Rev. Stephen Hershey of Osoyoos United Church (left) and Joan Shirriff, volunteer manager of the thrift shop and a member of the worship committee (centre) hand over a cheque to Sandy Summers, co-chair of Desert Sun Counselling. The church raised $537 at its Christmas Eve service and each year it supports a different local charity. The church's thrift shop also contributes about $18,000 to causes in the community each year. (Richard McGuire photo)

Rev. Stephen Hershey of Osoyoos United Church (left) and Joan Shirriff, volunteer manager of the thrift shop and a member of the worship committee (centre) hand over a cheque to Sandy Summers, co-chair of Desert Sun Counselling. The church raised $537 at its Christmas Eve service and each year it supports a different local charity. The church’s thrift shop also contributes about $18,000 to causes in the community each year. (Richard McGuire photo)