Nadee’s story: Faith in the flood
May 2019In March and April earlier this year, Iran was severely affected by widespread flooding, causing significant loss of life and millions of pounds worth of damage to homes and infrastructure. Amidst the chaos and fear, several viewers of SAT-7’s Persian channel got in touch to ask for prayer – including one mother, Nadee*, and her son, Kamran*, who prayed for […]
Samira’s story: Refugee mother finds faith
Samira* and her family fled conflict in Syria, and now live as refugees in Lebanon. Here she shares the challenges of raising children in the midst of uncertainty, and the security she has finally found by experiencing God’s love. “In 2012, my husband and I had just married when a bomb destroyed our home. We escaped to Lebanon, along with […]
Hatim’s story: “SAT-7’s programmes give me joy and consolation”
Surviving a terrible divorce and false accusations, Hatim*, a SAT-7 ARABIC viewer, found strength and hope through our programmes. Now he is able to help and guide others and share the resources that SAT-7 provides for him. Hatim, a 45-year-old viewer from Minya, Egypt contacted SAT-7 to share his joy for God’s faithfulness in his life, after enduring a particularly difficult divorce. “God has done […]
The Middle East Briefing – May 2019
May 2019New developments are taking us into some uncharted territories in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Yet the familiar cycles of violence and patterns of control prevail. The plight of Middle Eastern Christians has been highlighted this month by an interim report commissioned by the UK government, which warned that they face being “wiped out” from parts of […]
Christian teaching live from Kuwait
May 2019An 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 […]
SAT-7 welcomes Archbishop Angaelos as new international chair
May 2019Christian TV network SAT-7 is thrilled to welcome His Eminence Archbishop Angaelos of the Coptic Orthodox Church as the new Chairman of its International Council and Executive Board. Archbishop Angaelos replaces Revd Dr Habib Badr, Senior Pastor of the National Evangelical Church of Beirut, who stepped down from the role in April 2019. SAT-7 is also excited to welcome another […]
The Middle East Briefing – April 2019
April 2019In a region of strong leaders and deep states, this month saw their power being shaken in scenes reminiscent of the “Arab Spring” of 2011. Away from the political fray, Christians journeying to Easter Day look to worship a leader whose power was demonstrated in loving sacrifice. Six Fridays of peaceful mass protests against ailing long-term President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of […]