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Words of encouragement from Algerian believers
SAT-7 CEO, Rita El-Mounayer shares words of encouragement from Algerian believers. Thirteen church buildings in Algeria have now been forced closed, but the living church continues to stand strong in Christ. “The closure of the churches has given us the opportunity to speak to more people about the church and life of Jesus”.
Algeria – “You can seal our churches but not our hearts”
“You can seal our churches but you can’t seal our hearts” is the cry from Algeria as churches are being sealed shut despite Article 42 of the Algerian Constitution guaranteeing its citizens freedom to worship and the freedom to meet for a service. The 15 October closure of the largest of these – the 1,200-member Full Gospel Church of Tizi Ouzou (EPPETO) – has also halted live television broadcasts of the weekly services by Christian broadcaster SAT-7.
A Voice For Prayer, Peace, And Progress In Lebanon
As weeks of anti-government protests brought their country to a standstill, Lebanon’s church leaders united to join the call for basic rights. Amid the crisis, SAT-7 ARABIC is a powerful platform for Lebanese Christians – and they are encouraging each other to pray, to be peaceful role models, and to stand up for their beliefs.
A month of turmoil and a week of prayer
Is it a coincidence that SAT-7’s annual Week of Prayer took place during a time of so much turmoil in the Middle East and North Africa? As conflicts and tensions rose in the region, SAT-7 led hundreds of believers from around the world in prayer.
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Sat-7 Supports Viewers Through Thick And Thin
SAT-7’s Audience Relations teams provide one-to-one support to hundreds of viewers via telephone calls or messages, often becoming a vital source of prayer and guidance during difficult times. The staff are filled with joy as they witness God’s transformational work in the lives of people in the Middle East.
Tonight: Lebanon – a cry for the nation
As thousands of Lebanese from across the spectrum of religious groups and ethnic communities continue protests across Lebanon, SAT-7 is tackling the issue through a series of live episodes airing tonight on SAT-7 ARABIC. The channel has invited various leaders from the Lebanese Christian community to share their opinions and debate on a way forward.
Dare to dream for the church
Having a church means having a Christian community, it means learning from the Bible, having support and encouragement in times of struggle. Many Christians in Turkey are alone in their faith and are turning to SAT-7 TÜRK in their isolation to share their struggles.
Dare to dream for restoration
As Christians, we know God promises to restore the brokenness in our lives. Even in loss, we often find new life, as we experience His grace and comfort. For those in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) who feel broken, God’s message of restoration is changing lives – and SAT-7 has the privilege of sharing it with those who need His love most.
Dare to dream for family
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is a patriarchal society. Most women and children are not encouraged to speak up, share an opinion or disagree with the male figure of the family. The Coach Presenter Dr Ihab Maged, discusses the issues that many Middle Eastern families face on parenting and engagement within the family.
Dare to dream for unity
As the birthplace of Christianity, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has a rich Christian heritage, with many different denominations still active in the region. SAT-7 programming seeks to reflect all these denominations, and to show the unity of Christianity in all its diversity.
Dare to dream for equality
Religious, gender, social and ethnic inequality are major concerns people deal with in the Middle East and North Arica. While the severity of the inequality may differ, these issues are prevalent across the region.
Dare to dream for peace
Many Middle Eastern communities are reeling from years of conflict and political crisis. this upheaval is just what is visible. Inside, hearts are hurting, and emotions are in turmoil. This is a region crying out for the peace of Christ. But what difference does this peace make – and how does SAT-7 help viewers find it?
Dare To Dream For Education
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has been suffering from an education crisis even before the refugee crisis began. SAT-7 ACADEMY’s educational and social development programs are providing complimentary education to children and equipping parents to help them learn.
Dare To Dream For Freedom
What if meeting with others to worship meant risking arrest and imprisonment? What if you could not find a Bible in your own language? This is the reality for many Persian-speaking believers in countries like Iran and Afghanistan. Their messages to SAT-7 PARS demonstrate their strength and faith as they dare to dream for the freedom to worship Jesus.
Opening Worlds Of Learning For A Trapped Generation
Many Middle Eastern youth feel hopeless or trapped. Without quality education or job opportunities, personal growth can seem impossible. But as viewers follow the exciting story in Talking Heads, an innovative new cartoon, they will learn to see their own great potential – while also receiving a rounded education.
Helping kids seek God – and find their passions
Like their peers worldwide, preteens in the MENA go through a whirlwind of change. But in this time of upheaval, youngsters are incredibly open to personal growth. With SpaceNet, an innovative new show, SAT-7 KIDS will help them draw near to God, explore His world, and begin to find their own unique, positive paths through life.
Algerian women learn about God’s forgiveness
A new program, Who Am I?, reaches out to Algerian women, helping them to draw encouragement, and enrich their relationship with Christ, through stories of women in the Bible. The latest episode featured a story of a woman who sinned and felt condemned, until she experienced God’s mercy and forgiveness.
The church that forgave its enemies
SAT-7’s live services from Resurrection Church in Beirut are a blessing to thousands of Middle Eastern believers. But when the church began helping Syrian refugees, its members found they needed healing themselves – and the Holy Spirit worked powerfully, turning their anger and pain to forgiveness.
Praying for peace in the MENA
On International Day of Peace, SAT-7 CEO Rita El-Mounayer invites you to join her in praying for the people of the MENA. Many lives have been devastated by conflict in the region, but we believe in a God who can bring peace in the midst of turmoil.
Peace building initiatives on SAT-7 ARABIC
Bold initiatives are taking place in Lebanon to build peace between Christians and Muslims in the land of the cedar tree. Dr Martin Accad speaks on SAT-7 ARABIC’s program On the Go about the initiative Bread and Salt which aims to promote acceptance and appreciation between the two faiths.
Helping kids navigate the world God’s way
Many children in the Middle East and North Africa are growing up without learning to show tolerance to those different from them. This gives them little chance to challenge extremism, or to become peacemakers in their divided, unequal region. But we can change this – and SAT-7 KIDS is making a program that will.
Millions of children not going ‘back to school’
As many children around the world prepare to go back to school, millions of children in the Middle East and North Africa are out of education. Rita El-Mounayer shares how SAT-7 ACADEMY is helping to solve this problem.
Syrian Christians stand strong
Through all the pain their country has endured, Syrian believers have been sustained by their steadfast faith. Months after ISIS militants were driven from the last of their territory, Christians gathered in Damascus to praise God. The special thanksgiving event was broadcast live on SAT-7 ARABIC, encouraging viewers across the region.
SAT-7 viewers share answered prayers
In the Middle East and North Africa, where people are often discouraged from sharing their personal troubles, brave viewers are speaking up on SAT-7 ARABIC programs. By sharing their struggles, as well as their victories and answers to prayer, they are encouraging an audience of millions to open up and receive healing in their lives.