Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton has just read Baeckstrom’s last letter, which included an account of Baeckstrom’s successful missionary trip; Pendleton approves of Baeckstrom’s policy of linking isolated members to the Stockholm Society. Pendleton has returned to Bryn Athyn from his trip West (Pittsburgh, Chicago, Glenview, Denver) in time for Charter Day. Mr. Caldwell has published news from Baeckstrom’s report in the Life....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letters of May 9th, 15th, and 27th. The membership applications and records of baptism have been received, and Pendleton thinks the growth of the Stockholm Society must be a cause of rejoicing for the original circle of Academicians. Pendleton thinks the Society has Providence on their side, and he hopes that they will be able to establish a New Church School soon. Pendleton...

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...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. The Executive Committee will meet and consider Boef’s request on Nov. 13th. Pendleton reports that they would like to have Boef at the Mid-year meetings and will contribute $237 for traveling expenses. Pendleton hopes Boef will be able to accept, but he understands if circumstances after the recent birth of Boef’s son prevent him from being away from home. Names mentioned: Virginia (Boef)

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Pendleton reports that many budget cuts were made at last night’s Executive Committee meeting. Boef’s traveling budget for the state of California has been cut for the year 1932. However, by means of private contributions from members of the Committee, they were able to raise the $200 Boef had requested to cover his wife’s medical expenses. Pendleton is also able to offer Boef $240 towards travelling expenses...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef Los Angeles, CA, USA. Pendleton has received Boef’s letter of May 25th. He is happy Boef will be coming to visit Bryn Athyn in the summer but regrets that he (Pendleton) will have left for his trip to Europe and South Africa by then. Pendleton has arranged to have Bishop DeCharms ordain Boef into the second degree while Boef is in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton is discouraged to hear that worship attendance has decreased in Los Angeles, but he...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Boef’s letter of Nov. 6th. Pendleton will pass along Boef’s request for increased income to the Executive Committee. Pendleton has just returned from a successful trip to South Africa; A full account of this trip will appear in the Life. Pendleton is sympathetic to Boef’s desire to get married in the near future, and he hopes Providence will allow him to do so.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton has received Heinrichs’ letter of January 28th. Pendleton is sorry Heinrichs was unable to attend recent meetings in Bryn Athyn. It was decided that the Church will send Mr. Waelchli on an episcopal trip to the Pacific Coast this summer, so it will only be necessary for Heinrichs to visit the North West. As Heinrichs is familiar with the North West, Pendleton suggests he write up an itinerary with...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Heinrichs’ letter of August 30th. Pendleton writes that it is customary and useful for visiting ministers to send in reports of their trips. Pendleton explains that the Confession of Faith is a confirmation of baptism, and as such, “may therefore with propriety be performed by a minister of the first degree.” Pendleton writes that Heinrichs was not out of order, for he has been authorized to...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton asks if Heinrichs would consider going on another episcopal trip to the North West over the summer if financial arrangements could be made. He hopes it will also be possible to Heinrichs to attend the Ministers’ Meetings in Bryn Athyn in February. Names mentioned: Ruona (Roschman Heinrichs)