Student Christian Organisation (Wits)

SCO (Wits) blog is back...

2009-11-03T16:07:00.000+02:00

It's been over two years and so just about time to resurrect this blog.

Keep checking back to see new posts, info, discussions and general awesomeness!

Hoping the studying/exams are going well for all of y'all, and praying that God blesses and strengthens you!

What's up at SCO

2007-10-12T09:58:00.000+02:00

The mission was a great success, with many hearts touched and many lives changed by the power of Jesus!!! Thanks to everyone who was involved, whether they drew at the Paballo/Night of a Thousand Drawings table, served tea, discipled, or just prayed about the mission and told friends... A follow up weekend is happening in Pietermaritzburg this weekend (12-13 October), and we hope that the plans for christians@wits keep growing, and God's will be done even more on campus.

SCO itself has gone through a large number of changes - a new committee has started their term of office (congratulations to the members), a new block has started, complete with its own unique challenges, and SCO has many exciting events coming up. Our theme for this block is Ephesians 4:1 "As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received", and we intend to focus on this verse, and the many related aspects of Christianity throughout this block. Focus on living a prayerful and humble life totally committed to serving God, and worthy of the calling we have received, despite the pressures of exams, deadlines etc - He is so much bigger than all that!!!

We have also had some amazing social times, and times when we were totally focussed on God. The camp held during the September study break was an amazing opportunity to meet new people, get away, and, most importantly, spend some time 'being' with God. Thanks are owed to Edgar Ramsami from Liberty Church (our guest speaker at the camp) for his thought-provoking and enjoyable talks, and to Hannah, Louise and Robin for organising the camp, and to all of the musical types who brought our worship alive!

We have an upcoming social event - the last of the year - which is taking the form of a picnic at Emmarentia Dam. It will be held on the 20th of October from 11am to 2pm (before the rugby), and promises to be a fun-filled time of fellowship. We thank God for the opportunity to fellowship and have fun in His name! Bring food, drinks and things to do, and meet at the main gate of Emmarentia... See you there!

Here's to a successful and enjoyable 4th block as the SCO at wits. Keep praying, and strive every day to live a life worthy of the calling you have received!

God Bless

Constitution

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CONTENTS

CLAUSE I Interpretation

CLAUSE II Name and Membership

CLAUSE III Aims and Objectives

CLAUSE IV Composition and Functions of the Committee

CLAUSE V Election of the Committee

CLAUSE VI Term of Office

CLAUSE VII Meetings of the Committee

CLAUSE VIII Vacancies on the Committee

CLAUSE IX Finance

CLAUSE X Amendments to this Constitution

CLAUSE XI Rules for Summoning and Conduct of General Meetings

CLAUSE XII Vacation Executive

CLAUSE XIII Sub-Societies

CLAUSE XIV Expulsion of members

CLAUSE XV Publications

CLAUSE XVI General Provisions

RATIFICATION

AMENDMENTS
CLAUSE I INTERPRETATION

In this Constitution, unless the context otherwise indicates:

1. “University” means the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

2. “SRC” means the Student’s Representative Council of the University.

3. “Student” means a registered student of the University in terms of the SRC Constitution as amended.

4. “Staff” means a formal employee of the University.

5. “Year” means academic year.

6. “Committee” means the Committee of the Students’ Christian Organization, which committee is the Executive body of the Students’ Christian Organization

7. “Member” means any student who has paid a subscription fee to the Students’ Christian Organization.

8. “General Election” means the election held in August of each year for the purpose of electing the Committee.

9. In the event of a dispute as to the meaning or interpretation of any clause, section, word or words in this Constitution, the decision of the Committee shall be conclusive as to that meaning or interpretation thereof, provided that this meaning does not conflict with the SRC Standing Orders.

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CLAUSE II NAME AND MEMBERSHIP

1. The body hereinafter referred to as the students’ Christian Organization is and shall be called the Student’s Christian Organization and shall be designated by the letters SCO.

2. Membership shall be open to all students and staff of the University.

3. The SCO may admit to membership persons who are not students or staff, as defined in this Constitution, provided that such admission is formally approved by the Committee of the SCO and consequently ratified by the SRC.

4. Should outside members be admitted into the SCO in terms of procedure 3., they may serve on the Committee provided that the number of such persons does not exceed one-third of the total number of people serving on the committee.

5. No person shall be considered a member until the subscription, as laid down by the SCO from time to time, has been paid. The amount of the subscription fee is subject to such minimum subscription as stipulated by the SRC.

6. The Committee shall decide the amount of the subscription fee at the beginning of each year. The fee shall be sufficient to enable the continued functioning of the activities of the SCO.

