Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Dec. 10th. Pendleton is glad to hear of Baeckstrom’s missionary success with lectures and book sales, but he writes that if the work becomes too much for Baeckstrom, it is more important to focus on building up permanent church centers. Pendleton will take the matter of financial aid to the Extension Committee. Pendleton has read a translation of the article on the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton reports that plans are going forward for an International Church Council in Bryn Athyn in June. Pendleton has been interested in the idea of an international council ever since Mr. Ottley and Mr. Tilson joined the General Church. The thought first came to him on the occasion of the Durban Society’s admission into the General Church. Pendleton believes the success of the Academy movement will “depend...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. In response to Heinrichs’ letter of March 25th, Pendleton writes that it would be very useful for Heinrichs to undertake his usual summer trip through the Northwest. Mr. (Fred) Waelchli will be traveling in the West over the summer and may go North afterwards. Heinrichs should communicate with Waelchli regarding travel plans, as it will not be necessary for them to both cover the same places. Heinrichs should also...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Heinrichs letter of Nov. 11th. Pendleton was pleased to hear that, aside from a disappointment at Sunny Slope, Heinrichs’ trip to the Canadian West was successful. He hopes Heinrichs will be willing to go again in the future. Regarding Heinrichs’ insufficient support, Pendleton notes with interest Heinrichs’ suggested alternative; Pendleton will bring it up for discussion at the next Executive...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Upon his return from four months abroad in Europe and South Africa, Pendleton received Leonardos’ letter of August 13th. Of his trip, Pendleton writes, “It was a continual joy to me to find that a number of groups of natives under native leaders had received our doctrines with deep affection and notable intelligence.” During the “native” Assembly held at Alpha Estate, Pendleton ordained four men into the...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pendleton was glad to learn from Odhner’s most recent letter that he has secured passage to England, and from there to South Africa. He also looks forward to seeing Odhner in Bryn Athyn as he would like to discuss matters concerning the Church situation in Durban. Pendleton confirms that Odhner will preach in Bryn Athyn on Sunday, Dec. 5th.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton found Odhner’s last letter regarding the Durban Society and the New Church movement amongst the Zulu people to be very interesting. Pendleton thinks perhaps the church work with the Zulu people shows more promise than previous work done with the Basuto people. Pendleton has heard a rumor, which he hopes is true, that Nolly and Joan Braby will be traveling from South Africa to Bryn Athyn with Mr....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton has received Odhner’s letter of Oct. 14th with enclosures. Pendleton comments that Mr. Braby’s resignation is a pity, and he advises Odhner to keep in touch with Braby “almost as if nothing had happened.” Pendleton discusses the materials for the construction of a church building in Durban; Stone has a better correspondence, and wood is not practical because of its vulnerability to ants. Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton has received Odhner’s letter of Dec. 5th. Pendleton thinks it is quite in order for Odhner to receive the offerings from the children’s service. He states, “It is my belief . . . that all free-will offerings should go to the priest, regardless of any other financial arrangement which he may have with his Society.” In Bryn Athyn, the College department is larger than ever this year, although they...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton read Odhner’s letter of June 23rd aloud at a special meeting of the Consistory. General approval was expressed over the way Odhner handled the “Braby-Forfar situation.” Pendleton cautions Odhner against taking sides, even if it becomes evident that one party is in the wrong. He writes, “The true priestly attitude is not one of withdrawal from the wrong doer, save in extreme cases. Keep the door...