Numbers+Worldwide,Canada,Newfoundland+&+Labrador

=__﻿Numbers__= __**Newfoundland & Labrador**__ The first Salvation Army meeting was held September 3rd 1885 in the Methodist Church in Portugal Cove. It was lead by Portual Cove native Emma Churchil and her new husband, whom had travelled to the province for their honeymoon. After this meeting was a hit, the YMCA set up more meetings in the city and applied for the meetings to become an official religious party in the province. The first meetings were held outdoors with prayer followed by a loud parade through the streets. In two months there were 200 soldiers. They have been known to support many provincial projects, including the building of the Grace Hospital in St. John's.

Population of Salvation Army Adherents: 1993 = Over 30,000 2007* = Over 40,000


 * This is the most recent poll found.

The Salvation Army first appeared in Canada in 1882.
 * __Canada__**

Number of Followers** = 549,205


 * Based upon 2001 Census records

__**Worldwide**__
 * In 121 countries
 * Translated in 175 languages
 * Relief to almost 12 million people last year
 * 1,000 schools opened
 * 250 hospitals/clinics opened
 * 2,500 bands worldwide