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CLAUSE III AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

1. The aims of the SCO are:

1.1 To lead students to accept the Christian faith in God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit according to the Scriptures.

1.2 To encourage students to live as true disciples of Jesus Christ their Lord in accordance with the Scriptures by:

1.2.1. Promoting earnest prayer, study of the Bible as the infallible, inspired Word of God, Christian fellowship and stewardship,

1.2.2. Urging members to devote themselves to extending the Kingdom of God in their own country and throughout the world, and training them for this purpose,

1.2.3. Fostering loyalty to the church of Christ as a whole and to a local church in particular,

1.2.4. Assisting them to form a Biblical, consistent and Christ-centred worldview with which to approach academic disciplines and contemporary issues,

1.2.5. Stimulating an awareness of their responsibilities for serving the community and for working for righteousness, justice and peace throughout society.

2. The objectives of the SCO shall be to:

2.1. Have members meeting together regularly to fulfil the aims of the SCO

2.2. be affiliated to the Students’ Christian Organization of South Africa

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CLAUSE IV COMPOSITION AND FUNCTION OF THE COMMITTEE

1. The Committee shall consist of members elected by, from and for the purpose of representing the members of the SCO.

2. The members of the Committee shall be:

2.1 Chairperson;

2.2 Treasurer;

2.3 Secretary.

2.4 Prayer leader

2.5 Outreach leader

2.6 Worship leader

2.7 Small Group leader

2.8 Bible Study leader

3. The function of the Committee is to meet the aims of – and perform the objectives of the SCO.

4. The functions of the individual Committee Members shall be as follows:

4.1 Chairperson:

4.1.1 organise the affairs of the Committee;

4.1.2 ensure that the Committee Members perform their functions;

4.2 Treasurer: will administer the SCO’s financial affairs in accordance with the financial by-laws of the SRC.

4.3 Secretary:

4.3.1 take minutes at all meetings held by the SCO;

4.3.2 submit copies of all minutes to the SRC;

4.3.3 be responsible for notifying the SRC of all proposed amendments to this Constitution;

4.3.4 be responsible for the SCO website and the member e-mail list.

4.3.5 Shall be responsible for all correspondence including correspondence with speakers.

4.4 Prayer leader:

4.4.1 Shall be responsible for encouraging individual and group prayer in SCO.

4.4.2 Shall make the necessary arrangements for all prayer meetings.

4.5 Outreach leader:

4.5.1. Shall be responsible for the encouragement of personal evangelism and follow-up and the co- ordination thereof.

4.5.2. Shall co-ordinate all evangelistic activities.

4.6 Worship leader:

4.6.1. Shall be responsible for co-ordinating all worship events, during meetings and at camps.

4.6.2. Shall be responsible for establishing a worship group to lead worship.

4.7 Small Group leader:

4.7.1. Shall be responsible for running and co-ordinating weekly small groups.

4.8. Bible Study leader:

4.8.1. Shall be responsible for running and co-ordinating weekly Bible study meetings.

5. The Committee shall have the power to co-opt up to four additional members, a two-thirds majority being required for such a co- option.

6. Co-opted members may or may not have a vote, whichever must be established before such co-option.

7. The Committee shall prayerfully consider the organization of a university mission every three years.

CLAUSE V ELECTION OF THE COMMITTEE

1. The Committee shall be elected at a General Election.

2. The General Election shall be held by the first Monday in September each year.

3. Only members of the SCO shall be allowed to vote in the General Election.

4. The suggested procedure for a General Election is as follows, but can be modified as required.

4.1 A general meeting of all members of the SCO shall be called on the election day, the date, time and venue having been publicised for at least two weeks before the election day.

4.2 A quorum for such meetings shall consist of a minimum of 20% (twenty percent) of the members of the SCO.

4.3 If at such a general meeting there is no quorum present thirty minutes after the advertised starting time, then the Chairperson shall adjourn the meeting for a period of not less than 48 (forty-eight) hours and not more than seven days, and shall then reconvene the meeting. This process shall be repeated until a quorum is obtained.

4.4 The outgoing Chairperson shall be the Chairperson, respectively, for the duration of the General Election or, if unavailable, then the outgoing Vice-Chairperson or, failing either of these two, a Chairperson shall be elected at the meeting for the purpose of conducting the meeting.

4.5 The Chairperson of the meeting shall call for nominations for the position of Chairperson.

4.6 The voting for this position shall be made by show of hands, each member present being allowed to vote only once.

4.7 The nominee receiving the greatest number of votes shall be declared Chairperson, for the Committee’s term of office.

