‘YEAR OF TERRIBLE TEMPEST’ BRINGS SURGE OF HOPE IN MIDDLE EAST: Record numbers of people in the Middle East and North Africa turned to a one-of-a-kind Christian broadcast ministry that showed them “living examples of hope” in 2020, a “year of terrible tempest.” In the first nine months of 2020, 310,000 viewers called or messaged Middle East-based television network SAT-7, seeking support and prayer. Christian broadcaster SAT-7 announces record increase in viewer responseas battle-weary look to ‘living examples of hope’EASTON, Md. — Record numbers of people in the Middle East and North Africa turned to a one-of-a-kind Christian broadcast ministry that showed them “living examples of hope” during 2020 — a “year of terrible tempest” — according to newly released figures. “It’s been an incredible blessing to come alongside people as they’ve poured out their hearts and struggles this past year during the terrible tempest of COVID-19 and other crises in the Middle East,” said SAT-7 CEO Rita El-Mounayer. “Viewers are looking for real hope — and by God’s grace our local presenters, team members and guests are living love letters, living epistles of hope.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 17, 2021 14:03 UTC