Satellite stations broadcast to Middle East

SAT-7, a satellite television service in Arabic for the Christians of the Middle East and North Africa, has interrupted regular broadcasting to air a message of encouragement to the millions of Christians living in the region.

The full-screen slate includes a comforting image of Christ and these words, translated from Arabic, “To all those who have walked with us, and to those with whom we have walked. To all those who watch us over the air, which is now mixed with the sounds of war, or the silence of eerie expectation. To all those who watch us through flowing tears..., remember, ‘Jesus, who also suffered when he was tempted, is also able to help those who suffer...’ Hebrews 2:18. And ‘Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!’ Isaiah 49:15. From the SAT-7 family. Our prayers are with you every day until the war is over.”

Terry Ascott, CEO of SAT-7, said the message was a show of solidarity for Christians in Iraq. “During this time of war, we felt it was important to send a message of encouragement to all Arabic-speaking Christians, especially those living inside Iraq [estimated at 600,000]. Regardless of the politics involved, it is important that these Christians know that the rest of the Christian world has not forgotten them,” said Ascott.

“We all pray that this conflict will be short, that innocent lives will be protected and that God’s purposes will prevail,” said Ascott.

— E.P. News