Middle East Briefing: Stories of hope amid conflict
November 2024Over a year since the Hamas-led attack on Israel, conflict in the Middle East has continued to escalate, leaving around 2 million people displaced. But despite the ongoing conflicts, SAT-7 continues to broadcast messages of hope to the region – and viewers keep getting in touch with stories of God at work in their lives. In this month’s Briefing, we’ll […]
YOUTH SHOW GUIDES VIEWERS THROUGH STORMS AND DROUGHTS
November 2024A new beach-inspired youth programme on SAT-7 PARS is helping young viewers to navigate the storms and the droughts of life and faith through dynamic discussions in an eye-catching coastal setting. Coastal Café introduces viewers to a group of students who stumble upon a café with a curious owner who gets younger every day! They learn that he has lived […]
“It is our role as Christians to bring hope to people without hope”
Rita 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 […]