SAT-7 UK July Prayer Diary

Prayer-Diary-JULY
PRAYER
DIARY
For SAT-7 and the Middle East
July 2023
On the set of SAT-7 KIDS programme 
La Fiesta
Dear Friend,
Welcome to your Prayer Diary for July. 
I hope it helps you make time each day to pray 
for SAT-7 and the Middle East and North Africa 
(MENA).
Some pages within offer general prayer points for 
SAT-7 and the region, whilst others focus on specific 
themes. In this issue, you’ll have the chance to pray 
about the Bible, and Sudan – which, following a 
recent bout of violence, is in desperate need of our 
prayers.
As well as daily prayer points, we also have a 
powerful article to share with you – turn to page 10 to 
find out how Persian-speaking viewers are receiving 
Bible training online. You can find more articles and 
the latest news on our website: 
sat7uk.org
. 
Thank you so much for your prayers!
In His love,
Communications & Resources Officer
JULY 2023
PRAYERS
SATURDAY 1 JULY
DANIEL FROM TÜRKIYE
Join viewer Daniel from Türkiye in his prayer for his 
family: “Please pray for my wife and children who are 
not yet believers, that they too may see the truth.” 
MONDAY 3 JULY
CHRISTIAN UNITY
“In Christ we, though many, form one body, and each 
member belongs to all the others” (Romans 12:5). 
SAT-7 works with Christians of all denominations in 
the MENA. Pray for unity amongst the MENA Church.
TUESDAY 4 JULY
LA FIESTA
La Fiesta,
subtitled “Sing with us” (pictured above 
left), teaches catchy worship songs and music. One 
young viewer shared: “In
La Fiesta
, I liked how we 
were learning stories about Jesus by singing songs 
about him.” Praise God that children are learning 
about Jesus in fun and memorable ways.
WEDNESDAY 5 JULY
THE GULF
This year, SAT-7 plans to produce more programmes 
for areas which are currently underrepresented on 
SAT-7, including the Gulf. Pray that these plans will 
come to fruition.
SUNDAY 2 JULY
WONDERFULLY MADE
“I praise you because I am 
fearfully and wonderfully 
made; your works are 
wonderful, I know that 
full well” (Psalm 139:14). 
Pray that viewers across 
the MENA will understand 
their innate value to their 
creator. 
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THE BIBLE
JULY 2023
FOCUS
THURSDAY 6 JULY
THE BIBLE
At his coronation, King Charles III was gifted a 
Bible with the words: “Receive this book, the most 
valuable thing that this world affords.” Over the 
next few days, let’s praise God for His precious 
Word, and give thanks that SAT-7 is making the 
Bible accessible to people across the MENA.
FRIDAY 7 JULY
BIBLE TRANSLATIONS
According to Wycliffe Bible Translators, around 
1 in 5 people worldwide still don’t have the Bible 
in the language they know best. Pray for ongoing 
translation efforts and give thanks that the Bible has 
been translated into the main languages of the Middle 
East – Arabic, Farsi and Turkish. 
SATURDAY 8 JULY
BIBLE TEACHING ON SAT-7
Many Christians in the MENA don’t have access to 
churches, training or Christian resources. Give thanks 
for Bible teaching programmes on SAT-7 that explain 
the Scriptures to them.
SUNDAY 9 JULY
PROVIDING RESOURCES
SAT-7’s viewer support teams send digital Bibles 
and Christian resources securely to any viewers who 
request them. Praise God that last year, teaching 
resources were accepted 10,510 times.
THE BIBLE
JULY 2023
MONDAY 10 JULY
HANY FROM LEBANON
Hany, a Syrian man living in 
Lebanon, got in touch with many 
misconceptions about the Bible. 
Our viewer support team sent him 
a copy of John’s Gospel and gently 
answered his questions. Hany 
replied: 
“My heart is at peace 
because of these beautiful and 
divine words. They teach us how 
to choose between right and 
wrong, renew our mindsets, 
and learn the way of life. God’s 
words are a salve to our hearts.” 
Give thanks for the power of His 
Word in Hany’s life.
TUESDAY 11 JULY
TEACHING THE BIBLE TO CHILDREN
Give thanks for the many shows on SAT-7, like 
Bible 
Heroes, Bedtime Stories
and 
Church4Kids
, that are 
teaching children the stories and significance of the 
Bible. Ask that young viewers will grow in love for 
Jesus as they learn more about Him.
