Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton advises Morse on General Church customs relating to conducting services in the absence of an ordained minister. He writes, “It has been our custom for many years standing to have some steady minded layman lead in worship in case the minister for any reason cannot serve. The use in question is regarded as more important than the order. Some formal distinctions, however, may well be made. One we have...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton received Morse’s letter of January 14th with enclosed annual report shortly after the closing of the February ministers’ meetings. The statistical information from Morse’s report will be included in the secretary’s report, and the subject Morse wished to discuss will be added to the docket for a future meeting. Pendleton reports that the meetings were overall successful and gratifying.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton received Morse’s last two letters upon his return from an extended visit to Europe and South Africa. He notes that Rennels has informed Morse of the dates of the next Assembly, and he looks forward to having Miss Taylor in Bryn Athyn for the occasion. Pendleton was unaware that Ormond Odhner had interest in studying for the ministry. His brother, Philip Odhner, is currently in theological school and shows...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton informs Morse that the Assembly in Bryn Athyn has ended, and nearly all 300 guests have returned home. Pendleton believes Miss Taylor and Mrs. White are now in Glenview, enroute back to Australia. While Pendleton was not able to spend as much time with Miss Taylor as he would like during the Assembly, he was able to host Miss Taylor and Miss White one evening after the Assembly had concluded. Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton has received Morse’s letter of Nov. 26th. Pendleton will present Morse’s request for financial aide to the Executive Committee at their next meeting. Pendleton comments that the widespread unemployment in Australia seems to be a worldwide phenomenon; Many people in America, including Bryn Athyn, are currently out of work. Pendleton was delighted to receive a letter from Miss White about her work. He...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton informs Morse that his request for financial assistance was considered favorably by the Executive Committee during the mid-year meetings. Mr. Hyatt will write to Morse shortly regarding the specifics. Names mentioned: Mr. (Hubert) Hyatt

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton has received Morse’s letter of October 15th, and the enclosed baptism records have been turned over to Mrs. Rennels. In response to Morse’s remarks about the Depression in Australia, Pendleton writes, “The danger, wherever the depression is felt, is to find some political cure-all. The dole is called for here by some, as the right way out, but so far, if I am correctly informed, even our Federation of...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton has received Morse’s letter of April 13th with accompanying magazine. The baptism record cards for the Blackshaw children have been noted and filed. Pendleton is pleased to hear of the activities in Morse’s society. Pendleton believes current New Church members need to “hold down the fort” spiritually until the Church has grown. He writes, “The Lord provides that men are fitted for the work of their own...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton has received Morse’s letter of August 18th. He is impressed that Morse still enjoys playing tennis at age 73 as he himself was forced to give up tennis long ago. He informs Morse that the Academy Board of Directors has discussed Morse’s request regarding the holding of his property, and it was decided that the Academy should take charge of it since the organization of the Sydney Society is not yet...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton writes that preliminary arrangements have been made for Mr. Henderson to relocate to Australia and serve as Morse’s pastoral assistant. Pendleton hopes this move will secure the future of the General Church in Australia. Names mentioned: Mr. (Cairns) Henderson