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Mobilising prayer for strength and comfort during disaster
SAT-7’s Arabic channels and viewer support team are mobilising prayer across the region and reaching out to viewers affected by the devastating earthquake in Morocco and catastrophic flooding in Libya.
The women-led uprising in Iran: one year on
A year ago this week, a 22-year-old Iranian woman left her hometown in the west of Iran to go shopping with some relatives in the country’s capital, Tehran. She never came home.
Christlike response to suffering
The New Testament tells us that “everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2 Timothy 3:12, NIV). These words can be surprising, or even frightening, to Western ears. Yet for many believers in the Middle East, these words are their reality. How are God’s people supposed to respond to persecution?
The Taliban takeover two years on
“In the last two years, so many things have changed. Life in Afghanistan is very difficult now – there is no education, no work, and all our suffering is because of those two things. There is a lot of anxiety. If [women] go out they are inappropriately questioned.”
Young Turkish Christians discover the power of connection
This summer young Christians from across Türkiye had the opportunity to encounter God in a new way and make new friends as they travelled to Smyrna, Western Türkiye, for the annual Youth Revival festival, sponsored by SAT-7 TÜRK. Hopes were high among the festival’s organisers that it would mark a significant shift for attendees between the first half of the year – with all its difficulties – and the second, a new season laden with possibilities.
SAT-7's “YES” PROJECT RAISES CREATION CARE AWARENESS
SAT-7's youth - focused project YES recently p articipated in “The Grün Fête de la Musique” festival, which took place from 22 to 24 June in Cairo. This year’s theme of understanding environmental issues and supporting sustainability, while also listening to and celebrating music, was met with an overwhelmingly positive response from the young audience.
SAT-7 feature film nominated at Christian film festivals
SAT-7 ’s first feature film , Toxic , has been chosen to participate in three Christian film festivals in the United States and Europe : the CEVMA Film Festival Jewel Awards in the Netherlands, and the Christian Family Film Festival and Faith in Film International Film Festival , both in the USA. It has previously been shown at the Salaam Film Festival in Egypt .
SAT-7 strengthens connections at inspiring conference in Norway
Representatives of SAT-7 recently attended the Norwegian Mission Society’s General Assembly Meeting. Marianne Awaraji, SAT-7 Audience Relations Manager for the Arabic channels, described the experience as “incredibly emotional”. She was accompanied by Kurt Johansen, Executive Director of SAT-7 Europe, Asia, and Pacific, and George Makeen, Executive Director of SAT-7’s Arabic channels.
For your eyes only: a story to inspire Lebanon
SAT-7 is excited to announce that Lebanon, Our Story , has begun filming its original drama series, For Your Eyes Only , which will be broadcast exclusively on SAT-7. The drama series fuses the reality of life in Lebanon with fictional fantasy elements.
SAT-7 TÜRK News makes a difference in unexpected ways
As the sole supplier of Christian news in Türkiye, SAT-7 TÜRK News both amplifies the voice of the Church across the country and unites isolated Christians and congregations as one body of Christ.
Bible teaching sessions for Isolated Believers
A new SAT-7 PARS initiative, weekly Bible teaching sessions hosted on Zoom, are proving invaluable to individuals who struggle to find biblical community or discipleship elsewhere. “I am really grateful for the excellent teaching sessions, which have refreshed me and given me new strength… You don't know how much you have blessed and encouraged me,” shares Rebecca, an attendee from Iran.
SAT-7's YES project partners with church in creation conference
Following the international conference on the environment (COP 27) that was held in Egypt in 2022, SAT-7 recently filmed a conference organised by The Centre for Christian-Muslim Understanding and Partnership to discuss environmental protection.
Great News for Turkish children
“We are all beautiful in God's eyes,” says presenter Nora Yazırlıoğlu on a recent episode of SAT-7 TÜRK’s new children’s program Great News , “because God made us with all His love in His image.” Nora’s assistant – a well-dressed dog puppet – replies, “Yes, my friends, we are all precious in the eyes of God, and each one of you is unique and special to Him.”
SAT-7’s Parables of Jesus supports isolated believers
With parables, Jesus taught the people. A nd with parables, SAT-7 is sharing the Christian faith with viewers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) .
World Refugee Day: the MENA region
In recent weeks we have all been shocked and saddened by media reports of the violence in Sudan and the desperate plight of its citizens. Since April, more than 250,000 people have fled from the fighting into neighbouring countries, alongside nearly two million who are internally displaced. Many of them are in desperate need, lacking even basic food supplies, or have found themselves unwelcome in their host countries.
Middle Eastern families on the move
Middle Eastern families are emigrating in large numbers. The reasons are different for each family: some are forced out of their home countries by persecution or conflict, while others are pulled to new locations by better social and economic opportunities. What is common among them, though, is the struggle to integrate into their new surroundings.
Iranian and Afghan families share their thoughts on emigration
It can be hard to understand exactly what it means and how it feels for Middle Eastern families who are forced to relocate. There is no substitute for hearing first-hand accounts, of course, which is why we have compiled the stories of some SAT-7 PARS viewers who have emigrated. We hope these testimonies will inform your prayers, strengthen your faith, and increase your compassion for migrants.
Arab men see their value in God's eyes
In the Middle East Father’s Day tends to go by mostly unnoticed, in sharp contrast to Mother’s Day. The culture tends to see emotional expression as feminine, leaving most men without space or permission to explore their feelings and develop emotional maturity. This affects men’s ability to serve as fathers with a healthy understanding of masculinity and manhood.
A VITAL MESSAGE OF UNITY SHARED AS SAT-7 turns 27
To celebrate our 27 years of service in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), SAT-7 will broadcast an extra-special program entitled We Believe throughout the first week of June. Showcasing two large choirs, a range of well-known Lebanese media personalities, multiple creative segments crafted for the occasion by the SAT-7 team in Lebanon, and plenty more, the show promises to reach a large audience with the vital message of unity.
Women prisoners in Lebanon share stories of struggle and faith
“In life it’s said that behind every door there is new hope and a new opportunity to love, find joy, and live life with all its ups and downs. But what happens when the door opens into a prison cell? What becomes of life then? And who do you turn into?”
Sudan Christians tell SAT-7 of desperate situation in Khartoum
Sudanese Christians living in areas of Khartoum have painted a desperate picture of life caught between warring armies, with one pastor saying the worsening situation means leaving might be his only option.
Afghanistan: a major response to a major crisis
The crisis in Afghanistan is so widespread and has escalated so rapidly that it is scarcely believable. Economically, the country is on its knees, with an extra 15 million Afghans pushed into poverty since 2020. [1] Socially, there is intense pressure on vulnerable groups, with women “systematically being erased from all areas of public life” [2] and non-Muslims experiencing “continued harassment, repression, and violence”. [3] SAT-7, seeking to make God’s love visible in the region, has stepped up its programming for Afghans in recent months.
Enabling youth in Egypt
SAT-7 has launched a new project designed to equip and encourage young people in Egypt to invest themselves in their local communities and wider society and to promote the social conditions that will enhance their freedoms.
Tribute to George Verwer
SAT-7’s Founder Dr Terence Ascott has paid tribute to George Verwer, the founder of Operation Mobilisation (OM), who passed away last week.