WEDNESDAY 12 JULY
HIDDEN BIBLES
In some of the countries where SAT-7 works, such as 
Iran and Afghanistan, being found with a copy of the 
Bible – even a digital copy on a smartphone – could 
lead to punishment or even death. Pray for boldness for 
believers to keep reading despite the dangers. 
THURSDAY 13 JULY
FREEDOM TO READ
“I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your 
word” (Psalm 119:16). Thank God that we can read 
the Bible in freedom and safety, and ask forgiveness if 
you have taken this for granted. Ask that He will give 
you renewed passion to read His living Word.
JULY 2023
PRAYERS
FRIDAY 14 JULY
BEHIND THE SCENES
Give thanks for all the staff who labour behind 
the scenes to ensure SAT-7 broadcasts faith-filled 
programming 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 
SATURDAY 15 JULY
WOMEN IN THE MENA
SAT-7’s vision for women and girls is to see them 
realising their God-given value and dignity, to make 
their voices heard and to foster strong, secure and 
loving families. Pray that this vision will become a 
reality across the MENA!
MONDAY 17 JULY
FINANCES
“My God will meet all your needs according to the 
riches of his glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). 
Give thanks for all those who give financially to meet 
SAT-7’s needs and enable the ministry to flourish. 
TUESDAY 18 JULY
QUALITY TIME
New SAT-7 KIDS show 
Quality Time
encourages 
Arab teenagers to spend “quality time” with God. 
Pray that it helps young viewers build the good habit 
of spending daily time with God and bringing their 
lives before Him.
SUNDAY 16 JULY
TONIA FROM LEBANON
We have peace in the face of 
adversity because Jesus is 
with us and can protect us. He 
says in the Bible, ‘Do not be 
afraid, for I am with you.’”
Give thanks that Tonia knows 
God’s peace in her life.
JULY 2023
PRAYERS
WEDNESDAY 19 JULY
LIBYAN PRISONERS
Several believers in Libya have been taken into 
custody recently after being accused of apostasy and 
proselytising. Six have been given death sentences, 
and many have not been heard from since. Pray 
urgently for the release of Christian prisoners in Libya, 
for peace and strength for their relatives, and for 
safety for believers who are living in fear.
THURSDAY 20 JULY
MIDDLE EASTERN ORIGINS
SAT-7 ARABIC has filmed two new programmes, 
Christ the Eastern Man
and 
We Are The Arabs
, that 
focus on Christ’s Middle Eastern origins. Pray that 
these programmes will challenge MENA viewers’ 
misconceptions of Christianity as a ‘foreign’ religion.
FRIDAY 21 JULY
SAT-7 UK TEAM
Pray for SAT-7’s UK office today. Pray God’s blessing 
on their activities, and ask that God will fill the team 
with energy, focus and creativity as they make SAT-7’s 
work more widely known in the UK.
SATURDAY 22 JULY
DAANESH IN AFGHANISTAN
Join the prayer of Daanesh, a believer in Afghanistan: 
“Our prayer is that the Lord will touch the heart of the 
people of Afghanistan, that the situation in the country 
will calm down, and that we will be able to build a 
church and worship the Lord alongside our brothers 
and sisters.”
SUNDAY 23 JULY
CHURCH SERVICES ON SAT-7
For believers living out their faith alone, watching a 
church service on television can be a lifeline and help 
them feel part of a wider Christian community. Thank 
God for live church services from across the MENA 
that are broadcast on SAT-7 every week.
church 
services
FOCUS
SUDAN
JULY 2023
FOCUS
MONDAY 24 JULY
SUDAN
Sudan is one of the 25 countries 
where SAT-7 broadcasts, and 
has been in a civil war for 
46 of the last 70 years. The 
country hit the headlines again 
in April when fighting broke 
out between the two main 
factions of the military. Let’s 
turn our prayers to this war-
torn nation, and especially 
lift up Christians who are 
vulnerable to persecution.
TUESDAY 25 JULY
SUDANESE REPRESENTATION
Pray for more opportunities for Sudanese 
representation on SAT-7. Ask that viewers in Sudan 
will find comfort, hope and joy through SAT-7’s 
Arabic broadcasts. 
WEDNESDAY 26 JULY
CHURCH UNDER PRESSURE
In 2023, Sudan ranked at number 10 in the World 
Watch List of hardest countries to be a Christian. Pray 
that the Sudanese Church will remain firm under trial 
and know the prayers, support and love of the global 
body of Christ.
