SAT-7 celebrates six years of Persian broadcasts for Iran
September 9, 2008
Nicosia, Cyprus :
"We've climbed a mountain, we've gone through lots of ups and downs, but because Christ is helping us, we have succeeded," says Sara, SAT-7 PARS Executive Director. On September 12, 2002, six years ago, SAT-7 launched its first broadcasts in Farsi (also called Persian). "We've grown from one hour a week, to six hours of new programming every day on our own 24-hour channel" adds Sara.
Christians make up less than one percent of the Iranian population, but their numbers are believed to be growing. Millions of young people, who make up the largest demographic group the country of 70 million people, are disillusioned with life around them. Many are turning to drugs and even suicide, but others are searching for the hope that can be found in Christ. "Many viewers tell us that SAT-7 PARS is where they go to get their 'spiritual food,'" adds Sara. SAT-7 PARS is committed to broadcasting God's love to Iranians, and helping to disciple Iranian believers.
While SAT-7 has been broadcasting in Farsi/Persian for six years, SAT-7 PARS became its own 24-hour channel less than two years ago, in December 2006. Since then the number of staff creating or commissioning programs has grown from four to twelve and the audience response has also grown significantly. The SAT-7 PARS audience relations department currently receives about 1,000 contacts from viewers (including phone calls, emails and text messages) per week.
Here are a few recent viewers' comments:
Two years ago I came to faith in Jesus through watching your programs. At the time I was close to killing myself. Your programs are really helping me, especially lately when I had a hard time forgiving my brother-in-law. But I watched your teaching program, "The Parables of Christ" and the presenter gave a message about forgiveness. That helped me a lot and now things are going well. Thank you for your programs!
September 9, 2008
Nicosia, Cyprus :
"We've climbed a mountain, we've gone through lots of ups and downs, but because Christ is helping us, we have succeeded," says Sara, SAT-7 PARS Executive Director. On September 12, 2002, six years ago, SAT-7 launched its first broadcasts in Farsi (also called Persian). "We've grown from one hour a week, to six hours of new programming every day on our own 24-hour channel" adds Sara.
Christians make up less than one percent of the Iranian population, but their numbers are believed to be growing. Millions of young people, who make up the largest demographic group the country of 70 million people, are disillusioned with life around them. Many are turning to drugs and even suicide, but others are searching for the hope that can be found in Christ. "Many viewers tell us that SAT-7 PARS is where they go to get their 'spiritual food,'" adds Sara. SAT-7 PARS is committed to broadcasting God's love to Iranians, and helping to disciple Iranian believers.
While SAT-7 has been broadcasting in Farsi/Persian for six years, SAT-7 PARS became its own 24-hour channel less than two years ago, in December 2006. Since then the number of staff creating or commissioning programs has grown from four to twelve and the audience response has also grown significantly. The SAT-7 PARS audience relations department currently receives about 1,000 contacts from viewers (including phone calls, emails and text messages) per week.
Here are a few recent viewers' comments:
Two years ago I came to faith in Jesus through watching your programs. At the time I was close to killing myself. Your programs are really helping me, especially lately when I had a hard time forgiving my brother-in-law. But I watched your teaching program, "The Parables of Christ" and the presenter gave a message about forgiveness. That helped me a lot and now things are going well. Thank you for your programs!
- A young woman in Iran
Greetings of God to you! In the past, through my studies, I came to the conclusion that Christianity was a heresy. However, when I started watching your programs on SAT-7 PARS, I realised that it is the most complete of all religions. It is a religion that shows happiness in this world and the world to come. Jesus raised people from the dead and gave them life. Blessed are those who are the followers of this religion. Thank you for your programs.
Greetings of God to you! In the past, through my studies, I came to the conclusion that Christianity was a heresy. However, when I started watching your programs on SAT-7 PARS, I realised that it is the most complete of all religions. It is a religion that shows happiness in this world and the world to come. Jesus raised people from the dead and gave them life. Blessed are those who are the followers of this religion. Thank you for your programs.
- An SMS received from Iran
I became a follower of Christ six years ago, and I like to watch SAT-7 PARS very much. My 11 year-old daughter has also started to watch your programs for children and youth, and I can really notice a difference in her character since she started watching. Thank you very much!
- A mother in Tehran
To watch a live Internet stream of SAT-7 PARS programs click here.***
SAT-7 is a Christian satellite network made by and for the people of the Middle East and North Africa. SAT-7 makes Christ's message of hope available to every home in the Middle East. SAT-7 consists of three channels: SAT-7 ARABIC, SAT-7 PARS (Farsi/Turkish) and SAT-7 KIDS (Arabic). Each channel broadcasts on the Hotbird satellite pladforma. For more than a decade, SAT-7 has supported Christians living in the Middle East and North Africa, by providing a satellite platform through which they can strengthen their churches and witness to Christ.
I became a follower of Christ six years ago, and I like to watch SAT-7 PARS very much. My 11 year-old daughter has also started to watch your programs for children and youth, and I can really notice a difference in her character since she started watching. Thank you very much!
- A mother in Tehran
To watch a live Internet stream of SAT-7 PARS programs click here.***
SAT-7 is a Christian satellite network made by and for the people of the Middle East and North Africa. SAT-7 makes Christ's message of hope available to every home in the Middle East. SAT-7 consists of three channels: SAT-7 ARABIC, SAT-7 PARS (Farsi/Turkish) and SAT-7 KIDS (Arabic). Each channel broadcasts on the Hotbird satellite pladforma. For more than a decade, SAT-7 has supported Christians living in the Middle East and North Africa, by providing a satellite platform through which they can strengthen their churches and witness to Christ.
To make a donation or for more information go to http://www.sat7.org/ (English), http://www.sat7.com/ (Arabic) and http://www.sat7pars.com/ (Farsi)
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