A recent report says that persecution of Christians worldwide has “significantly worsened” over the past 12 months.[1] To mark the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church on 3 November, here are some first-hand accounts from SAT-7 viewers who are facing persecution. We also consider how SAT-7 is supporting believers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in […]
A “REFUGE” FOR CHILDREN FRIGHTENED BY WAR
Amid the fear and chaos of war in the Middle East, SAT-7 KIDS is reaching out to young viewers with songs, dramas, and prayers to bring comfort and hope in the face of uncertainty. “In times of war, fear, and uncertainty, SAT-7 KIDS becomes more than just a TV channel,” says Channel Manager Andrea El-Mounayer. “It becomes a refuge, […]
SPECIAL LIVE BROADCAST FROM BEIRUT SHARES HOPE AND FAITH
Broadcasting live from the balcony of SAT-7’s studio in Beirut, a special programme brought hope and faith to the people of Lebanon as the country continues to come under attack. Good Morning Beirut aired for two hours on 22 October with the city in full view behind the presenters, SAT-7’s Marianne Awaraji and Elie Ahwash, a well-known Lebanese journalist and […]
LEBANESE CHRISTIANS: LIFE IN THE WAR ZONE
“We love our land and are deeply attached to it,” a church leader from a Christian village in southern Lebanon told SAT-7. He, like many believers, are staying put in areas directly impacted by the bombings. The words of Father Tony from Rmeish on SAT-7 ARABIC’s You Are Not Alone programme were echoed by a man from another Christian village […]
CALL TO PRAYER FROM SAT-7 LEBANON
As Lebanon continues to face uncertainty about what will happen to its people across the country, SAT-7’s Beirut studio calls for prayers that the situation will de-escalate and their country will be protected from being dragged into war. “Yesterday, we witnessed the worst violence in Lebanon for the last 20 years. Almost 500 people were killed, and more than 1,000 […]
RESTORING HOPE IN AFGHANISTAN THROUGH EDUCATION
Nearly three years after the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan, the children of the troubled nation are embroiled in an education crisis. In response, SAT-7’s Persian channel is making a Dari-language educational TV program to help Afghan children learn to read and write, giving them “hope for the future”. NO SCHOOL, NO HOPE? “Unfortunately, there are so many children in Afghanistan […]
AMAZIGH GRACE: GOD AT WORK AMONG THE KABYLE SPEAKERS OF ALGERIA
The churches in Algeria may have closed down – but it hasn’t stopped God’s plans! We recently spoke to SAT-7 producer Samia Kessai, who told us more about SAT-7’s programmes for the Amazigh people and how God is at work in the country. In 2017, Algerian authorities started closing down the Protestant churches. Out of 47 churches, now only one […]
GUIDING SUICIDAL VIEWERS TO HOPE AND HELP
As World Suicide Prevention Day is marked on 10 September, SAT-7 is helping viewers facing mental health crises with counselling and prayer support and sharing programme content that highlights the value of each person. In the Middle East and North Africa, where many struggle to access mental health support or have negative attitudes towards it,[1] people who are struggling with […]
Sharing God’s love for the MENA at the UK’s top summer Christian festivals
It’s been another busy summer on the road for the SAT-7 UK team and our amazing volunteers, attending not one but four Christian festivals and conferences in July! The month kicked off with Keswick Portstewart in Northern Ireland, headed up by Alan and ambassador Joan Crozier. In the Scottish Highlands, ambassadors Cheryl and Richard De Souza set up base at […]
GROWING IN GRACE: A YOUNG WOMAN’S STORY
From childhood, through adolescence, and into adulthood, SAT-7 is committed to walking with viewers through every stage of life. One young woman’s story highlights the key points of connection that helped her to mature in faith over many years of watching. Madonna, a 25-year-old woman from Egypt, recently contacted SAT-7 to explain how deeply – and for how long – […]