Maa Umm Salaam (With the Mother of Peace) TV Program
Mother of Peace Records for Al Waad TV Studio
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"Maa Umm Salaam (With the Mother of Peace)", a television series in Arabic about women's issues, has just wrapped after recording 54 half-hour shows at the newly renovated Al Waad Media Centre (WMC) in Beirut, Lebanon.
"Having completed the inaugural series in our brand new studio, our team feel's a great sense of accomplishment, and quite rightly so!" says Amir Ghali, WMC director and executive producer for the Umm Salaam series. "We sensed a true blessing from God because we enjoyed a wonderful spirit for the duration of the shoot (14-30 July). Kalthoum Qewar, the Jordanian speaker for the series was exceptionally professional throughout, given some challenging working conditions, like 8-10 power cuts a day which is quite common for Lebanon."
Through the years, Kalthoum and her husband, David, were involved in various ministries and church planting initiatives. Tragically, David lost his battle with cancer on New Year's Eve in 2003, but Kalthoum has maintained her strong calling to ministry and continues to preach and teach to Christian and Muslim groups around the world.
Pausing between shows at the WMC studio, she spoke passionately about how she wanted to empower the women of the Middle East so they can be confident in their spiritual walk and be positive examples in their homes and in their communities. "I want women to feel valued in Jesus," she said.
The Al Waad (The Promise) Media Centre was formed in January 2008 and is located on the campus of the Middle East University in Beirut. After completing a $70,000 renovation of the disused Student's Centre the studio has begun production, with the ultimate goal of providing culturally relevant Arabic programming for a new channel for the 330m Arabic speakers around the world. The channel will be part of the Hope TV Network, the official satellite television station of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which currently broadcasts globally across seven channels and numerous languages.
"The purpose of our programming is to encourage greater understanding and dialogue between Adventist Christians and other faith groups in the region, both Muslim and other Christian denominations," says Amir Ghali. "We wish to encourage each viewer to be a true follower of God and live a life of submission to Him.
The leader of the Adventist Church in the Middle East region, Dr Kjell Aune, says that he is thrilled that the long-time dream of a Media Centre is finally a reality, and that the first series of programmes is actually recorded. "We have a very dedicated group of media workers and volunteers, and have great hope and faith in this new ministry. I believe God will bless immensely and that, through the Al Waad TV, millions will be reached by the good news of salvation in Jesus."
Pics
- Studio set, designed by Brazilian student missionary, Clederson Perez (standing behind the camera on the right)
- Fernando Borges, Brazilian volunteer, refreshes Kalthoum Qewar's make-up
- Matheus Siqueira, Brazilian student missionary, directs the camera operators from the control room
- Amir Ghali (right), WMC director, checks the shot
- Pastor Kjell Aune (right), leader of the Adventist Church in the Middle East region, prays for the production team before the first programme is recorded
