SAT-7 ARABIC broadcasts the Friday service at Kasr El-Dobara Evangelical Church in Egypt (pictured above), helping Arab Christians access high-quality teaching and beautiful worship music every week. Pray for the church congregation to experience God’s guidance and provision this year.

“I have been watching Church4Kids for about four years and I am keen to know more about God and to learn more about the Bible,” said Firozeh, a girl from Iran. “I would really like to be in a church in person and to see what it is like. Last year I went to a local Armenian church and I was glad to be allowed in.” Pray that Firozeh will find a way to connect with Christians in person more regularly.

“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts” (Colossians 3:16). Thank God for the uplifting moments you have enjoyed while gathered with His people. May more people in the MENA know that feeling.

“[Fifteen years ago] I became acquainted with the Gospel through a friend whose brother was a pastor in Türkiye,” said Parastoo, an Iranian woman. “In recent years, after becoming familiar with Christian television networks, my faith was revived. I connect online on Sundays and participate in live programmes, and now I attend prayer meetings and teachings.” Pray that Parastoo will help other Iranians participate in Christian gatherings.

SAT-7 broadcasts church services live from Resurrection Baptist Church in Lebanon, helping Christians in the region connect with the wider Body of Christ even if they are restricted from it in their local area. Pray that viewers will be inspired in their faith as they engage with the services.

Christians in the UK celebrate the start of Lent today, and most MENA churches begin Lent next week. Pray for Christians in the UK and around the world who are seeking God in special ways during this time. May they hear His voice and encounter His love as they gather and reflect.

Yemen is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live in. As Yemeni Christians live out their faith in secret, pray that they will find safe ways to grow in faith, such as by engaging with SAT-7’s resources.

“It has been a wonderful journey for all of us, gaining more knowledge and treasures about the Bible,” said Helen, a teenage viewer of Jesus Is Our Strength who comes from Sudan. “Thank you for your constant encouragement.” Pray that Helen will share her encouragement with others.

SAT-7 broadcasts in three main languages – Persian, Arabic and Turkish – as well as regional variants and dialects. This International Mother Language Day, thank God for the beauty of language and pray that our viewers will be touched by hearing the Gospel in their mother tongue.

“As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. ‘Follow me,’ he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him” (Matthew 9:9). As Jesus called Matthew, so He is calling people from all over the MENA. Pray that they will get up and follow Him!

SAT-7 TÜRK, which celebrated its tenth anniversary last year, continues to broadcast Christ-centred programmes to the Turkish-speaking world 24/7. Thank God for the continuation of this part of SAT-7’s ministry, and ask that He might shape it to achieve His purposes in the coming years.

Let’s Talk About This on SAT-7 TÜRK tackles life’s biggest issues head on – including mental health, faith, and grief – and assures Turkish viewers that they are not alone in their struggles. Pray that viewers will find hope and encounter the love of God through this programme.

“I’ve been watching [Let’s Talk About This] for two days now, and it’s really nice and educational,” said Damla, a woman from Türkiye. “Could you also send me a link to the Bible?” Pray for the Holy Spirit to illuminate the pages of the Bible as Damla reads it.

SAT-7 TÜRK’s staff team, based at our Istanbul studio, has had to show resilience in abundance in recent years, with their country experiencing several traumatic events including a catastrophic earthquake, attacks on churches, an epidemic of violence against women, and waves of riots. Throughout it all, the team has kept their channel up and running and supported Turkish Christians. Pray that they will know God’s comfort and encouragement as they push ahead.

SAT-7 TÜRK programme Narrow Door, which returned for its second series in the autumn of 2025, is a news show with a twist. Pray for wisdom for its presenters as they discuss the spiritual lessons and human stories behind current events.

We recently heard from a Turkish man named Hamdi who has been following SAT-7 TÜRK programme Encouragement Hour. He said: “This programme has been a tremendous blessing in my life! Thank you very much! May God bless you and your efforts.” Thank God for this programme’s impact and pray that more Turkish people will find our programmes and be blessed by them.