“It is our role as Christians to bring hope to people without hope”
November 2024Rita El-Mounayer still has nightmares about growing up during the Lebanese Civil War and finds it hard to comprehend that violence and destruction are once again within Lebanese walls. At the same time, she is excited about SAT-7’s work in Beirut, which has just chosen to double the number of broadcasts. Written by Nanna Endahl Jørgensen and reposted in English […]
SAT-7 SUPPORTS VIEWERS IN LIVING FAITHFULLY UNDER PERSECUTION
October 2024A 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
October 2024Amid 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
October 2024Broadcasting 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 […]
HELPING ALGERIAN CHRISTIANS ADAPT AFTER CHURCH CLOSURES
October 2024When the largest of Algeria’s Protestant churches was closed by the authorities five years ago, the senior pastor made a moving and powerful statement: “You can seal our churches – but not our hearts”. His words have proved true since then as believers have persevered in faith and continued to serve. The Full Gospel Church of Tizi Ouzou was sealed […]
LEBANESE CHRISTIANS: LIFE IN THE WAR ZONE
October 2024“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 […]
Emergency Country Briefing: Lebanon
October 2024With tensions remaining high in the region and air strikes and ground operations impacting thousands of Lebanese families, we’ve released this Emergency Country Briefing looking at Lebanon in more detail. We’ll look at how Christians are responding to the unfolding situation and hear from one of SAT-7’s directors in Lebanon, Sarah Soueidy, about how the team are keeping faith and […]
SUPPORT FOR VIEWERS IN LEBANON DURING WEEK OF BOMBINGS
October 2024As Lebanon experiences its worst violence in almost 20 years, SAT-7’s studio in Beirut is continuing to broadcast programmes offering comfort and support to people shaken by this week’s devastating airstrikes. Nearly 800 people have been killed and thousands injured in the bombings since Monday (23 September). And tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes […]