Beirut TV Keeps Going

Israeli air strikes in Beirut are provoking fears of war, but the offices of Christian satellite TV ministry SAT-7 have remained undamaged so far.

The station continues to minister despite the ongoing unrest.
"It’s very difficult for people who are themselves depressed to radiate hope," said SAT-7 Chief Executive Officer Terry Ascott. "I would ask prayer for all the Christians in Lebanon that they would be beacons of light and hope and optimism . . . that the love and the peace of Christ that is in their hearts would radiate through."

How does the station operate when the power is off in much of the country?
"The Lebanese are quite resourceful, having been through 20 years of civil war and disturbances." Ascott explained. "Many of the areas do have back-up generators so they can keep essential appliances working, and television is one of the ‘essential appliances.’"