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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Joao de Mendonca Lima in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pendleton informs Lima that his report of the Rio Society was read aloud at a joint meeting of the General Church Executive Committee and the Ministers’ Council. Pendleton directs Lima’s attention to a paper on the subject of Free Will, written by Pendleton for the meetings, which will be published in the April issue of New Church Life. Names mentioned: Mrs. Lima

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. John Headsten in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Headsten’s letter of March 22nd in which Headsten writes about the unsuccessful attempt to unite the two General Church bodies in Chicago. Pendleton regrets the outcome, but recommends that they look to the Lord’s Providence and not become discouraged.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Joseph E. Rosenquist in Gothenberg, Sweden. Pendleton has received Rosenquist’s letter of Jan 16th. He was glad to hear of Mrs. Rosenquist’s action regarding the Theosophical Society, and he has received and approved her application for membership in the General Church. Pendleton was also glad to learn that both Mr. and Mrs. Rosenquist signed the application to the King for recognition by the State. As a result of the War, the mailing system in...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Joseph S. David in Denver, Colorado, USA. Pendleton acknowledges David’s letter of March 5th in which he was pleased to read about the conditions of the Denver Society and about Llewellyn’s work. Pendleton has placed Llewellyn’s name, along with several others, before the Carmel Church of Kitchener as a candidate for the Pastorship now that Mr. Waelchli has resigned. Pendleton sends best wishes to Llewellyn and Mrs. David.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Joseph S. David in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton thanks David for sending him a copy of Mr. Landenberger’s letter and David’s reply. Pendleton thinks David is correct that the New Church’s attitude has not changed; The doctrine has always been interpreted with a spirit of “simple and abiding loyalty to the truth as it has been revealed, and a firm determination to oppose any and all evasions of it.” In Bryn Athyn, they have just held meetings of the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Joseph S. David in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton acknowledges David’s letter of May 16th which he received while attending the Ontario Assembly. Pendleton hopes he and David can discuss the situation in Denver at the Minister’ Meetings in June. Pendleton is glad David is willing to carry on the work in Denver for the time being. Pendleton is sorry to hear that the high altitude in Denver has interfered with Mrs. David’s health, and he hopes it is not...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Joseph S. David in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton has been informed that the people of the Denver Society wish to appoint a permanent pastor, and so it will be necessary for David to terminate his present temporary position there by next July. Pendleton thanks David for his service and writes that he hopes to see David and his wife at the upcoming Assembly in Glenview.

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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Joseph S. David in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton informs David that Hugo Odhner has been called to the pastorate of Toronto. The current pastor, Mr. Alden, will depart for Bryn Athyn in September, but Odhner will not arrive until January. Pendleton requests David fill the Olivet Church pulpit in the interim. Names mentioned: Hugo Odhner, (Karl) Alden, Mr. Anderson

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The ladies of the Seminary faculty have convinced Pendelton that it would be impractical to give a performance of the School Operetta in the Advent Church. In addition, the President's Council has a rule forbidding the school from giving public performances. However, it is now proposed that they hold two performances of the operetta, one on Friday night and one on Saturday afternoon, with the idea being that...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead. Carbon copy attached. Pendleton is glad Alden has come into contact with Mr. (Emil) Cronlund. Pendleton discusses the difficulties encountered in finding a place for Cronlund; The Kitchener and the Advent Church societies are not interested, and a smaller society like Erie could not provide enough financial support. The General Church treasury can not support paying the full exspense of...