Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received the following from Waelchli: Waelchli’s letter of April 26th, a letter to Waelchli from Annie Unruh, a formal letter by Unruh to the Bishop requesting a Pastor for Los Angeles, and Waelchli’s report of April 28th. Pendleton would like to send a pastor to Los Angeles, but both the General Church and the Academy are pressed for funds. Pendleton will bring the matter before the Executive...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Two copies, one on General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s report of February 27th. He informs Waelchli that Alvin Nelson was recently in Bryn Athyn and spoke highly of Waelchli’s visit to Glenview. Pendleton writes that they have been “having a time of it” in Bryn Athyn with their new building project. Disagreements over building plans have led to discontent being...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Two copies, one on General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. Pendleton has just authorized a trip to the Northwest by Henry Heinrich. He instructed Heinrichs to write to Waelchli so that they may coordinate their travel plans. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter concerning his trip South. He feels it is worthwhile to continue visits to Atlanta and he hopes the Church will one day have a permanent...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Two copies, one on General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. Pendleton feels his recent trip to South Africa was very worthwhile, especially as he was able to ordain fourteen “natives” into the priesthood. Mrs. Pendleton has written an account of their trip that will appear in the Life. Pendleton appreciated Waelchli’s observations on the difficulties faced by both Henry Heinrichs and Henry Boef in his...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter of November 1st along with an enclosed letter from Peter Klippenstein to Waelchli and Waelchli’s reply. Pendleton comments that they should give Peter’s plan some time to “shake down.” He feels that the Church is on the verge of making a number of changes, but one thing depends on another. He agrees with Waelchli that they should attempt to establish a permanent society...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli. Pendleton informs Waelchli that his interesting report was read aloud in Consistory this morning. Pendleton presented Waelchli’s suggestion for certain changes with reference to his visits to Detroit and Erie to the Executive Committee and then to Mr. Synnestvedt and the minsters in Chicago and Glenview. Pendleton suggests Waelchli write to Synnestvedt, Gladish, and Smith with a more detailed proposal. He also suggests they have a...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Two copies, one on General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter of January 9th. He notes that the passing of each day decreases the likelihood of Waelchli attending the mid-year meetings in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton thinks Waelchli will be interested to know that Mr. Gladish plans to visit Mr. Petersen on his way to Bryn Athyn for the meetings. Pendleton will read...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Pendleton would like to ordain DeCharms into the second degree of the priesthood, possibly at the next Assembly. Mr. Knudsen has expressed the desire of the Advent Church in this regard. While the Church does not need to take formal action, they may officially request that DeCharms be assigned as their Pastor after ordination. If DeCharms agrees, he will need to procure a blue stole.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Pendleton has received a petition signed by members of the Advent Church asking for DeCharms to return as their Pastor after his ordination into the second degree of the priesthood. Pendleton will gladly agree if DeCharms is willing to assume the charge.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Pendleton has received DeCharms’ letter of June 2nd. Pendleton advises on the proper process for DeCharms to become the Pastor of the Advent Church. DeCharms will now be ordained on the morning of June 19th alongside Llewellyn David, after which they will both assist in the administration of Holy Supper.