Also in 1992, the Christmas Outreach was initiated in the colonias. Hands of Luke targeted children that would not have received anything otherwise. Every year, the ministry gives the children a small toy, a stocking containing candy, fruit, socks, underwear, and a meal. As each year passes, the word is spread throughout the area and the number of children receiving blessings has continually increased. In 1999, over 5000 children were ministered to at  Christmas time through Hands of Luke.