Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton acknowledges Acton's letter of December 14th and discusses the very successful mid-year meetings. The Joint Council agreed that the next Assembly take place in London. Pendleton hopes it will be planned for the summer of 1928, but some in London prefer 1929. Describing the meetings, Pendleton writes, "the indication of unity and fraternal feeling was so marked that some one expressed the thought...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eric Sandstrom in Jonkoping, Sweden. Pendleton was pleased to read Sandstrom’s informative letter concerning the status of the Church at Jonkoping. Referring to Jonkoping, Pendleton writes, “Some exceedingly vague rumors have reached us here, but nothing very definite. I feel, however, that you will “hold the fort,” and attain success in the end.” In Bryn Athyn, they have just concluded the Spring ministers’ meetings, and Dr. Acton has been ordained...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium. Pendleton regrets that no conclusion has been reached about sending a minister to Mauritius. Mr. (Eldred) Iungerich is the only one who could go on short notice, but now it appears he may be needed in Stockholm as Mr. Stroh is slow in recovering. Pendleton wishes the Mauritians could send a young man to Bryn Athyn to train for the ministry as this would present a permanent solution. Deltenre will see from the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium. Pendleton has received Deltenre’s letter of Nov. 14th. Pendleton is looking forward to the upcoming ministers’ meetings, which will be held in February instead of June this year. Pendleton was sorry to hear that Deltenre’s daughter, Marie-Louise, has been sick with the flu. Pendleton trusts that Deltenre made the right choice as to the hall and the storage of furniture; He hopes that a better place will be found...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium. Pendleton has recently received a request from Mr. (Fred) Gyllenhaal that Deltenre be sent to Colchester to relieve him (Gyllenhaal). Pendleton would like to hear Deltenre’s thoughts about the matter.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in Brussels, Belgium. Pendleton has received Deltenre’s letter of Oct. 3rd and notes with interest Deltenre’s willingness to go wherever he is sent by the General Church. He also notes the difficulties Deltenre anticipates if assigned to England. Pendleton writes that they would not send Deltenre to England if it would interfere with the editing and publishing of “La Nouvelle Jerusalem”. Pendleton also discusses the financial...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Deltenre in La Hulpe, Belgium. Pendleton agrees that the decision over whether to send Deltenre to Colchester should not be rushed. Mr. (Fred) Gyllenhaal requires assistance, but for the meantime, he can travel to Colchester every other Sunday and find other ways to reduce his work. Pendleton plans to travel to Europe next summer, and there may be more clarity about the best course of action by then.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Pendleton advises Pfeiffer on how best to organize his society. Pendleton suggest a Council or Board, made up of the society’s leading men, presided over by Pfeiffer as Pastor. Later, Pfeiffer may want to form a subordinate financial committee, creating a separation between ecclesiastical and lay functions. Pendleton writes that his recent trip to Europe was both enjoyable and useful; He was especially encouraged...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Pendleton has received Pfeiffer’s report of July 1922. He is pleased with the results of Pfeiffer’s first year as Pastor of the Hague society. The report will be placed before the Executive Committee when they meet again in the Fall. Pendleton informs Pfeiffer that Mr. Alden is no longer secretary-treasurer of the General Church, having been replaced by Mr. Caldwell as interim secretary and Mr. Hyatt as interim...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Pendleton advises Pfeiffer on the administration of Church matters, including discussion of the age at which young adults can answer for themselves spiritually. He writes, “The essential matter is that of rational thought and freedom of action, and not simply the age in years. Some are in state men at eighteen, others not even when they are twenty-one.” Pendleton also notes that Jnne (Jone?) Weijer’s General...