New Miracle Campus Development Underway Steadily & Speedily

What’s happened in the six weeks since Luke Commission supporters gave from their hearts to purchase 25 acres for a ministry headquarters?

Much has happened! The road across the property is being improved, including installation of culverts and widening on the dirt road over a creek. The grass has been cut and the whole property harvested for site prep.

Lighting the Path

Blessing Bonus for Swazi Staff Blesses Beyond...

When Jesus shows His face in the faces of others, all our lives are enriched. That's what happened yesterday with the Swazi staff of The Luke Commission. Let's back into this story – start from the end and inch toward the beginning. 

The Luke Commission Co-Executive Director Echo VanderWal called the Swazi team, administrator, and a few American staff members together for a meeting. That's not unusual. In fact, Echo had been in meetings with staff leaders all day. But what transpired at this late-afternoon gathering was a first in TLC history. 

"The Luke Commission has been especially blessed lately," Echo said with a smile that suggested more to be told. Our donors have been generous. We'd like to pass a portion of that blessing to our staff for your years of sacrifice." 

"This year so far the unity among that staff has been great – despite record numbers in all departments," complimented Harry. "I see people getting up and doing what needs to be done. Your leadership shows the rest of the staff how to work, how to ask questions and get answers, how to work together." 

In the first quarter for TLC this year, some 11,000 patients have been treated, 21,000 shoes given to school children, and almost 500 men and boys circumcised.  More than a 35% increase over 2012 in the medical and surgical departments!  Record numbers under God’s favor…

Film & Campaign

TLC is collaborating with the NEVER A NEVERLAND FILM & CAMPAIGN to share the story of Swaziland and the solution we and others are bringing to offer help and hope to this beautiful kingdom. 

Please go to www.nnlfilm.com to learn more and 'like' the NEVER A NEVERLAND facebook page to follow the journey of the documentary film and campaign featuring TLC.

TLC Tagged on FB

Travis wrote: "Anyone looking to say "Happy Birthday?" Here's how:

I'm 33 today... so for this birthday I'm hoping that 33 of you (friends, family, colleagues, and everyone) will wish me an extraordinarily joyous birthday by donating $10 to The Luke Commission -- thereby being a part of saving 33 lives.

I've been privileged to be a part of fundraising for TLC with MVNU students and other universities. We take seriously our call and responsibility to help curb the AIDS epidemic in Swaziland, Africa. Sure... there are lots of ways to give to missions and other causes but I've been able to know about the difference that is happening Swaziland -- a county that without help is slated for extinction due to the AIDS epidemic. This fall, I met with Harry Echo VanderWal who are on site in Swaziland. MVNU students have traveled to Swaziland to assist with AIDS testing and counseling. Lives are quite literally being saved and people are being exposed to the love of God and hope of new life.

One $10 gift provides one testing kit for one person. If more than 33 of you are able to give, then I'm hoping to use additional giving to outfit 33 Swaziland children with football (soccer) shoes. The VanderWal boys enjoy playing the sport but the children play without shoes or equipment. 33 players equals 3 teams of 11 and lots of hopeful smiles in a place that needs hope.

To give, you may use the link below or personally give me $10 and I will process the donation. If you give online, please let me know... it would be a great birthday gift!

33 for 33! Let's do this.

See the Stats

2012 Services Delivered to Rural Communities 

  • Medical Patients Treated - 24,410
  • Eye Glasses Fitted - 4,524
  • Blood Pressure & Sugar Tested - 17,653
  • Surgeries Sponsored - 24
  • Patients Tested & Counseled for HIV - 6,619
  • Wheelchairs/Adaptive Equipment Fitted - 156
  • Cataracts Referred - 65
  • HIV/TB Referrals Tracked - 1,280
  • Laboratory Services Rendered - 2,546
  • TB Screenings Completed - 10,543
  • Prevention-of-Mother-to-Child HIV Service Provided - 221