4.8 In the event that more than two nominations are forwarded for the position of Chairperson, then the person obtaining the least number of votes shall fall away.

4.9 This procedure shall be repeated until only two candidates remain, whereupon the nominee with the highest number of votes shall be elected Chairperson.

4.10 In the event that both nominees obtain an equal number of votes, the outgoing Chairperson shall have a casting vote.

4.11 The same procedure shall be followed for the election of the remaining members of the Committee.

CLAUSE VI TERM OF OFFICE

1. The term of office of the Committee shall be from the moment the full committee is elected at a general meeting until the next General Election has been concluded.

2. The outgoing committee will be allowed to participate in Committee meetings until the end of the year of their term of office, but shall not be allowed to vote at Committee meetings in this instance.

CLAUSE VII MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE

1. Meetings of the Committee shall be held at least once every three weeks.

2. A quorum at Committee meetings shall be a minimum of 4 (four) Committee members. In the event that there is no quorum at any meeting of the Committee, the meeting shall stand adjourned and shall re-assemble at the time appointed by the Chairperson, provided that this second meeting be convened not less than 48 (forty-eight) hours and not more than 7 (seven) days from the date of the first meeting, provided further that the members present at the second meeting shall constitute a quorum.

3. The procedure to be followed at all Committee meetings shall be that laid down in the SRC Rules for the Conduct of Meetings.

4. At meetings of the Committee, the Chairperson shall have both a deliberative and casting vote.

5. All questions shall be decided by a majority of the members present and voting, save where an increased majority is provided for.

6. At least seven days notice shall be given to members of ordinary Committee meetings.

7. The Chairperson, respectively, subject to the provisions of CLAUSE VII.9, may call an extraordinary meeting at any time.

8. The Chairperson shall convene an extraordinary meeting of the Committee within 72 (seventy-two) hours of a written petition signed by not less than a minimum of 2 (two) Committee members calling upon him or her to do so and stating the nature of the business to be discussed.

9. At least 48 (forty-eight) hours notice shall be given for an extraordinary meeting of the Committee.

10. A quorum of an extraordinary meeting of the Committee shall follow the provisions detailed in CLAUSE VII.2

11. Students who are members of the SCO may attend meetings of the Committee, but shall not take part in any discussion except as provided for in CLAUSE VII.12

12. The Committee may invite any student or other person to attend a meeting. A person so invited may take part in the discussion but shall not be permitted to vote.

13. Accurate minute of all meetings shall be taken and a copy thereof posted up on the website of the SCO.

14. A copy of the said minutes shall be forwarded to the SRC Secretary.

15. The Secretary shall produce the minutes of any meeting to any member of the SCO within 5 (five) days, upon request.

CLAUSE VIII VACANCIES ON THE COMMITTEE

1. The seat of a member of the Committee shall become vacant if:

1.1 the member ceases to be a student of the university; or

1.2 the resignation of the member is submitted in writing; or

1.3 the member is absent without good reason from two ordinary meetings of the Committee.

2. Any vacancy that occurs on the Committee shall be filled by a member of the SCO. The by-election shall be conducted, mutatis mutandi, in accordance with the provisions set out in CLAUSE V, and within 1 (one) month of the vacancy.

CLAUSE IX FINANCE

1. The Committee shall request from the SRC at the beginning of each year a grant sufficient for its needs.

2. The Committee shall administer its funds in the interests of the members in terms of the SRC Financial By-laws.

CLAUSE X AMENDMENTS TO THIS CONSTITUTION

1. This Constitution shall take effect from the date of its ratification by the SRC.

2. No amendments to this Constitution shall be made save by a 2/3 (two-thirds) majority of members present and voting at an ordinary meeting of the Committee.

3. Notwithstanding the provisions of CLAUSE X.2, amendments to the Constitution may be effected by resolution of a 2/3 (two-thirds) majority of members present and voting at an ordinary general meeting of the SCO, provided that notice of the amendment has been posted on the website of the SCO for a period of at least 14 (fourteen) days prior to the date of the said general meeting.

4. All amendments shall be submitted to the Constitutions Officer of the SRC within 2 (two) weeks of their having been ratified by the Committee and shall not be deemed valid until they have been ratified by the SRC.

5. One copy of this Constitution shall be kept by the Constitutions Officer of the SRC, in the SRC office. A second copy shall be kept by the Secretary of the SCO in the Office of the SCO. These 2 (two) copies shall be the official copies of the Constitution and all amendments shall be written into them with the dates of the SRC meetings at which such amendments were ratified. In the event of a conflict between the two official copies, the one kept by the Constitutions Officer of the SRC shall be the binding version.

