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Positive Changes in the Middle East for those with Disabilities

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:12:02 GMT

In a study conducted by an independent research firm, viewers in the Middle East were asked if they agreed with this statement: “People with disabilities have a valuable contribution to make in the community.” The increase measured is remarkable, showing the influence SAT-7, and its partners, are having in the region.

A Life Saved Through Text Messaging

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:38:05 GMT

The short text read, "This world is nothing. I'm going to kill myself." "How do you respond to a message like that?" says the PARS counselor.

Children in Iran Learn about God from Parastoo and a Frog!

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:28:59 GMT

The daily broadcast of "Gardooneh" (Merry-Go-Round) begins with a catchy song which ends by dissolving into a close-up of a little frog.

For parents... and kids, it's the best way to end the day!

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:18:36 GMT

What parent doesn't cherish the opportunity to read a bedtime story to his or her little one? What child does not enjoy a quiet time with a parent sharing a story just before falling off to sleep?

“Light or Darkness” – parables for new generation?

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:17:57 GMT

“There was once a man who had two sons…”

On hillsides and in towns, surrounded by crowds of ordinary people, Jesus captured imaginations with his compelling tales of everyday life. His stories were sometimes shocking, sometimes amusing and often intriguing, but the carried truth to the hearts of His listeners in a way that left them hungry for more.

A Powerful Story of Transformation

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:42:42 GMT

We received a letter (edited here for space,) "I am Nabil. I am 20 years old. I started to know about Jesus when I was only twelve. Strangely enough, I used to pray my own way to the Living God without even knowing about Christianity."

New Summer Shows Air on SAT-7 TÜRK

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:08:43 GMT

SAT-7 TÜRK opens the new summer season with two brand new series and a movie zone in its broadcast schedule. Starting in July... the audience can watch...

Music Reaches Hearts Faster

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:29:00 GMT

Marianne is only 18, but she's been a presenter for SAT-7 for many years. "I started making programs with SAT-7 when I was ten or eleven. I would respond to other children's emails and letters. Today Marianne is the host of SAT-7 KIDS popular "Let's Sing Together" Program.

Going from Village to Village

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:53:47 GMT

"Safari Service" is a new program on SAT-7 -- made possible through the generous partnership of SAT-7 donors. Going from village to village, to hospitals or orphanages, Arab young people, musicians, singers and evangelists go right to the people.

PARS a Lifeline into an Iranian Prison

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:31:35 GMT

A man has started to call the SAT-7 PARS team regularly from inside a prison. “How did you get our number?” asked the PARS phone counselor. “A relative gave it to me, the same one who gave me a Bible and helped me find Christ.” “How are you able to call us?” “I have my own phone card that I’m allowed to use sometimes.” The PARS counselor has answered many of his questions about the Bible, about church history, and about living the Christian life.

The Power of Praise: SAT-7 Arabic Worship Music helps viewers feel God's touch

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:36:41 GMT

Music programs packed with worship and praise to God are a big part of SAT-7's daily broadcasts. Some worship programs are beautifully produced music videos. Others comprise local Christian concerts recorded on-site and then broadcast by SAT-7. Some musical programs include devotional messages to help viewers better understand the Lord's love and care.

God Speaks Through TV Programs and Dreams

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:55:22 GMT

“Hi. I am Z. from Tunisia. Thanks so much “ Mini Elak” (The “From Me To You” weekly live music and devotion program on SAT-7), for answering my e-mail and praying for me. It was really encouraging to know that there is someone who cares about me.

What’s So Funny About Relationship Problems?

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:00:07 GMT

Anyone who has ever been in a relationship with another person of any kind knows that relationships can be full of drama. Well a new comedy/drama being produced for SAT-7 TÜRK is delving deep into these issues to help viewers improve their inter-personal relationships.

Preparing for First Regular Live “KIDS” Program

Mon, 24 May 2010 08:53:40 GMT

This month producers for SAT-7 KIDS’ popular program “Why is That?” will be building new sets and preparing to broadcast the show live for the first time—from Egypt! Previously the show was recorded in Lebanon, but the host, “Mr. Know” lives in Egypt.

New PARS Website for Viewers Launches

Wed, 19 May 2010 09:39:54 GMT

Iran has a high number of Internet users for a Middle Eastern country of its size. Despite restrictions, according to some studies approximately 48% of population regularly uses the Internet.

New Live Prayer Program

Tue, 11 May 2010 09:58:51 GMT

Over the last year SAT-7 has been able to add more and more live programs to its schedule. These shows have proven very effective, giving viewers a chance to call in, ask their questions directly and receive answers.

Yummy Spiritual Lessons

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:17:28 GMT

Most men like to eat, but how many can cook? That’s a problem being addressed on a new SAT-7 TÜRK program currently being recorded. The show’s host is a man who likes to eat…and also likes to cook! While he is demonstrating how viewers can stew up something new, he also serves up spiritual food-for-thought.

Happy New Year! A Narouz Greeting

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:13:20 GMT

Each year on the spring solstice, Persians celebrate the new year according to the Persian calendar. The time is called “Narouz” and this year it marks the year 1389 according to their calendar. SAT-7 PARS is marking the 13 day Narouz event with a 13 day children’s program. In the program, children’s host Parastoo talks with a green frog-puppet about the items on the traditional Narouz table that Persians set out to mark the occasion.

SAT-7 Prepares For Easter Musical Special

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:28:51 GMT

Millions of Middle Easterners will be tuning to SAT-7 this Easter season. In preparation, SAT-7 ARABIC will air a number of Easter programs, including apologetic shows, documentaries, and films (such as the JESUS Film) during the upcoming month. Crews in Egypt have also been working on a seven-part original musical about the resurrection.

