance by Musa
Mahlombe, poetry by Sandisiwe Zito & Joseph Bentil, a
musical item by Shaloma Muzik
Recordings and a reflective
timeline-quiz, lead the procession of the day in anticipation
of the word.
The room was filled with
amazement, laughter and joy
by the magnificent worship.
The guest speaker Melody
Kanguru, lead the branch into

intimacy with the Spirit of GOD,

as her message emphasised
the relative need of having a
genuine relationship with our
Creator.
Interview with Themba Masonto
Nearing conclusion, the BOC

of 2015/2016 was introduced.

In effort to raise funds for the
branch End Year Function,
the committee also sold various kinds of food outside the
venue, this branded according
to its catchy Kasi-theme and
menu.
It was a challenge planning
the event due to many challenges however the outcome was as we hoped for as
a team said Mahlatse Malatjie, the former Projects Coordinator.

Q: What would be a significant

highlight of the year for you in
regards to our branch?

Multimedia team, well done and

keep up the good work.

A: I must say that whenever I think

about SCO 2015, the things that
quickly come to mind are the
Academics services that we had.
In one of the services Bro Katlego
spoke to us about the importance
of Balancing Life's Demands
so that we can freely and fully
serve God and live for His glory.
We have had impactful Burning
Pot sessions also, but I will like to
recognise a team that amazes
me every time with their creativity, and that is the Publicity and

Q: Having seen and understood

some of the challenges the former BOC has encountered, what
is your message to the new leaders and BOC of the branch?

Reflection with
the Honourary
President

A: It is clear that every BOC that

comes meets new and very
unique set of challenges. I am
convinced that the new team will
not be facing the same challenges as we did this year. To the new
team, as each one does his/her
part and as you serve the organisation together, remember to
honour your calling as a child of

Q: As the Honorary President of

the branch, how do you think
the branch has done throughout the year in attempting to
achieve its objectives?
A: Allow me to first congratulate the former Chairperson Mr.
Mvuyisi Jezile and his crew for a
great work done as we sailed
through rough seas of 2014/15. I
would like to appreciate as well
our beloved SCO members and
friends for their support through
it all. I believe it was not an easy
term, but the branch has all the
reason to celebrated what is
has achieved. Given the challenges we were faced with, we
could have landed anywhere,
but look at us, we are ending
the year in style and we are saying Ebenezer!

God first. Live your life worthy of

the gospel you have been called
for. Remember as well to walk
with Him as you work. Not just
being busy with His work and His
people but not making time for
Him, wait on Him and rely on Him.
His grace is sufficient; He will not
take you half way, so finish the
race and finish it strong. Philippians 1:6. I believe you can make it.

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All Night, Power Night

Joseph Bentil
Friday, October 9, 2015 was a
night to remember. This was the
day we held our, much anticipated, All Night Prayer Service. With
the theme That I May Know Him
and the Power of His Resurrection based on Philippians 3:10
the night started off with a power
packed praise session from our
Praise and Worship team followed
by an uplifting performance from
the choir.

A prayer led by our Spiritual

Growth Coordinator (SGC), Loyiso
Makisi elevated the atmosphere
as the Worship Team then led us
in praise once more, in anticipation of the word. Our speaker for
the night was former SCO Branch
Chairperson 2013/2014, current
PEC (Provincial Executive Committee) SGC and pastor of Pentecostal International House of
Prayer, Mthokozisi Gwebu.

In our first session, the sermon

spoke to us about knowing Jesus
and that the state of our spiritual
life, ether being dead or alive
is dependent on how much we
know Jesus. The first session of
really challenged my faith and
placed in me the desire to want
to know Jesus more and more
each day said Nathan Theunis.
This set the mood for the power that was yet to come in our
second session. After relocating
to the Student Centre and being
instructed by securities to not use
sound equipment, God revealed
to us that He is not bound by venue or instrument.
After a powerful preaching to
conclude the night, we were
visited by God himself through the
manifestation of the Holy Spirit. He
remarkably moved in the lives of
those present. Many were delivered and had encounters. This is a
night many will never forget as it
is the day they experienced God
for themselves.

