Bethlehem messengers who bear good news
January 2017Two special broadcasts from Bethlehem were among SAT-7’s packed and diverse schedule of Christmas programmes this year between the Western Christmas (25 December) and the Eastern one (7 January). Amid worship and concerts in a multitude of styles from many locations and denominations, a simple half hour show from Bethlehem both reminded viewers of the humble birth of a Saviour […]
Pray for Turkey and SAT-7 TÜRK
January 2017Shortly after partygoers at a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey, welcomed in 2017, a terrorist opened fire on them, killing over three dozen people. Although most of those killed and injured were Muslims, a news agency linked to so-called Islamic State (IS) claimed the atrocity was carried out on a nightclub where Christians “were celebrating their pagan feast” (their term for […]
Iraqi refugee shares story of faith restored
December 2016Iman, a Christian refugee from Iraq, had a crisis of faith when she was driven away from her home by militants. But with the help of a church in Lebanon, her trust in Jesus was restored. Iman shared her dramatic story with SAT-7 documentary series From East to West, offering hope and encouragement to other struggling Christians. Born and raised […]
Shining Christ’s light amid political turmoil in Turkey
December 2016Amid dark and difficult days in Turkey, a live prayer programme on SAT-7 TÜRK is shining the light of God’s love across the country. Prayer Season presenter Ayda Danacioğlu discusses challenging issues raised by the show’s Turkish viewers, then encourages and supports the audience through the ministry of prayer. “Despite the suffering we experience in the world, the most effective […]
“I thank God for each and every one of you”
December 2016This Christmas we want to give a huge thank you to all our supporters. We received this message from a brother in Iran recently, which we simply had to share with you! “Blessing and greetings to the beloved of the Lord at SAT 7. I thank God for each and every one of you. You are such a blessing to […]
Promoting peace at huge fundraising event from Lebanon
December 2016Christmas of Peace, a fundraising event organised by SAT-7, promotes peace and encourages the spirit of unity in Lebanon through a musical journey of traditional and festive songs. Lebanon’s leading acapella choral group, comprised of 50 singers from many different backgrounds, will perform at Christmas of Peace, organised by SAT-7. The event is sponsored by key business and community leaders and […]
The Briefing – December 2016: Review of the year
December 2016In a year of intense conflict, the region’s balance of power and national borders have come under acute pressure from insurgencies, fighting forces with competing aims, and the involvement of major powers. The turmoil in Syria, Libya, Yemen and Iraq has been violent and extreme. Together, these conflicts have driven more than 15 million people from their homes – more […]
Peace on earth – more than a dream?
December 2016This Christmas at church, our Sunday school children are getting ready to act out the nativity scene. Imagine it: retelling the birth of Christ with real, local Bethlehem children – surely it can’t get any better! But for many of the people living in this region, living in peace seems a faraway dream. They don’t know the powerful words Jesus […]