Broadcasting Love in a War Zone
From Inside Lebanon, Christian Satellite Network SAT-7 Broadcasts Stories of Christians Responding to War
By Jeremy Reynalds
Special Correspondent for ASSIST News Service
EATON, MD (ANS) -- As explosions rattle their building, staff in a Beirut-based Christian are working to show the world how Christians are responding to the crisis in Lebanon.
In their first newscast, Christian-satellite network SAT-7’s staff are reporting some stories of hope in the midst of the horrors of violent conflict.
During a recent broadcast, SAT-7 reported on the situation, starting with an overview of the destruction followed by stories of how the Christian community in Lebanon is reaching out to help those in need.
In a news release, SAT-7 said the first report came from within the Beirut Baptist School that has opened its doors to strangers and is providing shelter and relief to 500 homeless refugees fleeing the fighting in southern Lebanon.
One woman sleeping on a classroom floor told SAT-7, “We fled with nothing, only the clothes we had on; we couldn’t even bring pots to cook in."
According to Sat-7 a young boy said, "I came because of the shooting. I was afraid. We left everything.”
”These positive messages stand in stark contrast to televised rage and political anger being shown on most channels in the Arab world,” said Terence Ascott, SAT-7 International CEO, in a news release. “This unique perspective helps the SAT-7 broadcasts stand out and bring hope to people in this troubled region.”
While the fear is very real, hope remains. SAT-7 interviewed its own Lebanese staff who spoke of their concerns. One director in a mobile video truck said, "Everything is in danger, even Christian organizations. Even the van I'm sitting in now is in danger because trucks have been targeted and destroyed. But we're relying on God to take care of us."
”This program, while made under duress in difficult circumstances, demonstrates what SAT-7 is all about; local Arab Christians making programs about how the local Arab Christian community is demonstrating Christ's love,” said Ascot in the news release. “It was difficult to get these stories out of Lebanon. I would ask you to continue to pray for our staff in Lebanon, for their protection, and that they will be able to continue to make programs that vividly demonstrate how Christ is with people who call upon him, even in the midst of the hardest trials.”
SAT-7 can be viewed via satellite in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and much of Central Asia. Programming can also be watched worldwide at www.SAT7.org.
By Jeremy Reynalds
Special Correspondent for ASSIST News Service
EATON, MD (ANS) -- As explosions rattle their building, staff in a Beirut-based Christian are working to show the world how Christians are responding to the crisis in Lebanon.
In their first newscast, Christian-satellite network SAT-7’s staff are reporting some stories of hope in the midst of the horrors of violent conflict.
During a recent broadcast, SAT-7 reported on the situation, starting with an overview of the destruction followed by stories of how the Christian community in Lebanon is reaching out to help those in need.
In a news release, SAT-7 said the first report came from within the Beirut Baptist School that has opened its doors to strangers and is providing shelter and relief to 500 homeless refugees fleeing the fighting in southern Lebanon.
One woman sleeping on a classroom floor told SAT-7, “We fled with nothing, only the clothes we had on; we couldn’t even bring pots to cook in."
According to Sat-7 a young boy said, "I came because of the shooting. I was afraid. We left everything.”
”These positive messages stand in stark contrast to televised rage and political anger being shown on most channels in the Arab world,” said Terence Ascott, SAT-7 International CEO, in a news release. “This unique perspective helps the SAT-7 broadcasts stand out and bring hope to people in this troubled region.”
While the fear is very real, hope remains. SAT-7 interviewed its own Lebanese staff who spoke of their concerns. One director in a mobile video truck said, "Everything is in danger, even Christian organizations. Even the van I'm sitting in now is in danger because trucks have been targeted and destroyed. But we're relying on God to take care of us."
”This program, while made under duress in difficult circumstances, demonstrates what SAT-7 is all about; local Arab Christians making programs about how the local Arab Christian community is demonstrating Christ's love,” said Ascot in the news release. “It was difficult to get these stories out of Lebanon. I would ask you to continue to pray for our staff in Lebanon, for their protection, and that they will be able to continue to make programs that vividly demonstrate how Christ is with people who call upon him, even in the midst of the hardest trials.”
SAT-7 can be viewed via satellite in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and much of Central Asia. Programming can also be watched worldwide at www.SAT7.org.
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