1. SAT-7 Kids YAC Project 2010/2011

2. What is SAT-7 Kids? SAT-7 KIDS هي المحطة الفضائية المسيحية الأولى والوحيدة لأطفال الشرق الأوسط وشمالي أفريقيا لدى SAT-7 KIDS رؤيا خاصة وهي إيصال كلمة الرب والقيم المسيحية للأطفال مع الترفيه والثقافة والمعرفة، كما وتهدف إلى تنمية روح العطاء والحوار والمحبة في قلوب صغارنا الأحباء وفي المقابل إلى نبذ العنف. يعمل في هذه المحطة فريق متخصص مطّلع على أوضاع الأطفال وظروفهم العامة ويملك خبرة في العمل في حقل الرب وفي كيفية زرع كلمته بصدق وشفافية في قلوب الأطفال. أسرع إذاً ولا تدَع الوقت يداهمك ! أجمل البرامج والفقرات بإنتظارك على شاشة SAT-7 KIDS ، شاهدها ولاحظ الفرق لأنها موجودة من أجلك أنت.

3. What Is SAT-7 Kids? (In English) Its the first and only Christian Satellite Channel for the children of the Middle East and South Africa. SAT-7 KIDS vision is to share the word of the Lord and the Christian values with the children along with entertainment, culture and knowledge. Its aim is to develop the spirit of giving, dialogue and love in the hearts of our dear little ones, and to teach against violence. The channel has a specialized team who knows the situations the children are living and the circumstances they are facing. The team is also experienced in working in the field of the ministry, and in planting the word of the Lord in truth and transparency in the hearts of children. Hurry up then and dont miss our programs! Very beautiful programs are awaiting you on SAT-7 KIDS, watch them and see the difference; they are there just for you.

4. Lebanon Location: Middle East, bordering Mediterranean Sea, between Israel and Syria Area: 10,400 sq km Capital: Beirut Government type: Republic Population: 4,123,247 (0-14years:23.4%; 15-64years: 67.7%; 65years and over: 8.8%) Life expectancy: 74.5years Ethnic groups: Arab 95%, Armenian 4%, other 1% (many Christian Lebanese do not identify themselves as Arab but rather as descendents of the ancient Canaanites and prefer to be called Phoenicians) Religion: Muslim 59.7%, Christian 39%, other 1.3% Official languages: Arabic (official), French, English, Armenian Currency: Lebanese Pounds and US Dollars

5. Lebanon and Christianity Christian activity is severely restricted in this part of the world and yet through the satellite Sat-7 can reach the millions of children who otherwise may never have the opportunity to hear about Jesus.

6. SAT-7

8. SAT-7 Mission Statement To provide the churches and Christians of the Middle East and North Africa an opportunity to witness to Jesus Christ through inspirational, informative and educational television services.

9. The TV Shows SAT-7 KIDS team have created and commissioned many programmes for children of all ages. These include a popular magazine style KIDS Cafe, Lets sing together, A message from Sunday School and Christmas Specials. New programmes include Colours,Discovering Together andAlo, Alo!

10. Presenters Lively and enthusiastic presenters make the shows! Two of the most popular are Naji The Scientist and Mr Know who both have their own shows. They receive all kinds of questions from children all over the world and are almost always able to find the answer for them!

11. Current Work In December 2008 SAT-7 KIDS celebrated its first anniversary as a separate channel and during this year responses from children and their parents have tripled. The age of those who respond has an enormous range – from children under four years to the people in their eighties! My brother, my sister and I love SAT-7 KIDS and Jesus Christ. We are from Bethlehem (6 year old from Palestine) I would like to thank you all for your great efforts to produce meaningful programmes for children. I am also very happy for the Christian beliefs you teach and for the wonderful spirit of Christianity that you reflect through the programmes on SAT-7 KIDS. (A mother from Kuwait)

12. Hopes for the Future Change in the law so that Broadcass can be from Lebanon or Cyprus with more interaction from the audience More live broadcasts – limited to Christmas and Easter at present. Recruit more senior staff for the Audience Relation services in ensure rapid personal responses to viewers who make contact.

13. Prayer Points Funding – we have lots of ideas but not enough money. The station only makes 10% f he programmes they are capable of making The SAT -7 KIDS programmes would be a very powerful tool in making the gospel accessible to people regardless of location and literacy.

14. What support is needed? On the Box Project will help to fund the production of programmes that SAT-7 KIDS currently makes and will also allow the channel to produce new shows. Its costs 65p to reach 1 person for a year and it is hoped that On the Box will go some way to reach many more children who have never heard the gospel.

15. How you can get involved How about using the material in the pack at Sunday School, Bible Class or any youth group? Or showing the DVD to the whole congregation? Help us to raise awareness, support and funds and partner with this unique and exciting mission opportunity.

16. We are planting a seed and God will develop it in the future and have it grow in their lives so that the children of the Middle East come to know Jesus Christ as their Saviour Naji Daoud – Executive Director

17. Further Information Youth and Childrens Office, Church House, Fisherwick Place, Belfast, BT1 6DW Tel: (028) 9032 2284 Email: yac@presbyterianireland.org yac@presbyterianireland.org www.pciyac.org http://www.pciyac.org/resources/yac-project/on- the-box/ http://www.sat7.org/ http://www.sat7kids.com/