Samaritan’s Purse is the international ministry started by Franklin Graham, son of Evangelist Billy Graham. For several years Gamboa Union Church has participated in this project by providing a program of fun and ministry to hundreds of children in the Gamboa area. Each child hears the Gospel clearly presented and is given a colorful book with the Christmas story explained. They are then given a shoe box packed with necessities and fun things provided by churches in the United States.