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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1931-07-28
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letters, with enclosed membership applications, of June 2nd and 26th. Rune Boyesen’s application has been processed; Pendleton is very pleased to have a son of Josef Boyesen join the Church. Pendleton thinks Baeckstrom’s decision regarding Ebba Christiernsson was wise given the circumstances, and he is happy to hear that Mr. Smart’s health is improving. Bishop De Charms will...
Dates:
1931-07-28
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1931-11-24
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton has received Baeckstrom’s letter of Oct. 30th. Pendleton hopes that Baeckstrom’s trip to Copenhagen will not alarm their Conference Church friends. Conference has cut off the General Church from Mr. Anderson in Spain by turning him against the General Church, but Pendleton hopes Baeckstrom will continue to travel wherever he feels called in service of the Church. Both the Academy and the General Church...
Dates:
1931-11-24
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1934-11-22
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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...
Dates:
1934-11-22
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs, 1923-09-20
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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 acknowledges Heinrichs’ letter of August 30th. Pendleton writes that it is customary and useful for visiting ministers to send in reports of their trips. Pendleton explains that the Confession of Faith is a confirmation of baptism, and as such, “may therefore with propriety be performed by a minister of the first degree.” Pendleton writes that Heinrichs was not out of order, for he has been authorized to...
Dates:
1923-09-20
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...
Dates:
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...
Dates:
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...
Dates:
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....
Dates:
1927-03-25
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl Alden and Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1916-07-12
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl Alden and Theodore Pitcairn in Bath, New York, USA.
Pendleton congratulates Alden and Pitcairn on their missionary efforts in New York and urges them to keep up the good work. Pendleton acknowledges Alden's letter of the 7th and Pitcairn's letter of the 10th. These letters were of great interest, and it is hoped that the evangelization efforts by Alden and Pitcairn will help revitalize the Church, carrying it forward into a new state. Pendleton...
Dates:
1916-07-12
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden, 1916-09-07
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Allentown, PA, USA.
Pendleton writes that Alden's missionary efforts have been very encouraging to everyone back in Bryn Athyn. The prospects for the church in Scranton (PA) look promising, they just need to find a minister who is able to preach there regularly. If Mr. Pool is able to keep the people there interested in the church between episcopal visits, Pendleton thinks they may be able to send a minister from time to time....
Dates:
1916-09-07
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