Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Boef wants to hold an assembly-like gathering for General Church members in California on June 19th. Pendleton discusses the difference between an Assembly and a society meeting; An Assembly is a meeting of the whole or a section of the Church with the Bishop or his representative, whereas a Society meeting occurs under the immediate supervision of the pastor. Pendleton appoints Boef as his representative for...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Pendleton looks forward to reading an account of the Los Angeles Assembly when it is published in the Life. Pendleton briefly updates Boef on developments in the Hague controversy; Bishop DeCharms has recently visited the Hague and reports that Mr. (Ernst) Pfeiffer will not compromise because “he sees absolute truth which cannot be changed to all eternity.” Pendleton assures Boef that the men in Bryn Athyn are...

Scope and Contents 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...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton has received Heinrichs’ letter of March 20th. Heinrichs and his wife, Ruona, have requested to spend the coming summer in Kitchener, ON, so that Heinrichs may study and Ruona may spend time with her family and friends there. Heinrichs usually travels to the Northwest over the summer, but now Mr. (Eldred) Iungerich will be sent instead. Pendleton asks that Heinrichs contact Iungerich about the people he...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton is pleased that Heinrichs will accept the Church’s offer of financial assistance to attend the 1928 London Assembly. Pendleton trusts that Heinrichs will have a successful trip to the West and Northwest over the summer. Pendleton hopes Mrs. (Carrie Davenport) Howland’s health will improve so that she may return to the Denver Society where her presence is needed.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. In reply to Heinrichs’ letter of March 2nd, Pendleton writes that it will not be necessary for Heinrichs to make his usual trip to the Northwest this summer as his trip to London for the Assembly will take him away from his congregation for long enough. Pendleton is encouraged by the improvement of the situation in the Denver Society as exemplified by the addition of a new member. Pendleton thinks Heinrichs was...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton has received Heinrichs’ letter of May 24th. Pendleton explains that Mr. (Hendrick) Boef is being sent to minister to the Los Angeles group because he is a single, unmarried man who will cost the Church relatively little to support. It is hoped that Boef will build up the Church is Los Angeles through missionary work, but right now they do not have the ability to support a minister on their own. Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton was glad to read in Heinrichs’ letter of March 10th that he was pleased with the decision of the Executive Committee regarding his financial support. Pendleton asks that Heinrichs arrange to make his usual episcopal trip to the Northwest during the summer. Pendleton has heard there may be some potential for Church growth in the Peace River area of Canada, and he would like Heinrichs to include it in his...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton writes that the Church is offering Heinrichs $250 towards traveling expenses to attend the upcoming Assembly in Bryn Athyn. If Heinrichs plans to leave Bryn Athyn directly for the Northwest, he should notify the treasurer (Hubert Hyatt) and the money will be taken out of the sum allocated for Heinrichs’ Northwest trip. Pendleton was sorry to hear that the Lindrooths are unable to attend the Assembly, and...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton hopes the condition of Ruona (Heinrichs’ wife) and their children will improve under the care of a doctor, and that their health will not prevent Heinrichs from attending the Assembly in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton hopes to discuss Heinrichs’ upcoming trip to the Northwest with him at the Assembly. Names mentioned: Ruona (Roschman Heinrichs)