CLAUSE XI RULES FOR THE SUMMONING AND CONDUCT OF GENERAL MEETINGS

1. The procedure to be followed at all General Meetings of the SCO shall be laid down in the SRC Rules for the Conduct of Meetings.

2. The order of proceedings at these meetings shall be:

2.1 the acceptance of the minutes of the last general meeting;

2.2 the Chairperson’s address;

2.3 the financial report; and

2.4 notified motions, written notice of which shall be sent to the Secretary at least 72 (seventy-two) hours before the meeting and posted on the website of the SCO at least 48 (forty-eight) hours before the meeting.

3. At least seven days’ notice shall be given to members of the calling of an ordinary General Meeting.

4. At least 48 (forty-eight) hours notice shall be given to members of the calling of an extraordinary General Meeting.

5. The Chairperson may, at any time, call an extraordinary General Meeting and shall do so on receipt of a petition signed by not less than a minimum of 20% (twenty percent) of the members of the SCO.

6. At all General Meetings, 20% (twenty percent) of the members shall constitute a quorum.

7. If at a General Meeting a quorum is not present thirty minute after the advertised starting time, the Chairperson, shall adjourn the meeting and reconvene not less than 48 (forty-eight) hours, and not more than 7 (seven) days later.

8. The Chairperson of the Committee shall take the Chair at all General Meetings. In the absence of the Chairperson, the Vice-Chairman or Vice-Chairlady shall take the chair, failing which a Chairperson, shall be elected by the meeting.

CLAUSE XII VACATION EXECUTIVE

1. The Committee of the SCO shall constitute the Vacation Executive of the SCO.

CLAUSE XIII SUB-SOCIETIES

1. The SCO shall not recognise any sub-societies under this Constitution.

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CLAUSE XIV EXPULSION OF MEMBERS

The SCO shall not expel any member, nor debar any member from standing office save for the following procedure:

1.1 Should a majority of the Committee consider that any particular member of the society is acting to the detriment of the aims and objectives of the society as defined in the Constitution, it may expel that member, provided that in every instance the prior approval of the SRC is obtained.

1.2 Should a majority of the Committee consider that any particular member of the society is in breach of the Rules of the University or the Student Code of Conduct, it may expel that member, provided that in every instance the prior approval of the SRC is obtained.

CLAUSE XV PUBLICATIONS

1. All publications issued by the SCO must comply with the Media By-laws of the SRC.

CLAUSE XVI GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. Any meeting of the SCO at which any election to its Committee takes place may, by simple majority of the members present require any candidate (or, in the event of there being more than one, all candidates) for election to sign a personal commitment to the furtherance of the aims and objectives of the SCO as defined in this Constitution.

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END

Update

2007-07-29T06:33:00.000+02:00

What's happening at SCO?
This Thursday the 2nd of August is our AGM, it is important that as many people as possible attend, so please try and be there. We will be calling for nominations for our new committee, the final vote for this will be on the 17th of August. If you feel that God is calling you to be a more active member of SCO then step forward and let us know!
We will be having a committee meeting on Friday the 3rd of August at lunch in the SCO office, all are invited. So if you want to see what happens, come and check it out.

T-shirts: They are ready, yAY!!!!! if you paid for a t-shirt when you signed up at the beginning of the year then you can come and collect yours from the office or during our Thursday meeting.

Our weekly schedule continues as follows:
Monday: Prayer at 12pm in the office
Bible Study at lunch in SCO office
Tuesday: Small Groups at lunch in SCO office - current a DVD series is being shown called ' Love, sex and lasting relationships'
Wednesday: Prayer at lunch in SCO office
Thursday: Main meeting at lunch in Richard Ward 4

There is also prayer happening on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 07:15 in John Moffat for the Mission

Christians @ Wits mission

Discipleship training

We need SCO members to attend the discipleship training course from the 20th to the 23rd of August from 18:00-20:30 each evening. This is very important for the success of the mission and the salvation of souls. Everyone who goes through the training can be a counsellor and/or a discipler of new converts. You will be the people at events who will help lead people to the Lord and guide them as to how they can give their lives to Christ. Otherwise, you can run 6 week discipleship courses for new converts. We need as many people as possible to sign-up for this course to help save souls and change lives. It is an amazing opportunity which will equip you for future ministry. We will covering all the expenses of the course so it is free for you. Each person completing the course will get a certificate signed by Michael Cassidy. If you wish to attend please e-mail witschristians@gmail.com stating that you want to attend the course, give your contact details and say that you are part of SCO. OR Speak to Daniel Cromberge or Richard Walls on the SCO committee.

