Newsletter No. 2 May 2026
Dear friend of our missions,
Jesus said to his first disciples: “Verily, verily, I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater than these, because I am going to the Father.” John 14:12
We thank God for the nearly 4,000 people who prayed the sinner’s prayer in Arua, Northern Uganda, during one evening in March 2024. You can watch an excerpt of that prayer with subtitles by clicking here.
Pastor Roberto Brandão, who now serves as Chairman of the Board for the Salvation To All Nations mission organization, led them to Christ. Around 15,000 people attended the event that evening. At that time, Salvation To All Nations was still only a dream in our hearts.
What if we could see that same vision multiplied during our upcoming mission trip to Kanyama, Zambia, on June 25–28? Why do I ask this? Because in Ephesians 3:20–21, Paul reminds us:
“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.”
Based on this promise, we are expecting at least 25,000 people to hear the gospel each evening at the large sports field where the event will be held. However, the number could be even higher, since the Chinika sports field can hold up to 80,000 people at one time.
With your prayers and support, together with many others, I firmly believe that God will answer from heaven and bring a mighty revival fire to the hearts of the people of Zambia.
In the photo on the left is Pastor Mark Ronnie, the Ugandan coordinator for our Zambia mission trip. On May 26, he departed for Zambia with his team to begin a pre-campaign aimed at inviting 400,000 residents of Kanyama to our crusade on June 25–28. The photo was taken during our final video conference before the trip, where he was already wearing a Salvation To All Nations mission t-shirt for the outreach campaign. In the middle photo is our ministry roll-up banner displayed during a pastors’ invitation event. It reads: “Salvation To All Nations – Mark 16:15
Reaching the nations, preaching the gospel, healing the sick, and discipling the nations.”
Our mission trip to Zambia is now less than a month away, beginning on June 22. Our goal is to reach at least 100,000 people with the message of the gospel.
However, we cannot do this without the Lord, and we deeply need your prayers and the prayers of many others. Therefore, I kindly ask you to remember us daily in prayer.
We Give Great Thanks To The Lord…
…that all the necessary funds for the Zambia mission trip — €25,000 — have now been raised!
First and foremost, all thanks and praise belong to God, who answered these prayers. At the same time, we want to sincerely thank everyone who listened to God’s leading and contributed financially to the Zambia mission.
Please Continue Praying Fo The Following Needs:
1. Sound, stage, and lighting equipment
Mark Ronnie is continuing negotiations with local providers so we can receive the event equipment at the original agreed price within our €25,000 budget. We do not want to overpay unnecessarily.
Some providers have requested up to an additional €5,000. Please pray that we will receive the sound system for the original price for all four days, June 25–28. Otherwise, we may need to cancel the main sound system on Thursday, June 25, and instead conduct smaller outreach meetings in local churches.
2. The pre-campaign in Zambia
Pastor Mark Ronnie traveled to Zambia on May 26, one month ahead of the rest of our team. During these weeks, he and his team are carrying out a major outreach campaign to invite the 400,000 residents of Kanyama to the crusade.
Please pray for safe travels, successful outreach efforts, and open hearts among the people.
3. Cooperation with the Gideons
Please pray that Mark Ronnie will be able to establish cooperation with the Gideons in Zambia during this preparation trip.
Our hope is that thousands of free New Testaments could be distributed to those attending the crusade on June 25–28. We truly need God’s favor and miracle for this to happen.
4. Discipleship school and mass baptism
I have also asked Pastor Mark Ronnie to organize a two-day discipleship school and mass baptism event on June 29–30 for those who give their lives to Christ during the crusade, together with local bishops and pastors.
Please pray for wisdom, unity, and success in this important follow-up work.
5. Our Finnish mission team
Please pray for our four-member Finnish mission team, that God’s power would work mightily through us as we preach the gospel not only at the crusade, but also through outreach events in schools, hospitals, universities, and on the streets using a mobile truck ministry.
6. Spiritual breakthrough in Zambia
Please pray for a powerful spiritual breakthrough in Zambia — that thousands of people would come to know Jesus as their Savior, the sick would be healed, and those oppressed by evil spirits would be set free in the name of Jesus Christ.
God’s Miracles In Bangladesh
Jesus healed the Bangladeshi woman pictured above during our major outreach event in Bollovpur on March 2–4, 2026. She had suffered from severe shoulder pain for two and a half years, but was healed while sitting in the back of the meeting. To watch her full testimony, click on the image above. You can also see more healing testimonies on our YouTube channel by clicking this link, and we encourage you to subscribe to receive future updates.
Shortly after the March outreach event, Pastor Probir Mondol, Chairman of the Assemblies of God Pentecostal movement in Western Bangladesh, suggested that we begin planning another major evangelistic campaign in Western Bangladesh and other parts of the country for October 1–13.
Through this mission trip, we could reach between 30,000 and 40,000 people with the gospel during a three-day main event. In addition, we are planning several smaller outreach events across the country so that as many people as possible can hear the message of salvation for the very first time.
It is important to remember that among Bangladesh’s population of 177 million people, only 0.3% are Christians, while over 91% are Muslims and most of the remaining population are Hindus.
This is why I strongly believe that God has opened a door for Salvation To All Nations to reach this spiritually difficult nation with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Would you pray with me that God’s perfect will would be fulfilled for this upcoming mission trip?
Today, May 27, as I write this newsletter, I am preparing for an evening video conference with Pastor Barnoba Gomes, Chairman of the Assemblies of God Pentecostal movement in Bangladesh; Pastor Probir Mondol, Chairman of Western Bangladesh; and Pastor Jonathan Munsh, who has previously organized large crusades in Bangladesh.
To carry out this mission trip on the planned scale, we will need at least €17,000 for the main event and other evangelistic outreaches. We will share more detailed updates about this need in future newsletters.
The image above shows a Hindu village in Western Bangladesh where dozens of people wanted to surrender their lives to Jesus after hearing the gospel message.
I also pray for and bless you almost daily, our dear and precious prayer partner and supporter, with the words of Jesus:
“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33)
When you seek first the advancement of God’s kingdom through your prayers and support, He Himself has promised to provide for all your needs.
You can support the Bangladesh mission using debit or credit cards from any bank by clicking here and entering the Bangladesh reference number 1119. You will then be directed to choose your preferred payment method.
If you wish, you may also support our upcoming evangelistic campaigns in December (December 1–14) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (total need: €25,000) or South Sudan (total need: €35,000).
You can do this by selecting reference number 1009 and writing either “Congo” or “South Sudan” in the message field. Through these outreach events, we expect to reach more than 260,000 people with the gospel message. We are already beginning to raise support in faith for these future missions, trusting God for financial miracles.
Bank Details
OP Cooperative Bank
IBAN: FI21 5780 0720 7567 95
Recipient: Salvation To All Nations ry
Reference numbers:
• 1009 – Urgent Need
• 10074 – Zambia Mission
• 1232 – Ari Talja’s salary
MobilePay short code: 27142
The National Police Board granted Salvation To All Nations ry a fundraising permit on February 6, 2026. The permit number, valid until further notice, is RA/2026/195.
If God leads you, you may also choose to become a monthly supporter by setting up a recurring payment through your online banking service.
You can help support Ari Talja’s full-time missionary ministry beginning June 20, 2026. Of the total monthly support need of €3,000, slightly less than €1,000 is still needed.
Thank you very much for your prayers and your support for mission work. We wish you and your loved ones a wonderfully blessed and joyful summer!
Ari Talja
Evangelist and Vice Chairman of the Board
Salvation To All Nations