Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland. Pendleton acknowledges Barger’s letters of March 21st and May 2nd with enclosed report from Mr. (Ernst) Deltenre. Much preparation was needed for the Assembly, but everyone in Bryn Athyn agrees that it was worth it. It ended up being the largest Assembly yet: 230 guests. There was a feeling of unity and encouragement for the future, and the questions which had been plaguing the Church “were brought as near to a...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland. Pendleton has received Barger’s letter of August 24th with enclosed copy of Miss Emma Helderman’s will. Pendleton hopes that soon the Church in Holland will be “sufficiently organized” to received and administer the bequest themselves. In Bryn Athyn, they are busy preparing for the Assembly. Pendleton thanks Barger for the kind wishes for his health.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland. Pendleton acknowledges Barger’s letter of Sept. 9th. Pendleton reports that the recent Assembly was the best they have ever had, and the Dedication of the Cathedral was the most impressive ceremony they have ever experienced. Pendleton is glad to hear that the Circle in Holland is slowly increasing. Pendleton discusses how Mr. (Ernst) Pfeiffer is doing in Bryn Athyn; Pfeiffer’s attitude toward the Church and toward...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smithin Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Smith’s letter of Nov. 6th containing Smith’s comments on the recent District Assembly in Glenview. Pendleton feels it was only natural that the Glenview Society should receive more attention owing to the dedication, but this should not be taken as a standard for future assemblies. Pendleton would be glad to co-operate with the Councils and Societies in Chicago, and he will keep this in...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton inquires whether Smith and the people in Chicago/Glenview would like to have a District Assembly this year. If so, the usual time includes the second and third Sundays in October. If this arrangement is desirable for the people of the Immanuel Church, Smith should send notice of the Assembly to the New Church Life for publication before the 15th of September. Names mentioned: Mr. (Will) Caldwell

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Smith’s letter of April 15th. He explains that Smith’s suggestion to hold the Chicago District Assembly directly after the June meetings in Bryn Athyn would be impractical for several reasons. First, it would be physically straining, and second, it “would perhaps be rather in the way of your receiving from our foreign visitors all that they might have offer.” Pendleton recommends Smith...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton would like to have the dates of the Chicago/Glenview District Assembly finalized before he leaves for his summer vacation in August. He suggests October 17th and 24th and asks Smith to let him know as soon as possible whether or not this will work. Pendleton expects to hold the Pittsburgh District Assembly on October 10th and will stop in Cincinnati either on his way there or on his return home.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Smith’s letter of Sept. 18th. He asks Smith for clarification on the dates of the upcoming District Assembly in Glenview. Pendleton’s original plan regarding Cincinnati was to visit them on a weekday on his way from Pittsburgh to Chicago. However, if they prefer a weekend, Pendleton can visit them on the return journey. Pendleton is pleased to hear of the high enrollment at the Glenview...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Smith’s letter of September 26th. He approves of the change of date for the upcoming District Assembly, but he asks that the Oct. 15th meeting with Sharon Church be canceled as he will not arrive from Cincinnati until the following morning. He will preach in Chicago on Sunday. This plan will allow him ample time for extra meetings before the 24th.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received a letter from Mr. Headsten asking him to preach for his society on Sunday, October 17th at a public hall. Pendleton replied that he will preach on the 17th, but that it should be a “union” service coordinated between the congregations of Mr. Headsten, Mr. Gladish, and Smith. Regarding all other plans, Pendleton will go along with whatever Smith has decided. Names mentioned: Mr. (John)...