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December 2019 19 items
Boy with down's syndrome is joyful face of SAT-7 KIDS’ Christmas
SAT-7 KIDS models the seasonal spirit of love and acceptance with a groundbreaking Christmas special. In keeping with the Christian broadcaster’s year-round inclusivity, which is uncommon in the Middle East, among the young guests are children with disabilities – including a young boy with Down's syndrome – and a Syrian refugee.
Cairo carol service shows Egyptian Christians’ unity
The Christmas carol service at St Joseph Church in Cairo, broadcast to millions via SAT-7 ARABIC on 14 December, is an encouraging picture of Christian impact and unity in Egypt.
Prayer tent offers beacon of light during Lebanon protests
BEIRUT, LEBANON – December 2019 – The nation of Lebanon continues to be in an uproar with political and economic challenges affecting the lives of the people. The people’s desire for basic social and economic opportunities has led to an unprecedented unity among various religious groups. SAT-7 ARABIC broadcasts the events unfolding at a prayer tent in Martyr’s Square, praying for God to intercede on the nation’s behalf.
Celebrating Christmas in secrecy
This year, many believers in Iran will celebrate Christmas alone or in secret. Despite this, their messages to SAT-7’s Persian-speaking channel demonstrate their resilient hope during this season.
SAT-7 shares hope of Christ’s birth with displaced kids
This Christmas, SAT-7 KIDS brings light and hope to displaced Syrian children at a centre in Damascus, where staff use its programs both during advent and year-round. This new use of SAT-7 shows joins the Christian broadcaster’s many lifelines for displaced children and families, which include education and parenting support.
Teenagers find hope of Christ in new program Hashtag
SAT-7 PARS released a new live program for Persian speaking teens called Hashtag . Parastoo, the host and producer of Hashtag, wanted to develop a teen program that was fun and educational, sharing Biblical truth that brings hope into their lives.
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.
What does Christmas mean to people living in Turkey?
Bright shining lights, delicious food, colourfully wrapped presents, highly decorated trees, and a jolly man dressed in red – these descriptions will make most of us think of Christmas. However, in Turkey these celebrations represent New Year’s Day. SAT-7 TÜRK is helping end confusion by sharing the true message of Christmas in Turkey.
Churches in Jordan reaching out to refugees for Christmas
Following last year’s Christmas Stories episodes filmed on the rooftop of the SAT-7 Egypt Studios, this year SAT-7 ARABIC is broadcasting a second Christmas Stories special coming to us from Jordan. This Christmas special broadcast is focused on the needs of refugees residing in Jordan emphasizing the efforts of churches of various denominations reaching out to help them.
Striking results as love goes live on SAT-7 KIDS’ social media
As SAT-7 KIDS celebrates its 12 th anniversary, the Christian channel’s industry-leading new social media strategy achieves striking results. Viewer engagement doubles and youngsters across the Middle East grow in faith in response to the channel’s safe, encouraging presence in the unregulated “Wild West” of online content for children.
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.
“May you continue to teach kids about Jesus!”
On 12 December 2019 SAT-7 KIDS celebrated 12 years on air with a special episode aired live through satellite and on social media. Presenter Milad Hadchiti interviewed presenters from previous SAT-7 KIDS programs who shared their best moments on the channel, and viewers called in expressing how their lives have been impacted.
SAT-7 TÜRK broadcasts hope for youth during Advent season
The advent period is marked by Christians across the world as the countdown to Christmas begins. But what does advent mean and what do the candles we light represent? Turning Point, SAT-7 TÜRK’s youth program, addresses such questions by looking at the source of hope, joy, peace, and love.
Their churches shuttered, Algerian believers cry out for their rights on SAT-7
Algerian Christians bravely call for their rightful freedoms as 13 churches in the country remain closed down. Speaking to their fellow Algerians – and to believers around the world – on local Christian broadcaster SAT-7, church members claim their legitimate place in their country and cry out for recognition and prayer.
An encounter with joy
As protests, uprisings and instability continue in Lebanon, it is encouraging to hear that Christians – and especially young people – are leaning on God for their security and joy. SAT-7’s Katerina Parpa spoke with the aptly-named Joy Basta, a 21-year-old presenter on SAT-7 KIDS, about his first-hand experience of the upheaval and the faith that carries him through.
The importance of knowing your human rights in Iran
Many Iranian believers live in fear due to misunderstandings surrounding human rights and freedom of belief. SAT-7 is empowering viewers by educating them on their human rights and encouraging them to stand up for themselves and others.
Speaking God’s love into violence in Iran
A wave of protests erupted across Iran in November, sparked by an increase in the cost and rationing of fuel. Internet access was cut, and over 200 people were killed when the protests were met with violence. SAT-7 viewers have been sharing their worries, fears and prayers with the Audience Relations team, who have been available 24/7.
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.
Disabled children shine in SAT-7 KIDS’ city of stars
SAT-7 KIDS sets a trailblazing example of disability inclusion in a region where disabled children are often excluded. This year, the Christian broadcaster marks the International Day for Disabled Persons (December 3) by wrapping up production on a new season of the special children’s programme City of Stars.