Financial support

We have already raised large amounts of money for the mission through many different sources. However, we as students now need to take ownership of the mission and supports God's work. We would like to suggest that each student donates R50 towards this soul saving project. Money can be given to Robin Ballantine or at the next Thursday SCO meeting.

For more information on the Christians @ Wits mission go to http://witschristians.blogspot.com or join the Christians @ Wits Facebook group.

2007-05-19T06:27:00.000+02:00

National SCO CAMP
When: 28 June - 2 July 2007
Where: Assemblies of God Campsite - jhb South
Cost: R450
Worship by: Louise Brittz
Speaker: Femi Adeleye
Theme: "Lifestyle mission" - a life of passionate devotion to God and His purpose for the world lived out in our communities, affecting the choices we make. John 20:21 "As the Father sent me, so I am sending you..."
Contact details: Marisa Fourie 0721228733
Barry Haschick 0413730261
info@sco.org.za

Application forms available at Thursdays meeting

Take Note!

2007-05-06T00:29:00.000+02:00

Some very important updates:

Constitution Review: This Friday, the 11th of May, we will be reviewing our constitution. This will happen at lunch in the SCO office, this is something that is very important, and we would like you to attend! Have a say in your society, Hope to see you there.

Jews for Jesus: the Jews for Jesus are coming to campus to hand out pamphlets and do some evangelism, they are keen for SCO members to help them out. They will have a training on Monday the 14th of May at lunch in Richard Ward, and then they will be handing out the pamphlets on the 15th, 17th, 22nd and 24th of may, which are Tuesdays and Thursdays all at lunch. If you help out you won't need to do everyday. Please let us know as soon as possible if you are interested and if you will be attending the training, if we get no response we will have to cancel the training. Check out their website http://jewsforjesus.org

Camp April 2007

2007-04-30T06:48:00.000+02:00

Camp:

We spent Thursday to Saturday at Braambos Campsite in the Magliesberg. The camp was great. There were 20 of us, the most we have ever had at a SCO camp. We learnt lots, ate lots, talked lots and encountered God lots...

Check out the pics...

Dinner-on-the-Dodge - What happened...

2007-04-22T00:04:00.000+02:00

The Dinner-on-the-Dodge happened on Saturday the 21st of April, and we had over 20 people present. It was lots of fun. We dodged from one house to the next eating various parts of our meal on the way. Thanks to all those who came and thank you to the committee members whose homes we used.
Check out the photos below...

Ignite - Muisc ministry performance

2007-04-18T04:40:00.000+02:00

Dinner-on-the-Dodge

2007-04-14T03:34:00.000+02:00

When: Saturday, 21st of April .. that's this coming week
What: We will be having our next social - a Dinner-on-the-dodge.
We will be having a three course meal, each meal at a different house.
Where: We are using three committee member homes, all of which are in the Craighall Park area (near Rosebank), more precise directions will be emailed.
Who: SCO members and any friends who want to join you
Time: 6pm
Bring your own drinks

We need to know how many people are coming so please RSVP as soon as possible if you will be attending, to scowits@gmail.com
If you want to come but have transport problems, let us know and we will organise lifts.

Hope to see you there

THE PASSION PROJECT

2007-04-14T03:15:00.000+02:00

The Passion Project returns to Wits after huge success in 2006, for one night only, Tuesday 17th April in the Wits Great Hall. No Charge - that means it is free!
Be There
Tell your friends
Tell your family
Tell complete strangers
Spread the Word...

Please Note:

2007-03-18T04:07:00.000+02:00

Our weekly Schedule has changed slightly:

Monday: Bible Study at lunch in the SCO office
Prayer at 12pm in the office

Tuesday: Small Group at lunch in the SCO office

Wednesday: Prayer in RW4 or 5, all Christians and societies are invited, this is specifically praying for the August Mission at Wits

Thursday: Main Meeting at lunch in RW4

CAMP

2007-03-18T04:01:00.000+02:00

When: 26-28 April (leave late Thursday afternoon, arrive back late Saturday)

Where: Braambos Campsite, Magliesberg

Why: Come and Encounter God, enrich your faith and grow friendships

Cost: R230 plus R20 for petrol per person

Pay deposit of R50 by the 29^th of March,

full payment by 13^th of April.

Bring: An open heart, sleeping bag, Bible, cutlery, notebook & pen, clothes, swimming costume and towel

Queries: scowits@gmail.com

Visit to the Drive-in

2007-03-11T00:20:00.001+02:00

Update...