SCO Has A Giving Hand

Africa Ngantweni
The Word of God says in Deuteronomy 16:17, every man shall
give as he is able, according
to the blessing of the Lord your
God which He has given you. As
SCO we also go into the path of
following and obeying this commandment of God.

Last month, the Social Welfare

(We Care Team) visited the Masikhanye Orphanage in Nyanga,
where they met children from as
young as eight years old, born
or infected with HIV/AIDS. We
were given the opportunity to
help the children escape their
worries and focus on the present
moment which was filled with

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Introducing
your new BOC
Chairperson
chairperson@scocapetown.org

Trinity Netshokotshoko
Vice Chairperson

vicechairperson@scocapetown.org

Joseph Bentil

General Secretary
secretary@scocapetown.org

Portia Sithole

Spiritual Growth (SGC)

sgc@scocapetown.org

Loyiso Makisi
Finance

finance@scocapetown.org

Simbonge Mqini
Affairs

affairs@scocapetown.org

Noluthando Tabata
Development

development@scocapetown.org

Ntombizandile Tys
Projects

projects@scocapetown.org

Vuyolwethu Jina
fun and laughter said Nobuhle
Shange. The team proved that its
not always the tangible gifts that
make us find delight in the Lord,
in fact it is the intangible that
makes one to be truly happy and
delighted. We demonstrated the
gift of true love to the kids and to
their guardians she added.

Outreach

outreach@scocapetown.org

Musa Mahlombe
Publicity

publicity@scocapetown.org

Nathan Theunis

In May the team was also privileged to donate clothing and

food items to the less fortunate
and granted a platform to reveal
to them the love that Jesus has
for us all. They also shared the
Good News of Christ with these
individuals, for it is said in the Book
of Luke 16:15 Go into all the
world and preach the gospel to
every creature.
It is a blessing to SCO that we can
be used by the Lord to demonstrate such grace and to lead
His creation back to Him. #LetLoveJesus

Market Day was once more fillied with

the excellent flavour of SCO

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Ending The Year Off Right

Mvuyisi Jezile

On October 3, 2015 the Students Christian Organisation

Cape Town Campus held
its wonderful annual End
Year Function at the elegant
Cape Town Lodge Hotel in
the CBD. The purpose of this
event was to celebrate a
year of serving in SCO and
to recognise its members for
their kind and faithful dedication to the organisation
throughout the year.

weather changed and we

were able to take beautiful
outdoor pictures at the City
of Cape Towns The Companys Gardens. The preparations proved to be worthwhile as members looked
beautiful in adding extra effort for their special day.

were taken to capture the

moment. We were blessed by the presence of Pastor Thabo Motau, our guest
speaker who shared a powerful message with us entitled, Ebenezer. We were

After much preparation and

planning from both the BOC
and the Projects Team, it
was finally time for the egg
to hatch. A rainy Saturday,
turned out rather unexpectedly and unfavourable as
temperatures were below
our expectations with the Upon our arrival at the hotel,
lowest temperature of 12C. we received a warm wel- also honoured by the presBy the grace of God, the come whilst photographs ence of his wife, Xoli Motau,
along with various former
branch executives. A well
prepared three course meal
buffet was served during the
Across
2. This year it was a
event. The main course re___ thing
ceived an significant thumbs
3. Colour of 2015
SCO T-shirts
up from members alike, but
7. This team is nicknamed as the We Care
the dessert, not as much.

#SCOFUNSIDE

Team
10. The organising
committee for the End
Year Function
11.The overall winning
cell at SCO's Got
Talent
Down
1. They take photos
and manage Instagram, Powerpoint
slides & videos
4. The third objective is
Academic....
5. @SCOCapeTown
is the handle to which
social network

6. Overseer of
Catering
8. The overseer of
Worship Team &
Choir
9. Which platform
was used to RSVP for
EYF?

The event concluded with

the recognition of members
and the BOC hand-over ceremony. It was, finally, time to
hand the baton over to the
next runner, or should I say,
pass the light on to the next
leader. The incoming leaders were given a good start
as they were committed to
the Lord in prayer. We know
that the BOC is definitely not
alone and we hope for them
to have a great term of office.
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