Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s previous letter with enclosed applications for General Church membership and records of baptism; Jönköping appears to be “a veritable treasure-trove” for the Church. Bishop Tilson has told Pendleton that Baeckstrom’s visit to the British Assembly was enjoyable. Mr. (Albert) Bjork read a paper in defense of “The Hague doctrines” at the Assembly, and he has also written a...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton writes that the Consistory enjoyed Baeckstrom’s letter of Oct. 5th in which he discusses the future of the circle at Jönköping and their desire to have Erik Sandström become their resident pastor. Pendleton thinks this is a good idea and hopes it will be possible soon. Pendleton sends good wishes for Baeckstrom’s trip to Northern Sweden. Pendleton notes the reception of Mr. Tor Stenström’s application...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton has received Baeckstrom’s report of his missionary trips. Pendleton agrees with Baeckstrom that Erik Sandstrom should be ordained into the second degree of the priesthood. Pendleton will try to arrange for Bishop Tilson to perform the ceremony and thinks it would probably be best for Sandstrom to travel to London for that purpose if it can be arranged.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom's letter of May 24th. Pendleton is interested in Baeckstrom's visit to Gothenburg; Pendleton does not feel Gothenburg could support itself as an independent organization of the Church yet, so for now he thinks it is best to have the people there join with the Circle in Stockholm. Miss (Senta) Centervall's boat was wrecked off the coast of Newfoundland as she was sailing to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton has just returned from his Fall trip to Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago, and Glenview. The Executive Committee met while Pendleton was away and were able to increase the Church’s financial contribution to Baeckstrom’s support. Pendleton hopes the amount given will be enough to carry out the policy they have agreed upon. Pendleton reminds Baeckstrom that they are not opposed to missionary work but...

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 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 is convinced...

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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)