2007-03-04T08:33:00.000+02:00

We hope that you have begun attending some of our meetings. So far we think that this year is going well, thank you for your enthusiasm.
It is exciting to see God working in people's lives.

If you can sing, play an instrument, make a loud noise or just really want to get involved in something ... come to the worship practice on Tuesdays at lunch in Richard Ward 4 or 5.. We would love to see you there!

There is a soup kitchen that happens at 11am on Tuesdays at Holy Trinity Church (just beyond the Wits Theatre complex), if you would like to get involved just go down there and check it out.

If you are interested in visiting hospitals come to our Thursday meeting (Richard Ward 4, 1.15) and chat to Robin.

We have had one social so far this year - a picnic - which was fun and relaxing. We have our next activity planned for the 20th of March... please keep this date free, we would like to meet more of you so we hope that you will be there!

See you soon
In Christ,
The SCO Committee

SCO Outreach

2007-02-16T10:17:00.000+02:00

If anyone is interested in getting involved with outreach, then please speak to Richard or e-mail SCO.

The Wits mission is now going strongly. This will be a large scale Christian outreach on campus with all Christian societies being invited to attend and is being facilitated by African Enterprise. If you have any way of assisting with this mission in terms of time, organising, prayer, printing, transport, sound equipment etc., please let us know at SCO or e-mail us. This is a mission that will be reaching thousands of students with a well planned, organised, powerful and spirit-filled project.

On Wednesday nights there is a project called Paballo Ya Batho that we invite everyone to get involved with. It assists the homeless in central Johannesburg by providing soup, bread, medical care and much more from mobile units. It is a chance to build relationships, and reach out to, those in need. Meet at 18h15 at the Wits Medical School parking lots. It usually finishes around 22h00. It is truly an eye opening and heart touching experience, while being very safe.

On Saturday the 17th of February there will be an outreach to Walkerville to work with an underprivileged school. It will be a day of playing with and helping out children in need. E-mail scowits@gmail.com for more info.

Upcoming Social

2007-02-11T05:14:00.000+02:00

Our First social of the year:

We will be having a picnic at Emmarentia Dam on Saturday the 24th of February, starting at 12pm. It's a bring and share so bring something to eat and something to drink and let's get to know each other a little bit better.
We will meet in the Rose Gardens.. look for the SCO banner and a friendly bunch of people.
Hope to see you there!

Keep living for the Lord!

2007-02-10T09:35:00.000+02:00

Map of East Campus... Look for Richard Ward, that's us!

A New Year!

2007-02-08T10:22:00.000+02:00

Hey SCO people old and new!

Welcome back to Wits and welcome back to SCO. We are very excited for this year and we are excited for what God is going to do in your lives ...
Here is a brief update for what's happening:
Everything starts on Monday. And so does SCO!
We will have Small Groups
Tuesday is Bible Study
Wednesday is Prayer
And Thursday is our first Main Meeting of the year..
Everything happens at lunch, which is 1.15 to 2.15
All the above will be happening in Richard Ward 4. Thursday is the most important and exciting meeting to come to! Bring your friends and don't be scared.

Directions to RW4 are as follows:

From the Great Hall steps facing the steps go right towards West Campus, turn at the first left, go straight, central block is on your left, Hillman building on your right, keep going straight, there will be an open space with some benches & grass on your right in front of you is Richard Ward, identifiable by the circular staircase on the outside, go up the stairs one storey and through the doors RW4 is on your left.

Please see the map on wits site or which is posted somewhere here if you need a visual aid to get there!

We look forward to meeting many new people and see lots of old ones too :)

In Christ,
The 2007 SCO committee

Wits Mission 2007

2006-12-18T15:31:00.000+02:00

An exciting event has entered its beginning stages. SCO, working alongside African Enterprise and all the Christian Societies at Wits have started planning a large mission on Wits campus for 2007. It will takes months of preparation which will culminate in a week of events such as top speakers, music, prayer, outreach and evangelism. Please assist us in making this all possible. Start praying about this now and also pass on this information to anybody who might be interested in helping. The name of our Lord Jesus Christ is going to be lifted high on campus in 2007.

Rhodes University has a similar mission. For information on how this went, click here, so that you can see what we are in store for.

End of the year

2006-10-18T17:47:00.000+02:00

Tomorrow is our last meeting of the year and it has been a very successful year. Thank you to everyone who has been to a meeting, whether it be a prayer group, bible study, small group or main meeting. Thank you for being enthuasistic and for making Wits just a little bit more aware of our Lord's presence.
We pray and hope that everybody will have fantastic exams, and remember that our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, is bigger than any of our stresses or worries.
We hope that your holiday is restful and relaxing, and all the best for next year...
We'll keeping blogging to keep you updated as to what will be happening next year. We already have many exciting things planned, so hopefully see you there.

