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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton, 1929-03-08
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa.
Pendleton informs Acton that he (Pendleton) and Mrs. Pendleton, along with Rev. Theo Pitcairn and Mrs. (Marijke) Pitcairn, will be visiting South Africa in September. Pendleton hopes to ordain several South African "natives" into the first or second degrees of the priesthood, and he asks for Acton's advice in this matter. Pendleton thinks it may be advisable to ordain Moffat Mcanyana into the second...
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1929-03-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet, 1927-03-25
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet in Saint Cloud, Seine et Oise, France.
Pendleton reports that the Church will call a General Assembly in London in 1928, beginning about August 1st. Pendleton hopes to ordain Rev. R. J. Tilson into the third degree of the ministry during this Assembly. The Church would like to see a large attendance at this event, especially from its European centers, and it is prepared to offer Hussenet $100 toward traveling expenses if he attends....
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1927-03-25
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal, 1927-04-23
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England.
Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letter of April 4th. Pendleton discusses the future ordination of Mr. Tilson into the third degree of the priesthood and whether this will entail the creation of a separate diocese. He knew that there might be some backlash to Tilson’s ordination, but he did not expect it to be so drastic. He explains his decision, writing, “My intention was and is . . . to strike directly...
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1927-04-23
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström , 1928-04-10
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of March 22nd with enclosed records and applications for Church membership. Pendleton is glad that Baeckstrom is pleased with Pendleton’s decision to ordain George de Charms into the third degree; Bishop De Charms shows great promise for the future. Baeckstrom’s fourth missionary trip to Oslo seems to be successful, at least in terms of public interest and book sales....
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1928-04-10
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs, 1924-10-27
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA.
Pendleton received Heinrichs’ letter of Oct. 7th while in Chicago for the Assembly; Unfortunately, it was too late to make plans to visit the Denver Society. Pendleton was sorry to learn from Heinrichs’ letter of the “state of personal criticism” in the Denver Society. Pendleton writes that this state affects every society to a greater or lesser degree. He advises “a constant exercise of patience and tact, and on...
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1924-10-27
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos, 1921-05-02
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Pendleton has received Leonardos’ letter of April 7th with enclosed General Church membership applications. Pendleton notes that there are no baptism records for several of the applicants, and he informs Leonardos that the General Church cannot accept the applications of unbaptized members. Pendleton writes that the General Church will recognize the baptisms which have already taken place in Rio, and he...
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1921-05-02
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos, 1921-11-10
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Upon returning from a successful trip to Europe, including visits to the General Church societies in England, France, Belgium, Holland, and Sweden, Pendleton received Leonardos’ letter of June 1st. Pendleton enjoyed reading Mr. Iungerich’s account of his trip to Rio over the summer for the purpose of helping the society there organize itself as part of the General Church. Pendleton has read a translation of...
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1921-11-10
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos, 1927-03-25
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Pendleton has received Leonardos’ letter of February 22nd. Pendleton informs Leonardos that the General Church plans to call a General Assembly in London in the summer of 1928. Pendleton hopes this occasion will demonstrate that the General Church is “not a natural body, but that it is a spiritual organization, competent to receive members from any country and of any race.” Both Rev. R. J. Tilson and Rev....
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1927-03-25
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