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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Pendleton has heard from Walter Cranch that the Advent Society has unanimously chosen Alden as their pastor. If Alden wishes to accept this position, he should notify the society as soon as possible. Pendleton tells Alden that he was very happy when he heard the news, and that he has every confidence in the future of Alden's work.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Pendleton has consulted Mr. (Charles) Doering and Mr. (Fred) Finkeldey about the complaint made against the school. The charges are true, but Pendleton feels that the matter may have been exaggerated. They cannot entirely stop students from swearing and smoking. Pendleton admits that a few of the older boys may have acquired some hard ciders, but does not believe the matter is too serious; "If an occasional...

Scope and Contents 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....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton has received David’s letter of Sept. 6th. Pendleton writes that the General Church has contributed to the expenses of the more recent Assemblies; It contributed $1000 for the Glenview Assembly. Pendleton discusses the planning of an Assembly; The society oversees entertaining, and the church officials plan the program. Pendleton thinks an Assembly in Kitchener would be beneficial to the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton is pleased that the Kitchener society is considering starting up a kindergarten as it will provide children with a strong foundation of New Church education at an early age. He discusses two different methods of going about starting one: informally or formally. Pendleton would prefer to open the kindergarten formally, but much of the decision depends on if Miss Venita Roschman is willing and...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Reginald W. Brown in Maseru, Basutoland. Pendleton was happy to hear from Brown about his work in Basutoland and to hear that Brown’s health has been improving. Although the faculty is strained, the Academy has agreed to extend Brown’s leave of absence for another year. Pendleton feels the work Brown is doing with Theo (Pitcairn) in Basutoland presents a unique opportunity. Pendleton notes that it appears attendance at the Academy will be higher in...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Reginald W. Brown in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Pendleton informs Brown that the General Church will contribute $200 toward traveling expenses if Brown is able to attend the 1928 General Church Assembly in London.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Reginald W. Brown in Maseru, Basutoland, SA. Pendleton has received Brown’s letters of June 21st and July 5th with enclosures regarding the “Basutoland situation”. Pendleton is proud of the way Brown, Theo (Pitcairn), and Mofokeng represented the General Church in the meeting with Buss, Mooki, et al. In a recent letter, Theo (Pitcairn) has expressed the opinion that Brown ought to remain in Basutoland for two more years. Pendleton has met with the...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard H. Keep in Brooklyn, NY, USA. The Consistory has granted Keep’s request to have his name removed from the list of General Church ministers. The ministers expressed regret regarding the situation, but they agreed that it was right for Keep to withdraw.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton acknowledges Morse’s letter of Oct. 3rd. Pendleton has also received the copies of “Divine Authority” and “True Christian Life” which Morse sent, and he has given them to the Academy library as per Morse’s request. Pendleton was sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Morgan, and he remarks that Morgan’s passing will be a great loss to Morse’s society. Pendleton reports that he has just returned from a...