Many blessings,
the SCO Committee 2006

WITNESS WEEK

2006-09-24T19:06:00.000+02:00

The Schedule for Witness Week is as follows:

Nothing happening on Monday
Tuesday: Hopefully we will have a guest speaker and music on the library lawns at lunch
Wednesday: Talk on Christ and Youth Culture in the Amphitheatre at lunch
Thursday: Nothing but you can go and hit people with your pillow on the library lawns
Friday: Walk for Christ' from the tower of light on West campus (tall white pointy building) to the Piazza in front of the Great Hall, bring banners and posters that promote Christianity and bring some friends.

Try and wear a Christian t-shirt or your society t-shirt.

'But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.' Acts 1:8

Spiritual gifts notes

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To everyone who was on camp, and those who weren't, and want the notes on spiritual gifts from the session that was done, go to the following links:
You're a Masterpiece in the Making
How to Discover Your Primary Spiritual Gift
How to Develop Your Spiritual Gift for Kingdom Impact
Warning Beware of Spiritual Gift Abuse
How to Discover Your Spiritual Gifts
The notes are from sessions taken by Chip Ingram and are a very good biblically based teaching on spiritual gifts. Everyone should try find what gifts God has given them and how they can be used for the glory of his kingdom.

September Camp 2006

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3 days. 2 nights. The time of your life!

Desire it. Seek it. Live it.

Click here for the poster.

Click here to check out the

photos of the last camp.

New Committee

2006-07-31T20:51:00.000+02:00

New SCO Committee: we are looking for people who are interested in being on the Committee for 2007. There are a variety of positions that need to be filled - chairperson, secretary, treasurer, prayer, small groups, bible study and outreach. If you are interested or want to know more come to the meeting on Friday the 4th of August in the SCO office, D8, Richard Ward building...

Welcome Back...

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Hi everybody.. and so we have begun the third term of Wits and the second semester 2006!
We hope that everybody's holdiays were fantastic and we are sure that the second half of this year is going to be even better than the first.
We need to start looking for a new committee for next year so if you are interested please email us or speak to one of the current committee members.
Let's all be passionately prayerful people, and give the rest of this year over to God!

Join SCO at... Youth Leaders Conference 2006

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"The Core": 27-30 July 2006

We want to create a space where leaders will be challenged to connect with God on a deeper level so that they can become prophetic leaders who hear and understand who God wants them to be. This year we will be including workshops that cater for leaders and committees Involved in, children, youth (teenage) or young adult ministries.

The conference will be held from Thursday night to Sunday lunch. Thursday and Friday are aimed at youth pastors and youth leaders (full-time and part-time), challenging them to focus on the "core" - their relationship with God - before they lead their teams and the young people whom they're responsible for. Committee members are then encouraged to join their leaders at the conference from Friday night for the remainder of the weekend.

For More Info Contact Jean at (011) 674 4101, info@sonlife.org.za

Or apply online: www.changeagents.co.za

Photo Gallery

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SCO Photo Updates

These are the photo galleries that are currently available. Enjoy!

March Camp 2006 (Part 1)
March Camp 2006 (Part 2)
March Camp 2006 (Part 3)

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Condolences

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The father of Mokete Makone, a committee member of SCO, passed away recently. The whole of the SCO would like to send our prayers, condolences, and best wishes to the Makone family. We thank God that His faith is so apparent in Mokete at this time, as Mokete guides his family through this difficult time.

Holiday Time

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We are into exam time and we hope and pray that all of you will be studying hard and doing well. SCO meetings have stopped until next term, we will be back to normal from the 17th of July... Monday small groups: Purpose Driven life, Tuesday Bible Study, Wednesday prayer and Thursday main meetings.
Enjoy the holidays, keep safe and keep praying...
We hope to see you all back and refreshed ready for the second semester!

Party

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Thursday the 18th of May is our last meeting of the second term and end of the first semester, we are having a small party at lunch in Richard Ward 4, we hope to see lots of you there...
Come and relax before exams and spend some time in fellowship...

Outreach Opportunities

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1. Vegetable Garden on West Campus needs volunteers to help grow vegetables, you would help out whenever you are free. There is training on 13th and 21st of May. All vegetables grown are used for the soup kitchen that is held at Holy Trinity Church, East Campus, every week.

