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November 2017 9 items
Helping Syrians seek God’s touch in times of trauma
From the depths of unimaginable pain and loss, the people of Syria are crying out for healing. SAT-7 ARABIC recently helped millions of viewers in Syria and across the Middle East turn to Jesus during times of trauma – by broadcasting a special church service.
German Bishop shares hope with Christians in Egypt
Egyptian Christians welcomed a very special guest at a recent celebration for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in Cairo. Bishop Heinrich Bedford-Strohn from Germany spoke at the event, which was held on 18 November and also featured a powerful performance of worship songs through the ages.
Live festivals broadcast joyful faith to millions
A season of Christian conferences in Egypt, ending with the popular Count it Right festival, has brought hope to millions this autumn. In a year that has seen ruthless attacks on Egypt’s Church, SAT-7 ARABIC streamed six major events live to viewers across the Arab World.
SAT-7 brings film-making fun to young viewers
A new SAT-7 ACADEMY program documents an innovative children’s film project in Cairo, Egypt. City of Films follows young film-makers as they learn new skills in a unique “play city”, sharing the valuable experience with audience members who cannot take part in person.
A safe place for young Iranians to ask questions
Does the Bible contradict itself? Does God discriminate against women? Is sex outside marriage wrong? Why do bad things happen to good people? These are just some of the controversial yet common questions most people will struggle with at some point in their spiritual journey.
New executive director appointed for SAT-7 PARS
SAT-7 has appointed Panayiotis Keenan as the new Executive Director of SAT-7 PARS, effective from 1 October 2017.
Bringing biblical truth to the next generation in Iran
Bibles, Christian teaching material, and a local church community are often unavailable for many in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), including children. Christian resources in their own languages are often scarce. However, a new SAT-7 PARS program is now providing Persian children with a much needed, consistent, and engaging source of biblical truth.
Testimonies and tunes in the Tajik tongue
SAT-7 PARS’ mission is to provide holistic Christian television for everyone in the Persian-speaking world. Thanks to a courageous Christian musician, the channel has now produced its first series in the Tajik dialect, called Our Salvation is in Him .
Exposing the reality of Iran’s drug abuse crisis
A hard-hitting new SAT-7 PARS documentary reveals the true human cost of Iran’s escalating drug addiction problem. Focusing mainly on methamphetamine abuse, Crystal Death includes moving personal stories and shows that even in the depths of addiction, hope can always be found in Jesus.