24th February 2023

What our viewers are saying

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In the past, I didn’t believe in God, but recently I was baptized. My mother-in-law is not a Christian but supported me in becoming a Christian. We were both watching your channel when you invited us for a prayer. And she lifted up her hands and prayed with you. I was very surprised and impressed. You are making really good and effective programs. The Lord works in places you cannot always see."

— Viewer in Türkiye

On Friday, February 17, a team from SAT-7 TÜRK went to the area affected by the disastrous earthquake on February 6 to inform Turkish-speaking Christian viewers in Türkiye and around the world regarding the physical and mental status of people in the area and to document the latest status of the Christian cultural heritage.

The team coordinated interviews with churches and Christian citizens as well as aid organizations active in the area and collected both documentary footage and stories. Our General Manager, Melih Ekener, who traveled with the team, emphasized the importance of recording and documenting what is happening now.

However, while they were having a lunch break in Adana on Monday, another earthquake struck. “Earthquakes happen without any warning, so we couldn’t run or do anything else, and so we felt emotional distress. Now we can put ourselves in the shoes of those who experienced what happened,” said Melih. So, the team decided to travel back to Istanbul.

The team testified to the enormous scale of the disaster, but they could also see how much the churches were helping the relief effort on the ground. They plan to return in three weeks to visit three more cities.

Please continue to pray for those who continue to be affected: those who are reeling from the loss of their homes, their families, and their livelihoods.

What our viewers are saying

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I’m from Morocco and I'm 19 years old. Though many people surround me, I have no one to talk to. I am so grateful to the Lord for your help and advice. God bless you."

— Morocco

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24th February 2023

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