THURSDAY 27 JULY
END TO FIGHTING
On SAT-7 ARABIC programme 
You Are Not Alone
, 
Sudanese pastor Philemon Kassan said: “If the 
conflicting parties can hear me, we want to tell them 
to stop this war. There are no winners, and they must 
hear the voice of wisdom and think of the Sudanese 
people who have suffered for years and need 
peace.” Praise God that SAT-7 is giving a voice to 
Sudanese Christians and join Pastor Hassan in his 
prayer for peace.
JULY 2023
SUDAN
FRIDAY 28 JULY
CIVILIANS
Pray for civilians who have been caught up in the 
fighting. Ask that in times of such suffering and 
instability, many will turn to God.
SATURDAY 29 JULY
SUDANESE REFUGEES
Sudanese refugees in Egypt often face racial 
discrimination and social marginalisation. SAT-7 has 
been sharing the stories of Sudanese people who 
have had to flee the latest violence on a programme 
called 
Another Angle
. Give thanks that viewers have 
been responding with compassion and pray that 
attitudes towards refugees will soften. 
MONDAY 31 JULY
PRAYERS FOR PEACE
Join the prayer of a SAT-7 viewer: “Lord, we ask that 
you cover Sudan. Cover its people and give it peace 
and goodness. Give it hearts that rule righteously. 
Make peace everywhere in Sudan.”
SUNDAY 30 JULY
PRAY FOR ELISSA
Elissa got in touch via our SAT-7 
Worship Facebook page, which 
shares Arabic Christian music videos:
“I am a woman from Sudan. I 
am from a different religious 
background. Your Facebook page 
is really beautiful. I love the songs 
you post; they touch my heart.”
Praise God that He is speaking to 
Elissa through music and ask that 
this will be the start of her journey 
towards Him.
VIRTUAL BIBLE 
TEACHING 
FOR 
ISOLATED BELIEVERS
A new SAT-7 PARS initiative is gaining momentum 
among Persian believers in need of Bible-based 
support and encouragement. Bible teaching 
sessions hosted on Zoom, held weekly, are 
proving invaluable to individuals who struggle to 
find biblical community or discipleship elsewhere. 
“I am really grateful for the excellent teaching 
sessions which have refreshed me and given me new 
strength,” said Afarin,* a session attendee from Iran. 
“You don’t know how much you have blessed and 
encouraged me.” 
With the aim of helping each person move forward 
in their faith and go deeper in their relationship with 
the Lord, the sessions begin with sung worship before 
moving onto a discussion topic. These have included 
praying and fasting, spiritual maturity, and faith in 
action. Sessions are designed to impact daily life and 
always centre around a Bible passage.
Attendees – who range from new believers to those 
who have been following Jesus for a few years 
– have felt encouraged to read God’s Word for 
themselves and ask honest questions. The subsequent 
discussions have made various positive impacts: some 
attendees have requested counselling; some have 
told friends about the sessions; one woman even 
committed her life to Jesus!
A man from Afghanistan called Dalir* has been 
attending the sessions for months. His first message to 
us revealed the serious danger he and many Afghans 
face: “The situation here in Afghanistan is very difficult 
for believers, and if the Taliban find out about us, 
they will certainly kill us.” Nevertheless, Dalir has 
continued to follow Jesus bravely and keeps in regular 
contact with SAT-7 PARS staff. In one message he 
said, “I was very blessed by your teaching on the 
Trinity. It was excellent. Many of the questions I had 
have been answered.” 
There is high demand to join 
the group, but also some 
obstacles. “At present about 
15 [people] are joining,” 
says Omeed Jouyandé, 
SAT-7 PARS Communications 
Officer. “There is greater 
demand – we originally had 
116 people who wanted 
to join – but the internet 
connection in Iran has 
weakened and this is a work 
in progress. We hope the 
situation will improve and we 
will be able to engage larger 
numbers of people in the 
classes.” 
The internet issues are not coincidental. Believers in 
Iran have been dealing with government interference 
– including internet outages and app restrictions – 
for a while now. But having served Persian viewers 
for 21 years, SAT-7 knows how to devise creative 
workarounds. Staff have been sending audio 
recordings from the sessions to those who are not able 
to join live. 
Dalir is one of many to have benefitted from the 
persistence and passion of the SAT-7 PARS team. 
“Thank God for all the employees of SAT-7 PARS, 
who work day and night for the glory of God. You are 
servants who share God’s message with others, and 
you are God’s plan to bring the Gospel to the world. 
You dear friends make the church grow.”
*Names changed for security reasons
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I am really 
grateful for 
the excellent 
teaching 
sessions which 
have refreshed 
me and given 
me new 
strength.”
AFARIN, IRAN
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