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Dreams come true in the Middle East

The new SAT-7 TV program "I love you so much!" brings smiles and hope to children suffering in the Middle East. The Christian minority is strengthened in their faith and helped to persevere in difficult times

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Ten-year-old Alex lives with his grandmother in a one-bedroom apartment because his father is in prison abroad and his mother is too ill to care for him. Eight-year-old Joe is being treated for leukemia. The brother of 11-year-old Mario recently died due to a tragic medical error, and Mario himself is diabetic. All of these children have special needs, and SAT-7 helps meet those needs in a unique way.

Ales together with Rita El Mounayar

"We were so excited waiting for Alex to show up," says Rita El Mounayer, Managing Director of the SAT-7 ARABIC and SAT-7 KIDS channels and host of the new show "I Love You then A lot!" "When Alex finally arrived, we had a surprise in store for him: His mom! It was an emotional reunion because they hadn't seen each other for a long time. They both cried and so did we. A little later, we asked Alex what his biggest wish was. He said that the thing he wanted most, besides seeing his mom again, was to get a computer. However, he said he would have to work.

very long to save up enough to buy one (Alex occasionally takes odd jobs to earn some money). When we brought him back to his grandma's apartment, we had a computer waiting for him! He was just then Excited!!!

Joe wanted to meet a famous Lebanese comedian, so SAT-7 arranged a visit. Mario wanted to meet a famous basketball star, so SAT-7 brought the two together. Both boys also received some gifts. While the surprise meetings and gifts were such a tremendous blessing for the children, they were given to show Alex, Joe, Mario and any child watching on TV something even deeper. Rita ended each of the visits by praying for the children and telling them: "All these material gifts are wonderful, but they don't last; but even when they're gone, or when you're going through hard times, we want you to know that God loves you then a lot... and more!"

Mario with a famous basketball star

"How Can It Be?" turns into a live program to give a lot of answers, hope and love

"My parents fight all the time... what should I do?" This question, asked by a nine-year-old Egyptian boy who sounded very upset, would be difficult for anyone to answer. Now imagine having to answer it live On TV in front of millions of viewers! That's exactly what Essam, also known as "Mr. Know", had to do on the popular SAT-7 KIDS show "How Can It Be?" during the program's first ever live broadcast.

"Every time we go on air, we pray beforehand for wisdom and that the broadcast will prove effective. It's a big responsibility. I need God's help to give the right answers!" says Essam. Essam advised the boy, who was clearly in a difficult situation, to go to his room every time his parents started arguing and ask for God's help to change the situation.

New letters to "How can this be?"

"Hey, "Mr. Know," I'm so excited about the new live-Program. I love you! I have a question: Who wrote

The Bible and how did we get our hands on it?"

"Hi, "Mr. Know," I'm so glad I get to talk to you on the live program every week. I have a question for you: How is a pen made? - A girl in Egypt."

"Hey, "Mr. Know," congratulations on your new live program! I'm so excited about the idea. I would like to know who invented the glasses? Thanks."

"Mr. Ved."

General reactions to the kids channel

"My daughter loves SAT-7 KIDS. When we turn on the TV, she says, 'Give me my channel.' I am so happy that my girl is now connected to Jesus Christ because of you. God bless you." - A mom in Egypt.

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