SAT-7 CEO speaks at JESUS Film Project briefing

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:59:39 GMT

By special invitation, SAT-7 Founder and CEO Terry Ascott spoke March 20, 2010, at a briefing in Bonita Springs, Florida sponsored by The Jesus Film Project. He was introduced by his long-time friend and Campus Crusade for Christ Middle East Regional Executive Director, Henri Aoun.

Conference to Help Women

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:43:19 GMT

Many women in the Middle East struggle to raise families on their own because their husbands have died, deserted them, or have left the country for years on end to seek employment elsewhere, or have effectively abandoned their families through an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Jesus loves these women and SAT-7 also cares about them. Over the past year, SAT-7 ARABIC has broadcast a series of documentaries that show the severe plight of such women. The objective of these broadcasts is to help transform society's negative view to one of sympathy and support.

Voice Actors Begin Dubbing “The Way” into Turkish

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:18:40 GMT

Turkey is famous for its soap operas. They are dubbed into Arabic and viewed across the Middle East and North Africa. And now SAT-7 TÜRK is in the process of dubbing one of SAT-7’s Arabic dramas into Turkish. The drama is called “The Way” or “As Sabil” in Arabic and will be called “The Road” or “Yol” in Turkish. This lengthy series (more than 60 episodes, 40 minutes each) is about a family that has many problems (drug use, infidelity, abuse, etc.) and their gardener/driver who is a Christian believer. He helps the family learn about Christ and His love for them.

SAT-7 Character Popular at National Book Fair

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:50:23 GMT

Essam, also known as “Mr. Know,” is one of the most popular characters on the SAT-7 KIDS channel. Every day, countless thousands of young viewers tune in to hear him answer their questions on the show “Why is That?”

First-Ever Daily "Live” Show Being Planned

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:19:26 GMT

In 2009 SAT-7 ARABIC created and broadcast more live programs than ever before—and by the end of the year the channel aired two live shows every Thursday, one on Saturday, and one on Sunday. These shows proved to be very popular with viewers, enabling them to ask questions and receive answers directly and immediately from their favorite hosts.

SAT-7 TÜRK Launches

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:04:01 GMT

The broadcasts mark a major step for the indigenous Turkish Christian channel. On January 1, 2010, SAT-7 TÜRK begins its first broadcasts as a full member of the SAT-7 network of channels. For the last six years the channel has operated as an independent ministry under the name “TURK-7.” In early 2009, TURK-7’s leadership sought to become part of the SAT-7 family to expand its operations. The January 2010 broadcast launch marks the end of a six month merger process and the beginning of a significant expansion for the Turkish Christian broadcaster.

SAT-7 PARS' Air First Live Programs

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:48:31 GMT

The SAT-7 PARS team is very excited because this month they have three live programs scheduled for December 17th, 24th and 31st. The shows will be in a teaching format that allow viewers to call in with questions.

SAT-7 KIDS Second Anniversary & Special Live Christmas Show

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:19:24 GMT

SAT-7 KIDS celebrates its second anniversary this December. SAT-7 KIDS seeks to educate and inform children living in a region stretching from Morocco to Iraq the basics of the Christian faith, including the true meaning of Christmas. The channel originally launched as a Christmas gift to the millions of children living in the Arab world during the 2007 holiday season.

SAT-7's "An Hour is not Enough" Fights for the Rights of Women Struggling to Lead their Families.

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:42:24 GMT

SAT-7 Christian Television is pleased to announce the second series of "An Hour is not Enough," starting Monday, November 9, 2009. This series spotlights the vulnerability of women in the modern Middle East. Program producer Julianna Sfeir says the show is very needed, “We hope to educate women in the Middle East and North Africa as to what their basic rights are when they are the heads of a household. There is a lot of work that needs to be done to educate these women.”

SAT-7 Deploys Two Additional Satellite Channels

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:21:00 GMT

The additional satellites channels will dramatically increase potential viewership. Up to 80 million more people in the Middle East could hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. As of October 1st, 2009, SAT-7 KIDS and SAT-7 ARABIC began broadcasting on the Atlantic Bird 4 (AB4) satellite, making these two channels available to millions of new viewers in the Arab world.

SAT-7 USA Announces New President

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:53:54 GMT

Dr. Rex M. Rogers brings experience and leadership to the ministry.

SAT-7 ARABIC launches new campaign to improve the status of women

Wed, 06 May 2009 10:12:39 GMT

SAT-7 wants to raise awareness about the rights of women, and give hope of a better life for female heads of households in the Middle East and North Africa.

Christmas Continues in the Middle East

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:42:54 GMT

SAT-7 provides special programming for Coptic and other Christians who celebrate Christ’s birth on January 7th.

Mission Network News on SAT-7's ministry to Iraq

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:05:30 GMT

Using the Christian satellite television channel as an outlet for their pleas, many believers are concerned not only for themselves but also for others.

Iraqi Viewers Plead for Prayer

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:07:48 GMT

SAT-7 viewers living in Iraq sent text messages asking for urgent prayer for violence in Mosul to stop.

SAT-7 Audience Tops Ten Million

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:55:32 GMT

A recent professionally conducted survey by InterMedia found that SAT-7 ARABIC has a total audience estimated at 8 million adults. This does not count children who watch the SAT-7 ARABIC channel, or the children who watch the SAT-7 KIDS channel.

SAT-7 Adds Channels

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:54:30 GMT

SAT-7, which began broadcasting in 1996 for two hours a week, has recently added two new full time (24/7) channels, making a total of three, and an impressive 504 hours of broadcast time per week. These channels can be seen throughout the Middle East and North Africa on satellite television, where there is a population of about 350 million people.