Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton advises Iungerich that it is important not to confuse District Assemblies with society meetings. Pendleton recommends that pastoral reports of district activities be presented at assemblies rather than society meetings. It may be necessary for Pendleton to appoint a Bishop’s representative for the next assembly, but it is too early to say. The Bishop should administer the sacraments to the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton approves of Iungerich’s program for the Pittsburgh Assembly and writes that the specific arrangements for Holy Supper can be determined when they meet at the church. Pendleton encloses the order of service used for the sermon he has in mind for the occasion. Iungerich may adapt it for the needs of the Pittsburgh society. Pendleton reports that he enjoyed his month-long stay at Indian Lake with...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton encloses a copy of a letter addressed to the directors of the Church of the New Jerusalem from someone in Buenos Aires. Pendleton does not know much about the status of the church in Buenos Aires, and he invites Iungerich to open a communication with the writer of the letter if he is interested. While the General Church is unable to get involved in South America at this time, Pendleton believes...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton inquires if the dates Sept. 23-25 will be satisfactory for the next Pittsburgh District Assembly. The General Assembly which was previously scheduled for 1933 has now been postponed.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Bishop DeCharms and Pendleton have divided up responsibilities for the various fall district assemblies. DeCharms will oversee the Pittsburgh Assembly, and he and Pendleton have discussed arrangements regarding the banquet, invitation of outsiders, etc. Pendleton writes that his family has become frantic as they prepare for their trip to Indian Lake; This year they have decided to stay in a permanent...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton inquires if the dates Sept. 22-24th will be acceptable for the Pittsburgh District Assembly next fall.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton acknowledges Acton's letter of April 14th. He then discusses the recent Assembly, which some have called the greatest one yet. Visiting church members from Kitchener were especially generous "in the matter of provision for our comfort." Pendleton is glad to hear the John Jiyana is doing good work in Zululand, and believes he (Jiyana) has a great future. Pendleton is impressed by Acton's use of...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton acknowledges Acton's letter of August 24th and writes that he has not responded until now because his answer to Acton's question about the dedication of the hall would not have arrived in time. Acton's judgement about dedication was correct: "the dedication should have in view the immediate uses to be served." Pendleton wants to hold the next General Assembly in London, July 1928. Pendleton is...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton acknowledges Acton's letter of December 14th and discusses the very successful mid-year meetings. The Joint Council agreed that the next Assembly take place in London. Pendleton hopes it will be planned for the summer of 1928, but some in London prefer 1929. Describing the meetings, Pendleton writes, "the indication of unity and fraternal feeling was so marked that some one expressed the thought...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton acknowledges Acton's letter and Annual Report of June 15th. Pendleton understands Acton's struggle with his society's "apparent indifference to spiritual instruction." This is a common problem which requires patience and consistent effort. Pendleton had assumed Acton had his own Council, but since he does not, Pendleton recommends Acton wait to appoint one until after his upcoming ordination into...