Monday, May 8, 2006

Daystar Television Network makes broadcasting history

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By Michael Ireland
Chief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service

DALLAS, TEXAS (ANS) -- Daystar Television Network, which owns and operates 50 television stations across the United States, will be the first Christian network to broadcast into every home in Israel with 100% Christian content.

Marcus D. Lamb, president of Daystar Television Network, made the surprise announcement on Thursday, March 23 on a 'live' broadcast.

He stated they had just been granted a contract giving them rights to become the first TV Channel to broadcast 100 percent Christian programming into every home in Israel.
 

"This is a first. Never before has the nation of Israel granted a license for a 100 percent Christian Channel to broadcast into all of Israel. Up until now, it has either been: illegal, impossible, or impractical. The message of the Gospel will now be going into every home in Israel 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This is a moment in time that we will always remember," said Lamb.
 

The opportunity came after a year of negotiations with Jewish leaders and a six month trial of Daystar’s flagship shows: Celebration and the Joni show.
 

"A lot of people have tried; I don’t know why the Lord let us do it. There are many out there that are more qualified than us, but I am grateful to the Lord..," Lamb commented.
 

According to details provided to the media, Daystar can now be seen in Israel on the HOT Cable System on channel 98 which has about 1,000,000 homes. That is strategic placement, next to the Knesset Channel on channel 99. Daystar is also on the YES Direct to Home Satellite system in Israel on channel 110, which has about 635,000 homes. Plus, Daystar is on the Hotbird 6 Satellite, which has about 185,000 homes in Israel. As a result, Daystar is now available to virtually every home in the nation of Israel.
 

A press release states that Daystar Television Network is the second largest and fastest growing Christian Television Network in the world. It can be seen in over 50 million U.S. homes and over 200 countries worldwide. Daystar's singular goal is to reach as many people as possible with the good news of the Gospel through an extensive blend of interdenominational and multi-cultural programming.
 

The release says Daystar provides award-winning family-friendly, and relevant faith-based programming. Included in Daystar's line up are contemporary music videos, children's animation, and topic driven talk show programs as well as the nations most requested national ministry programs. Daystar also specializes in 'live' remote broadcasts of major Christian events.
 

Daystar can also be seen on DirecTV, DISH Network, affiliated stations, various cable systems and the internet at www.daystar.com.