Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Regarding the potential baptism of Mr. Price, Pendleton thought Waelchli might stop in Dayton, Texas as a part of his fall episcopal trip only if it was on the way. Pendleton comments, “I do not think the matter a very important one, nor the prospect particularly promising.” Pendleton will soon set sail for England to attend the 1928 London General Assembly. He looks forward to the meetings and to seeing...

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. 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 newcommers 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. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland. Pendleton acknowledges Barger’s letters of July 4th and 25th with enclosed communication from Mr. Mofokeng to Barger. In his letter of July 4th, Barger wrote about his wish for his nephew, Gerrit Kruyswijk to join the New Church ministry and continue the work of the Church in Holland. Pendleton suggests they must wait on the Lord, who knows the highest good for all. Pendleton writes that they do not have a policy...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Smith’s letter of March 11th. Pendleton agrees that the Forrest family property would be an ideal place for the Sharon Church society to worship, if they can make it work. He writes, “With the right spirit in Sharon Church the things you propose are feasible. By a right spirit in this connection, I mean the absence of discord, with all working together as one man.” He continues, “There...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton has received Baeckström's letter of Oct. 30th; Pendleton notes with interest Baeckstrom's marriage, the baptism of the Liden baby, and the return of Mrs. Swaneskog. Alfred Stroh wrote that he was coming to Bryn Athyn, but Pendleton hasn't heard from him since his initial letter. Pendleton tells Baeckstrom about the recent Joint meeting in Bryn Athyn; "Fortunately no attempt was made in the way of...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom's letter of Jan. 20th. The Academy will grant a scholarship to Miss Centerwall; The things Baeckstrom and Miss Nordenskiold have said about her are intriguing, and Pendleton hopes she will be able to come to Bryn Athyn next fall. A General Assembly will be held in Bryn Athyn in June when a new Bishop will be chosen. Blank report forms will be sent to Baeckstrom which he should...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Oct. 22nd and enclosed baptismal records of two girls from the Sunday school. Pendleton tells Baeckstrom about their night at Mrs. Carpenter’s; It was "a delightful gathering in memory of our visit to Sweden, everything served after the Swedish manner in so far as possible. There were frequent “skoals” so you can imagine we had a good time.” Pendleton may travel to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Feb. 9th with the enclosed death record of Miss Hildur Ferrander (Fornander), baptismal record, and message from Swedenborg’s birthday celebration. Pendleton notes with interest Baeckstrom’s remarkable experience at a recent funeral; He comments, “I have never known anything of that sort in my own case, save once when a young man; then it was matter of hearing not of...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of May 10th with enclosed membership application and record of baptism. Pendleton and Baeckstrom will soon meet at the London Assembly. Things are quiet in Bryn Athyn except for the usual school closing activities. Eighty or more church members from Bryn Athyn are preparing to sail to England for the Assembly. Pendleton regrets that Mr. Loven will not be able to attend...