The House of Bread – February 2013
February 2013As a child, I loved passing by the bakery shops in the narrow streets of my town. The wafting smell of freshly-baked bread always gave my grumbling stomach a sense of satisfaction. In fact, everything here revolves around the necessity of bread, for we are in no other place than the House of Bread (both the literal and spiritual meaning […]
Egypt's Christians Unite to Pray for the Nation
December 2012SAT-7 broadcasts united night of prayer for Egypt, Thursday 13 December, on eve of referendum on constitution Less than two years after its democratic revolution, Egypt is in crisis – its people more divided than ever, with many fearful of the impact of a constitution which is being put to a popular vote on Saturdays 15 and 22 December 2012. […]
Maher Fayez – prodigal musician touches the heart of Egypt
December 2012Seeing and hearing Maher Fayez lead thousands of Christians in worship or sing Christian music at a prestigious interfaith concert, it is hard to believe that this gifted and pioneering Christian musician once vowed never to return to a church. But his journey through rebellion, mainstream music success, excess and meltdown, has given him a rare opportunity to share the […]
Does persecution truly bring Church growth?
“The blood of martyrs is the seed of the Church,” wrote the second-century Church Father, Tertullian. From that time onward, the idea has persisted that churches – and individual Christians – grow most when the pressure is highest. But do they? Our writer says there is another side to this story and telling only one side risks harming those who […]
Gazing on Bethlehem – December 2012
Bethlehem: for the past 21 centuries the eyes of the world have been fixed on this little town! It is Christ’s presence and nothing else that gives this town its unique position. This is the place where Christ chose to dwell in His physical form more than two thousand years ago. Jesus talked and walked in this land, He preached […]
Algeria update: broadcasts build growing Church
November 2012In August Wazala reported on the remarkable increase of the Algerian church – thought to be the fastest growing church in the Arab world. Since then, there has been great progress in the TV broadcasts which Pastor Youssef, of the House of Hope Fellowship, mentioned. This week we heard that some 31 of the 52 church services in Arabic and […]
Life as a new Christian in the Middle East
October 2012Although there is a growing indigenous Church in the Middle East and North Africa, many of the region’s new Christians fail to continue in their faith. Experiences of isolation, opposition and feelings of alienation each play their part. Understanding and mitigating against these factors is vital to supporting and establishing these new believers as lifelong disciples. The emergence of an […]
SAT-7 KIDS Website Wins Gold
September 2012Nearly two years of creative work on SAT-7 KIDS’ new website have been rewarded with one of the most prestigious media awards in the Arab world. SAT-7 KIDS’ delighted Broadcast and Audience Relations Manager Andrea Elmounayer said, “After almost two years of hard work on the new website design, I am gladly informing you that out of 450 registrations, our […]