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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.
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.