2. Volunteers are needed to help mentor/teach kids at an HIV/AIDS home in Berea, this would be whenever you could fit it into your schedule.

If you are intersted in either of these activities email scowits@gmail.com and we'll get back to you with more details.

SCO Social

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Come and join us on Monday for lunch on the library lawns!
Let's get to know each other a little better and spend time together as student Christians on Wits campus....
Hope to see you there - look for the SCO banner...

A Good Few Months for SCO

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With help from outside, and dedication from inside, many great things have happened around SCO in the past few months.

Thanks to the Gideons, 3000 Bibles were distrbuted through SCO on Wits campus.
Thanks to Children of Fire and McDonald's, 1125 toys have found there ways into the hands of needy children and people all over Gauteng. 450 of these toys were given out during the DOCS/SCO outreach to Baragwanath Hospital in March. 380 Easter Eggs, donated by SCO members, were also distributed during this outreach.

Our deepest gratitude to all those who helped make these events happen, but most of all to God, who allowed all of this to happen.

The Passion Project (18-22 April)

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The Passion Project is an exciting Easter production by Wits arts students. It will run from 18-22 April every evening @ 7pm. Please come and support them and invite as many people as you can. The aim of this production is to bring to life the true story behind Easter, in the hearts and minds of those for whom Jesus died. Hope to see you there!

March Camp 2006 Photos! (1)

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As promised here is the first March Camp 2006 photo update…

Day 1: Adventure!
A short hike (for those who didn’t take the detour!), abseiling, bridge-jumping and swimming is how day 1 of camp kicked off.

(Click on a picture to see a larger version)

March Camp 2006 Photos! (2)

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Day 2: Workshops. Teambuilding. God.
The evening sessions were refreshing.. God made His presence felt as we spent time in worship and His Word. (Noel & Deborah from Rustenburg, both full-time in youth ministry, were our guest speakers ;)) Day 2 was spent in another session, 'artistic expression', teambuilding, an identity discussion and sport.. again followed by an awesome time in God's presence.

March Camp 2006 Photos! (3)

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Day 3: Fired up.. to change our world.
Our customary last day 'photoshoot' followed another great big breakfast and our last session. SCO camp really did give everyone a new perspective. Bonds were formed, passion was ignited and most importantly we left knowing - we had met with God.

Gideon's Outreach

2006-04-09T13:07:00.000+02:00

Gideon's will be handing out Bibles on Wednesday the 12th of April, there will be various tables stationed around campus. If you are intersted watch out for them, go and chat, help or whatever...

Nick - the guy without limbs

2006-04-07T10:26:00.000+02:00

On Thursday the 6th of April we showed a dvd on Nick - the guy with no arms or legs. Check out his website www.LifeWithoutLimbs.org if you want to find out more information about him or are interested in getting the dvd.

On the website it says that he will be speaking in Jo'burg from the 8th - 13th November 2006 - that's the end of this year.

Should be inspiring, we will watch out for more information on this...

Hillsong United

2006-04-05T13:26:00.000+02:00

Hillsong United will be in Jo'burg at Rhema on the 31st of May!
Tickets available form Rhema - R56 or through computicket...
This is going to be good...

Trip to Baragwanth

2006-04-04T10:27:00.000+02:00

On Friday, 7th April, we will be going to Baragwanth Hospital to hand out Easter Eggs and just talk to some of the patients...
If you are interested in join us we are meeting at the office at 1.15 to leave by 1.30 it should last about 2 hours,
It's going to be good!

Witness Week

2006-04-02T18:25:00.000+02:00

um... more to come on this... hopefully we'll get sorted soon
But here's a verse to ponder:

'Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.' Matt 6:34

First Camp 2006

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From 20 March to 22 March we went on an awesome camp...
God was definitely moving in each of the people who attended.
We had two guest speakers from Rustenburg: Noel and Deborah, who were great.
We did abseiling and bridge-jumping, oh yeah!
Food was good and some pretty amazing jokes were made up, hopefully they will be posted soon... :)
Photos will be updated too, but in the mean time here are some from last year's camp...
If you didn't make it... Don't worry we will have another camp later on in the year!

What we do...

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We are a student run Christian organisation on Wits campus.
We are non-denominational and meet during varsity hours.
Our fairly structured, non-changing schedule is the following:

Monday: Small groups at lunch in the office (opposite RW4)
Tuesday: Bible Study at lunch in the office
Wednesday: Praise & worship at lunch in the office
Thursday: Main meetings in Richard Ward 4

Monday to Friday - prayer in the office from 12-12.30pm

All welcome, all the time!