“You can seal our churches but you can’t seal our hearts” is the cry from Algeria as churches are being sealed shut despite Article 42 of the Algerian Constitution guaranteeing its citizens freedom to worship and the freedom to meet for a service. The 15 October closure of the largest of these – the 1,200-member Full Gospel Church of Tizi […]
LEBANON – A CRY FOR THE NATION
As thousands of Lebanese from across the spectrum of religious groups and ethnic communities continue protests across Lebanon, SAT-7 is tackling the issue through a series of live episodes beginning tonight on SAT-7 ARABIC. The channel has invited various leaders from the Lebanese Christian community to share their opinions and debate on a way forward. “We are expecting a lot […]
The Middle East Briefing – October 2019
One conflict has been averted and another ignited. The pace of events in the Middle East over the last 30 days has been rapid. Last month, we saw drone and missile attacks on refineries in Saudi Arabia. Although Yemeni Houthi rebels claimed responsibility, many saw the hand of Iran behind them. Observers worried that this would trigger the long-feared conflict […]
MAKING BIBLE TEACHING ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
It started as a meeting in a seventh-floor Cairo apartment but – thanks to SAT-7 – the weekly Freedom Meeting now brings life-changing Bible teaching to Christians around the Arab world. SAT-7 Egypt reporter, Mary Joseph, spoke to Nabila Hanna, the meeting’s co-founder, about its 35 years of ministry Since 1985, the non-denominational Freedom Meetings have welcomed respected Bible teachers […]
Syrian Christians urged to be servants and peacemakers
Christians attending a one-day festival in an area of Syria known as The Valley of Christians (Wadi al-Nasara) have been urged to be servants to all and agents of reconciliation. Speaking at the event, broadcast by Christian TV network SAT-7, local Archbishop Iliya Tohme told hundreds gathered for The King’s Festival that they are called to be lights to all […]
SAT-7 calls UK Christians to discover joy alongside Middle East believers
A bold new campaign being launched by Christian broadcaster SAT-7 next week will invite UK believers to see the Middle East through new eyes. “It’s time to see beyond despair,” says SAT-7 UK Executive Director, Rachel Fadipe. “Conflict, poverty and persecution. These are the words we probably associate with the Middle East. But Christians across the region refuse to bow […]
The church that learned to love its enemies
“It was as if God had prepared us for this,” says Pastor Hikmat Kashouh of his congregation. He is recalling the time, almost eight years ago, when over a million Syrian refugees started pouring into Lebanon, fleeing civil war. Resurrection Church, Beirut, had already built strong connections with local Syrian workers. But what the church was less prepared for was […]
Iraq documentary for World Refugee Day features Myriam, the girl who forgave ISIS
Iraqi girl who “captured millions of hearts” urges Christians to pray, bring hope to refugee children A refugee girl who fled so-called Islamic State (IS) but captured the hearts of millions on TV and social media with a message of hope and forgiveness is calling on Christians to take action on World Refugee Day, 20 June. “Please, please, don’t forget […]
Christian teaching live from Kuwait
An Evangelical conference in Kuwait, attended by up to 1400 a day and televised on SAT-7, has highlighted the committed Christian presence in the Gulf region. Between 1,200 and 1,400 people attended the three sessions on the person of Christ and what He offers us, and an extra session was added to answer attendees’ questions. All were held and filmed […]
Living proof of God’s faithfulness
SAT-7 discipleship series Follow Me recently introduced viewers to Pastor Elia Maurice. He shared how he has witnessed God’s faithfulness through war, displacement, a kidnapping attempt, and a family tragedy that changed his life forever. On screen, Elia is an unassuming man. One would never suspect his extraordinary life story based on his composure and his assured confidence in the Lord: “God […]