Reflections
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Blog: God and toilets
On World Toilet Day (19 November), SAT-7 Development Officer Phil Hilditch answers why the global community dedicates a day to this convenience, what it means to live without it, and why Christians should care for those who do.
“I’m not discouraged – the explosion moved me to help more”
Young SAT-7 KIDS Presenter Markus Kashouh reflects on how the Beirut Port explosion has affected him and his friends, how his faith helped him through, and how he hopes to help SAT-7 KIDS viewers build this same resilience through his new program By The Way.
Rita's Vlog - World Food Day
As the World Food Program warns a further 6.7million across the MENA could face hunger due to the ongoing pandemic, Rita El-Mounayer encourages us all to reflect and pray for the region and the world on World Food Day.
Hope in life for rural Algerian women “born to die”
In this moving blog for the International Day of Rural Women (15 Oct), SAT-7’s Algerian Producer Samia Kessai shares how the challenges of life in North African villages leave women saying, “We were born to die.” Through her programs, Kessai wants to show that God says these women deserve life – and life in abundance.
Iranian Christian reflects on Farshid Fathi’s “powerful hope”
For Omeed Jouyandé, the words of pastor Farshid Fathi are both an inspiration and a challenge to radical hope. Following the pastor’s appearance on SAT-7 PARS to give his testimony of imprisonment in Iran, Omeed shares his response as a fellow Iranian believer – describing Farshid as a living testament to God’s promises fulfilled.
Looking back on Cairo’s strange summer
As countries around the world adapt to post-lockdown life, SAT-7 Egypt journalist Mary Joseph reflects on an unusual summer in Cairo, where the usually bustling streets went still. While many Egyptians flocked to beaches, those who stayed in Cairo faced a strange new reality – and for Mary, the only comfort to be found was in the Church.
As pandemic hit home, faith stood firm in Egypt
As hearts around the world are broken for Beirut, many also continue to struggle with COVID-19. Andrew Gamal, SAT-7 Producer and Audio Studio Manager, shares the story of his father’s recovery from COVID-19, and how his drive to show Christ’s hope to struggling viewers kept him going during the pandemic, Egypt’s lockdown, and his father’s life-threatening illness.
Gathering our strength to believe in change for mid-East Christians
As turmoil continues across the world, Phil Hilditch, Faith and Development Specialist with the SAT-7 International team, shares his reflections on our role as Christians and the everlasting encouragement and call to action we have been given by God.
Happy International Friendship Day! - Rita's Vlog
SAT-7 CEO, Rita El-Mounayer reflects on the importance of friendship and unity to promote peace and hope today and for generations to come on International Friendship Day
SAT-7’s power to bypass lockdown opens new partnerships
During COVID-19 lockdowns, SAT-7’s ability to resource and encourage viewers in their own homes became vital as on-the-ground organisations were forced to scale back. Nicoletta Michael, SAT-7’s Development Manager, shares how new partnerships have developed and how working together can maximise the impact of all.
What Western Christians can learn from their brothers in the East
Everyday experiences of isolation are something that all of us have become familiar with since the arrival of COVID-19. Middle East and North African (MENA) nations have been affected too, although isolation in other ways is a daily reality that many of the region’s Christians know only too well. Cairo-born George Makeen, SAT-7’s Arabic Channels Programming Director, explains how this isolation came about, how media is overcoming it, and what Christians in the West can learn from their brothers and sisters.
Rita's message for Pentecost
As SAT-7 celebrates 24 years of sharing God's love and hope in the Middle East and North Africa, SAT-7 CEO Rita El-Mounayer shares a special message for Pentecost.
Lockdown reflections and hopes for a ‘new’ normal
Maia Woodward, SAT-7 International Communications Manager shares, in her words, her reflections during COVID-19 lockdown, and how SAT-7 ARABIC’s new program You Are Not Alone gives her hope for the future of the region and the whole world.
SAT-7 CEO Rita Elmounayer’s Easter message
These are challenging days, but we have hope – and we are reminded of that hope during Easter. SAT-7 CEO shares her thoughts for Good Friday and Easter.
CEO Coronavirus Ministry Update
SAT-7 CEO Rita El-Mounayer shares how the pandemic is reshaping life at the ministry and how church leaders and audiences across the MENA are inspiring hope
"We can do this together, despite our isolation through the blessing of technology."
As Palm Sunday approaches and Christians across the world remain in isolation due to the pandemic, SAT-7 CEO Rita El-Mounayer shares a message of encouragement, reminding us to pray for one another and allow our lives to be shaped by God through this experience.
Coronavirus in Egypt and the day WhatsApp caught fire
SAT-7 Egypt journalist Mary Joseph describes how the arrival of Coronavirus set light to social media and how SAT-7’s voice is being heard above the clamour while the country’s houses of worship are silenced.
"Whatever happens, SAT-7 will continue its ministry"
I want to encourage you all, as we follow health advice from our governments and international health institutions to also take the time to boost your spiritual health. Pray – remember where our hope and our strength are found. How God is faithful to us in dark days and that in everything we do and in everything that happens to us, we are not alone. He is with us.
Happy Valentine's Day
Happy Love Day! Here's a message of love from our CEO, Rita El-Mounayer: "We know that True Love heals, the love of God heals hearts and restores relationships. He wants everyone to know that He loves them absolutely"
A deep thirst for God’s hope in Syria
Since the Arab Spring of 2011, Syria continues to be torn by war until today. Debilitated infrastructure, lack of security, inflation, armed conflicts and continuous displacement of people, mark daily life in Syria. Mina Awny, Presenter of Family of Jesus on SAT-7 KIDS, traveled to Syria to give hope to children still living there. He shares a personal account of his visit.
A Happy and Blessed New Year from SAT-7
SAT-7 CEO Rita El-Mounayer shares her hopes for this new year and new decade despite all the ongoing challenges faced by people across the Middle East and North Africa and invites us to continue working together to be a voice for change and peace.
A reason for Christians
Mary Joseph, SAT-7 Egypt Communications Officer, describes how Christians in Egypt prepare for Christmas every year, sharing her reflections of losing two relatives in a church bombing in Cairo, and how this affected her family’s perspective and approach towards the Christmas gatherings and festivities.
Undying hope for a flourishing future in the Middle East
Only a few weeks after the protests and uprisings in Lebanon began, Olga Messios, SAT-7 Human Resources Director, visited the SAT-7 Lebanon office in Beirut. Upon her return she paints a picture of the dire situation that is currently troubling the country.
A life-time experience and my calling to volunteer with SAT-7
I love broadcasting and I love working with SAT-7 because of my background in media. I have two degrees in broadcasting and started my career on a gourmet cooking show with Julia Child. When I started a family, I began to volunteer in the media ministry of my church, starting radio and tv programs, and creating Christmas Eve specials for most of thirty years.