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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letters of Feb. 19th and March 14th. Pendleton is pleased that Gyllenhaal has agreed to give the evening service at the upcoming Assembly. Pendleton tells Gyllenhaal that the US is having many of the same financial difficulties as Canada. Pendleton believes that those in the Church “must all stand as we are, and wait for this long continued depression to pass.”

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton is pleased that Gyllenhaal is able to help Alan (Gill), pastor of the Kitchener society, as Gill recovers from an illness. Pendleton hope Gill will take a “sufficiently long rest” in order to fully recover before returning to work. At this time, Pendleton cannot promise to preside over the Toronto Assembly in the fall, but he will be happy to if he is able.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton reports that Henry Heinrichs has resigned as pastor of the Denver Society; After the death of Alvin Lindrooth and the removal of several other society members, Heinrichs feels the work is no long worth pursuing in Denver. He plans to move with his family to the Kitchener Society in the summer and take up secular work. Pendleton thinks it may be very convenient to have Heinrichs in Kitchener if Alan...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Rosthern, Canada. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letters to him of August 4th and 14th and to the Bishop (W. F. Pendleton) of July 25th. He is pleased to hear that Waelchli’s work in the Canadian Northwest is going so well and that the Church has been gaining so many new followers. He comments, “Our opponents say that wherever we go we divide the Church. That is at times the appearance, but what they do not realize, or rather...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Berlin, Canada. Pendleton apologies for being a poor correspondent this summer; He has just returned from an extended trip. He has called a meeting of the General Council to determine what time the Joint Council meeting will be held in the fall. Pendleton will propose that they hold the Joint Council meeting in connection with the District Assembly in Bryn Athyn which will take place immediately after Thanksgiving. Waelchli’s...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Berlin, Canada. Pendleton thanks Waelchli for his letter of Dec. 15th. Pendleton will arrive in Berlin on the afternoon train from Toronto on Dec. 30th. Pendleton will decide later whether to stay overnight or simply pass through.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Berlin, Canada. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letters of January 16th and 17th. He returns Klippenstein’s letter to Waelchli and thanks Waelchli for letting him borrow it. Pendleton was touched by Klippenstein’s description of his life in Bryn Athyn and will set up a meeting with Klippenstein as Waelchli suggests. Pendleton was glad to learn from Waelchli’s letter that the trouble in Rosthern was not as serious as initially...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Berlin, Canada. Handwritten note indicates this letter was read to the Consistory May 12th, 1916. Pendleton informs Waelchli that he has just written to Hugo (Odhner), advising him not to have his ordination at the upcoming Assembly if he does not feel ready. He wants Hugo left in freedom to make the decision for himself. Pendleton feels strongly that the reasons for ordaining a minister should relate to his internal state and not...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Pendleton informs Waelchli that the midyear meetings of the Consistory, Council of the Clergy, and Executive Committee will begin on February 5th. It has also been proposed that the District Assembly be held during this time. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter of December 7th expressing his preferences regarding his relocation. He has not been able to present it to the Consistory yet as their...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli. Pendleton plans to hold District Assemblies in Pittsburgh on October 10th, in Glenview on the 17th, and in Chicago on the 24th. He would like to coordinate with Waelchli to hold an Assembly in Cincinnati, either on his way to or from Chicago. Pendleton hopes to have plans finalized before he leaves for his vacation in August.