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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Erik Sandstrom is finishing up his theological studies in Bryn Athyn and will be ordained on June 10th. Afterwards, he will return to Sweden and report to Baeckstrom. The Church will support him with a small stipend, and he will work under Baeckstrom’s supervision.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of May 23rd in which Baeckstrom discusses the future of Erik Sandstrom’s work in Sweden. Pendleton heartily approves, as does the Executive Committee; They are happy that Baeckstrom and Sandstrom will be working together and anticipate good results. In Bryn Athyn, they are preparing for final exams and school closing. After June 19th celebrations, Pendleton will retire...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton writes that the Consistory enjoyed Baeckstrom’s letter of Oct. 5th in which he discusses the future of the circle at Jönköping and their desire to have Erik Sandström become their resident pastor. Pendleton thinks this is a good idea and hopes it will be possible soon. Pendleton sends good wishes for Baeckstrom’s trip to Northern Sweden. Pendleton notes the reception of Mr. Tor Stenström’s application...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s last letter. Baeckstrom’s comments on Hans Giobel helped Pendleton and Dr. Acton decide to send money for Giobel to travel to Bryn Athyn to study for the ministry this year. They had originally thought Giobel might come the next year with Erik Sandstrom, but now feel that it will be better to have Giobel in the Church sphere in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton finds the report of...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton draws Baeckstrom’s attention to the latest issue of the New Church Life where news of Baeckstrom’s most recent missionary tip has been fully reported. With attendance at meetings so high, Pendleton is sure there will be good results. On June 13th, Pendleton will sail to South Africa by way of France and Holland with Mrs. (Beatrice) Pendleton. They will meet with Theodore and Maryke Pitcairn in France,...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton apologizes for not writing sooner; They have had a very busy year in Bryn Athyn. The Ministers’ Meetings were consumed this year by Mr. (Ernst) Pfeiffer and his followers with the new teachings that they have been espousing for the last two or three years. A compilation of critical minsters’ papers, with responses in defense of the new teachings by Pfeiffer and Theodore Pitcairn, will be published in...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton has received Baeckstrom’s report of his missionary trips. Pendleton agrees with Baeckstrom that Erik Sandstrom should be ordained into the second degree of the priesthood. Pendleton will try to arrange for Bishop Tilson to perform the ceremony and thinks it would probably be best for Sandstrom to travel to London for that purpose if it can be arranged.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Oct. 18th with account of Baeckstrom’s missionary trip to Dalekarlia and southern Sweden. Pendleton thinks the results of this trip demonstrate that winter is the best time for missionary work; Everyone is restless in and looking for change in the summer. Pendleton and his wife (Beatrice) are very concerned over the news about Senta (Centervall), and they hope she is...