Stories
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Conquering violence with love
Some 22 years ago, Egyptian - born consultant gynaecologist Onsy Morris, heard someone unveil “a genius, but too far - fetched” idea of a Christian TV channel for the Middle East. That “far - fetched idea” was SAT-7.
God and the persecuted
A new series on SAT-7 PARS will help Iran’s growing house churches “develop techniques of endurance” to persevere through widespread persecution.
She’s the story
Earlier in our conversation about MENA women, we’ve seen how SAT-7’s program, Needle and New Thread , gives women a voice, and we stepped inside the tent of a refugee mother to learn how she survives. We now want to consider whether there are MENA women who have made a life in the face of enormous social challenges. And we hope to inspire others with their stories. Do such women exist in MENA?
Nawal from Egypt
Nawal is unable to attend church but SAT-7 programs allow her to enjoy vibrant worship, prayer and teaching.
Morocco: the cry for wisdom from a generation under pressure
YOUNG AND HOPELESS With a median age of 29, Morocco has a young population. But like youths in neighbouring North African countries, their horizons are limited.
Living beyond persecution
For many Iranians, the pressures of living as a new believer become so high that they have to flee their homeland.
Syria: the cry of refugees for an education
A GENERATION OUT OF SCHOOL
Lebanon: the cry for unity and tolerance
A UNIQUE COUNTRY
Jordan: working together to meet the cries
LOCAL PARTNERS
Bible training via satellite TV
SAT-7 provides curriculum-based Bible teaching programs for those across the Middle East and North Africa who are in church leadership or who have a thirst to learn more but have no access to formal Bible training.
Bedtime stories
BIBLE STORIES FOR YOUNG VIEWERS YOUNG PEOPLE ARE A MAJOR FOCUS OF SAT-7’S MINISTRY. OUR DESIRE IS TO FULFILL THE BIBLE VERSE: “START CHILDREN OFF ON THE WAY THEY SHOULD GO, AND EVEN WHEN THEY ARE OLD THEY WILL NOT TURN FROM IT.” PROVERBS 22:6 (NIV)
I beg to differ
YOU COULD HELP SAVE A MARRIAGE, PREVENT A FIGHT BETWEEN NEIGHBORS, OR EVEN HEAL A DIVIDED CHURCH. YOUR SUPPORT FOR SAT-7 ENABLES THE SAT-7 PARS CHANNEL TO AIR A NEW PROGRAM TEACHING PERSIAN SPEAKERS HOW TO MANAGE DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS BIBLICALLY.
Inside the tents of Syrian refugee mothers
STEP INSIDE THE TENTS OF SYRIAN REFUGEE MOTHERS IN LEBANON AND MEET REEM AND MAHA, MOTHERS OF SMALL CHILDREN.
First step
THIS DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM IS AIMED AT NORTH AFRICAN WOMEN WHO MAY HAVE FEW OR NO OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP. IT IS PRESENTED BY THREE WOMEN IN AN INTIMATE LIVING ROOM-STYLE SETTING AND PARTICULARLY AIMS TO HELP ILLITERATE WOMEN. TWO OF THE PRESENTERS TAKE ON THE ROLE OF NEW CHRISTIANS AND ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FAITH THAT ANY NEW BELIEVER MIGHT ASK.
Bible Heroes
YOUNG PEOPLE ARE A MAJOR FOCUS OF SAT-7’S MINISTRY. OUR DESIRE IS TO FULFILL THE BIBLE VERSE: “START CHILDREN OFF ON THE WAY THEY SHOULD GO, AND EVEN WHEN THEY ARE OLD THEY WILL NOT TURN FROM IT.” PROVERBS 22:6 (NIV)
Jailed house church couple flee Iranian authorities
IMPRISONED AND BLACKLISTED BY THE AUTHORITIES BECAUSE OF THEIR CHRISTIAN ACTIVITIES, ARSHIA AND HIS WIFE MAHANAZ FELT THEY HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO FLEE IRAN.
Fifteen minutes with Jesus
DISABLED PEOPLE ARE AMONG THE MOST MARGINALIZED GROUPS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA. THANKS TO LOW AWARENESS AND A CULTURE OF SHAME, DISABLED CHILDREN ARE SOMETIMES HIDDEN AWAY AND NEVER SCHOOLED OR INTEGRATED INTO SOCIETY.
Egypt: the cry of a church under pressure
A two-day visit to Egypt by Pope Francis (28-29 April 2017) was arranged to bring a message of unity and give hope to the country’s Christians, still grieving after several church bombings. SAT-7 covered the visit, including a communion involving an expected 21,000 people, and a visit to the bombed St Peter and St Paul (“Botroseya”) church in Cairo.
The power of mothers
As Mother’s Day approaches with its e-cards, flowers, and dinners, we often think of our mothers. The commercials and ads can make it a difficult holiday for those who have lost their mothers, or those who struggle with a tumultuous relationship with their mothers. Their influence on our lives as women can be profound, whether good or bad. For mothers can be so much more than caregivers, family members and breadwinners. They were created by God to be leaders through their actions and words. “When she speaks her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness.” (Proverbs 31:26)
Turkey: the cry of isolated believers
These are difficult times for Christians in Turkey. The country has suffered an increase in terrorist attacks in major cities and been in an extended state of emergency following the attempted coup in July 2016. The far-reaching repercussions included mass sackings, arrests and the closure of hundreds of media outlets. The impact of the result of last month’s divisive referendum on constitutional changes to presidential powers remains to be seen.
Iran: the cry for meaning from young men
TACKLING DRUG ADDICTION Iran has the highest rate of drug addiction in the world, with at least 2 million Iranians in a population of 75 million addicted to illegal substances. Young men are at the centre of this phenomenon – with high unemployment, gender segregation and a ban on alcohol, drug use is seen as the only outlet for many. Drug dealing is also often seen as a way out of poverty, especially with a thriving heroin trade in neighbouring Afghanistan.
For the sake of believers
WHY SUPPORT A REGION DEVOID OF PEACE? WHY PROVIDE RESOURCES TO PEOPLE RULED BY OPPRESSIVE GOVERNMENTS? FOR THE SAKE OF BELIEVERS.
Making it through conflict together
THROUGH YOUR SUPPORT FOR SAT-7 BROADCASTS, GOD IS ALLOWING US TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND BRING THEM THROUGH CONFLICT TOGETHER.
Restoring a refugee’s faith
Iman, a Christian refugee from Iraq, had a crisis of faith when she had to face a Goliath-sized event. Militants invaded her village and Iman was forced to make a decision to save her family–to flee her home. When she arrived in Lebanon, a refugee without a single possession, the Church of Lebanon helped her restore her faith in Jesus.