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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Emil R. Cronlund , 1916-12-15
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Emil R. Cronlund in Toronto, Canada.
Pendleton acknowledges Cronlund’s letter of November 20th with enclosed membership application for Mr. Dawson. Although Mr. Dawson does not acknowledge the Writings as the Word of God, Pendleton will still accept his application because Dawson does regard them as a Divine Revelation. As a rule, the Church will accept any baptized adult who has formally applied. Although the Church has the right to reject...
Dates:
1916-12-15
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet, 1924-12-08
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet. Typed French copy attched. Translated by Mr. (Eldred) Iungerich.
Pendleton was pleased to hear about Hussenet’s trip to northern France and the people he baptized there. Pendleton notes the work Mr. (Alexandre) Cattelian has been doing in Northern France to interest people in the Writings. Pendleton would like Hussenet to inform Cattelian that if he wishes to work as an official representative of the General Church, arrangements can...
Dates:
1924-12-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet, 1926-06-26
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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 sends congratulations on the marriage of Hussenet’s son, Rene, to Miss Rolande Herteler. Pendleton has sent three blank membership applications to be filled out by Mr. Jules August Delhotal, Mrs. Marie Louise Delhotal, and Mr. Henri Eustache Turpault. Pendleton confirms that Turpault’s daughter is too young, as “only those who have reached the age of rationality or have become adult...
Dates:
1926-06-26
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal, 1917-02-14
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Durban, Natal, South Africa.
Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letters of Nov. 13th and Nov. 23rd, 1916 and has presented them to the Joint Council. The Council has sent money which Gyllenhaal is to use as he sees fit for Church work in Basutoland. They cannot guarantee a specific amount every year as the funds come from contributions, but they will endeavor to raise more when this money runs out. Pendleton approves of...
Dates:
1917-02-14
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal, 1922-02-16
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England.
Pendleton acknowledges Gyllenhaal’s letter of Jan. 19th with enclosed report. Pendleton is pleased that the Colchester society is determined to go forward with their affairs by their own means. Pendleton has received Mr. Tilson’s letter giving details of Mr. Ottley’s death. Pendleton discusses the baptism of African New Church people who practice polygamy. The Consistory has considered passages from the Writings...
Dates:
1922-02-16
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken , 1916-05-25
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Pendleton has received Fercken’s letters of April 5th and 15th. Pendleton discusses the General Church’s policy on baptisms and membership; Baptism is a necessary first step to obtaining membership, but it does not grant entrance into the Church organization. It is customary for girls to obtain membership at age 18, and boys at age 21, after they have been confirmed. Certificates of membership will be sent...
Dates:
1916-05-25
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken, 1917-05-01
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Pendleton is very pleased with he results of Fercken’s work in Geneva and suggests he direct his attentions there. Pendleton advises patience regarding the Church Committee which has formed in Lausanne without Fercken’s or the Bishop’s consent; Many of the members are new commers to the General Church and are not acquainted with its customs. Pendleton understands M. Regamey’s hesitancy in accepting the...
Dates:
1917-05-01
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos, 1921-05-02
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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 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, 1921-11-08
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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 formally authorizes Leonardos to preach and to perform the sacraments of baptism, holy supper, and marriage under the auspices of the General Church. This authorization is granted on the understanding that Leonardos is a candidate for the General Church priesthood and will be ordained at the first available opportunity. Certificates of authorization have also been sent to Sr. Joao de Mendonca Lima...
Dates:
1921-11-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse, 1931-11-25
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia.
Pendleton has received Morse’s letter of October 15th, and the enclosed baptism records have been turned over to Mrs. Rennels. In response to Morse’s remarks about the Depression in Australia, Pendleton writes, “The danger, wherever the depression is felt, is to find some political cure-all. The dole is called for here by some, as the right way out, but so far, if I am correctly informed, even our Federation of...
Dates:
1931-11-25
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