Scope and Contents 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...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland. Fercken’s report was read at the Assembly, and Mr. Odhner is now preparing it for publication in the Life. Pendleton reports that the Assembly was very successful; Although at first it seemed not many would be able to attend, they ended up having the largest Assembly yet with about 230 guests. Pendleton writes they were able to agree on a definite policy regarding the questions that have recently been...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland. Pendleton has received Fercken’s letters of Sept. 12th and 16th. Regarding Fercken’s confidential communication about M. Pierre de Chazal, Pendleton advises Fercken to “stand quietly but firmly for the dignity and authority of the priesthood.” Pendleton regrets becoming involved in the Nusbaum engagement as nothing is really known in Bryn Athyn except a vague rumor of marital difficulties, and he recommends...

Scope and Contents 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...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken. Copy of a letter originally addressed from Pendleton to M.H. Horler, Mme. A. Nicolet Paris, M.F. Gaulis, Raymonde Galland, J. Mayer, Mme. Regamey, Mme. le Duc, M. Maurice de Chazal, M. Pierre de Chazal, J. Nicolet, Mesdames G. Ruillard, E. de Chazal, E. Rouillard, E.M. de St Pern. Pendleton is regrets that Fercken’s mission in Lausanne has failed to accomplish all that was hoped for, but he finds it difficult to discern the causes...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland. Pendleton encloses a letter which he recently sent to the Church Committee in Lausanne in which he expresses his regret that the Committee is unable to work with Fercken and the General Church, and that the Committee’s actions relieve the General Church of responsibility. Pendleton is unable to say whether the outlook for Fercken’s work is now better in Geneva or Lausanne. Pendleton thinks it may be best for...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland. Pendleton has sent Fercken several letters recommending a move to Geneva, but he has not heard back as to whether this was done. Pendleton writes that the Church is disappointed in Fercken’s lack of success in Lausanne and has guaranteed to fund Fercken’s work in Geneva for the next six months only. Funding will then be reevaluated based on the results of Fercken’s work. Raymond Pitcairn will no longer...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Pendleton would like to ordain DeCharms into the second degree of the priesthood, possibly at the next Assembly. Mr. Knudsen has expressed the desire of the Advent Church in this regard. While the Church does not need to take formal action, they may officially request that DeCharms be assigned as their Pastor after ordination. If DeCharms agrees, he will need to procure a blue stole.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The members of the Bryn Athyn Church have unanimously expressed their interest in DeCharms for the position of assistant Pastor. Pendleton formally calls DeCharms to this position and hopes he will be able to accept. If he accepts, DeCharms should send Pendleton his resignation as Pastor of the Advent Church.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Pendleton has been informed by recording secretary John Synnestvedt that the Immanuel Church has voted to extend an official call to DeCharms to serve as their Pastor. Pendleton requests that DeCharms consider that matter carefully and communicate with him about it at his earliest convenience.