News
847 items in the archive.
December 2017 15 items
Serving a diverse church over Christmastime
This year’s days of carolling and feasting has now past for most of the West, but for many in the Middle East and North Africa, Christmas is just about to begin. While the region’s Protestant and Catholic believers celebrate the birth of Christ on 25 December, most Orthodox churches follow the older Julian calendar.
Sudanese choir models Christian unity on SAT-7
A unique praise group from Sudan recently featured on the SAT-7 ARABIC music program Keep on Singing . The Candlelight Choir, which is made up of believers from many different churches and backgrounds, travelled to Cairo for the live broadcast.
Unity through diversity for Christmas
This Christmas, SAT-7 celebrates Jesus’ birth by highlighting the diverse cultural and denominational Christmas traditions across the churches of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
SAT-7 viewers cheer on believer who overcame addiction
When Mina Henein bravely shared his story of recovery from addiction with SAT-7 ARABIC viewers, he received a surprise outpouring of love and support. During Mina’s appearance on Needle and New Thread , live calls flooded in from old friends, a family member, and even his boss – all expressing their admiration and respect.
Young adults' show breaks negative views of Christianity
Religious faith has a bad image among Iran's young adults. Tight restrictions and harsh penalties give many a very negative impression of belief. It is widely understood that non-ethnic Christians are subject to societal and official pressure. This instils fear of rejection or isolation those who want to learn more about faith.
Celebrating one year of changing girls’ worlds
The SAT-7 PARS team recently celebrated the first anniversary of the weekly live show A Girl’s World. Many Persian speaking girls across the Middle East were also celebrating because they have finally found an engaging and relatable television show created especially for them.
SAT-7 KIDS gives thanks for ten years on air
SAT-7’s children’s channel has just celebrated its ten-year anniversary. Sunday 10 December was commemorated with a special live schedule featuring viewers’ positive comments, live calls from long-serving staff and management, and a special message of thanks to Him who makes this all possible.
A decade through the camera lens
“This is a dream we have been working on for many years,” Andrea Elmounayer said 10 years ago about the launch of SAT-7 KIDS. As the channel celebrates a decade of a dream realised, we take a walk back through time to revisit some of its best programs and the team’s favourite memories.
Continuing to impact young lives
As we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of SAT-7 KIDS, we look back at some of the remarkable stories that viewers have shared with us over the decade. Through various platforms, SAT-7 KIDS receives stories of viewers’ joys and struggles, and how the channel has helped to shape and transform their lives.
SAT-7 KIDS celebrations with inspiring children
As SAT-7 KIDS gears up to celebrate 10 years on-air on 10 December, the channel’s young viewers have an exciting treat in store. A special schedule will air on the anniversary day, including a live show with a host of fun features and an inspiring program telling the stories of youngsters who have overcome some tough challenges.
Long-serving staff look back with joy
Ever since SAT-7 KIDS’ first broadcasts 10 years ago, the channel’s very existence has been a testament to God's provision.
Equipping children to know their rights
Girls in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are too frequently denied their right to a childhood that is safe, healthy, and happy. As part of SAT-7’s work to equip the coming generation, our programs help girls and young women to know their rights.
Pioneer program for children with disabilities
Since its beginnings, SAT-7 KIDS has pioneered in quality Christian programming that both supports and challenges its young audience. Now, the team again shines a light on a topic rarely addressed by other broadcasters: children with physical and intellectual disabilities.
SAT-7 KIDS supports children experiencing trauma
Tens of millions of children in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are victims of conflict [1] . Many are at risk of unimaginable trauma, having witnessed horrific violence, lost loved ones, or suffered injuries. SAT-7’s programs are supporting these vulnerable children, and their families, to manage trauma and begin to heal. Especially SAT-7 KIDS is focusing on bringing new hope.
SAT-7 KIDS – 10 years of impacting young lives
SAT-7 KIDS celebrates a decade of broadcasting on 10 December 2017. We look back and see how God has used the channel to speak to the hearts of children in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). We are also awed by His provision and support through some of the hardest times for the region in living memory.