The Spanish Inquisition, Christianity being used to justify slavery and apartheid. Religious figures have been able to use their position and influence to prey on some of the most vulnerable. Religious institutions have closed ranks and covered up truly unspeakable acts. If that is what Christianity is all about, who in their right mind would want anything to do with it? And yet, there's something beautiful about Jesus' teaching and example that could be the answer.

You’re welcome to listen to a recording of the service or watch it on YouTube below.

“He’s gone.” For some, those words are a terrible bombshell exploding into their lives devastating all in its path. For others they bring a sense of bitter relief from the effects of a loved one’s illness. For many, the words open the door to agonising regrets.

Everyone’s experience of hearing that news is different, but one thing is the same for all of us: at some point, we’ll have to hear those words. At some point we’ll sit in the front row at a funeral. And at some point those words will be spoken of us. Is there hope in the face of death?

You can watch or listen to a recording of the service below.

At this time when things are getting darker in many ways, we're going to look at the apostle Paul's great words about moving from darkness to light! We’re really pleased that Warren Humphreys is going to be preaching for us.

The church building was beautifully decorated for our harvest service in Drung. Thanks to all who helped with the decorating and the tea. Rev Mark Smith from Ballyjamesduff spoke on Luke 12, the parable of Rich Fool, you can listen to the service at the link below:

"I can't get no satisfaction..." That could have been the sound track to the lady that Jesus met in John 4. You're very welcome to join us this Sunday morning to discover how Jesus gave her purpose and hope.

The video cuts in and out a bit as the internet is not so good in Larah, but the audio track should be ok:

Will I ever be good enough? Why do I keep on making the same mistakes! So often there's a gap between who we want to be and who we actually are. How good do you have to be for God to accept you?

Do you ever find yourself wondering - is there anyone there? Maybe you think that there isn't, but are you sure?! Millions are convinced that there is a God, but how can we actually know? And if there is a God, what difference does it make anyway? You're very welcome to join us as we begin the "What's the Story" Big 6 questions this Sunday looking at the question "Is anyone there?" You can listen to the recording or watch it on YouTube below.

Larah church building was beautifully decorated for our harvest service last night. Thanks to all who decorated and grew vegetables!

Thank-you also to dairy farmer Willie Nixon for coming and preaching for us, you can listen to Willie’s sermon below.

Do you ever find it hard to keep going? Sometimes it just feels too tough? This Sunday we're looking at Revelation 14 and we'll be seeing Jesus' motivation to His followers to keep going. You can watch the service or listen to a recording below.

LIBYA: Christian convert sentenced to death CHINA: Mayflower Church seeks refugee status in Thailand UGANDA: Five evangelists thrown off boat and drowned Those are just the latest entries on the Church In Chains website. Sadly there are many more stories. Why would you keep going as a Christian in those countries? What about in Ireland, how is it hard to be a follower of Jesus here? Is it worth sticking with Jesus? You're very welcome to watch or listen to the service at the links below..