Trinity Evangelical Divinity School : 2003 Seminar
Narrative
At TEDS, as It Will Be in Heaven
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In late November, as the joy of the holiday season, coupled with the reality of end-of-semester-blues was upon us, two faculty met in the hallway early one morning.
“Good morning Dr. Svendson,” a cheery Dr. Newby greeted his colleague from the Bible department.
“And a very good morning to you Dr. Newby” was the warm reply. “Will we see you at the festival this evening?” queried Svendson.
“Oh . . . the festival? You are referring to the Santa Lucia Festival1?” Newby asked rhetorically. He knew that amid the hustle and bustle of the end of the semester, many of the administration and particularly the student life department, were enamored with a Santa Lucia festival. Just briefly the thought crossed his mind – why would anyone care if we discontinued the festival?
“Yes, the Santa Lucia Festival” injected Svendson quickly. “You do know that this is a dear Trinity tradition. Why, my great grandmother was the first Trinity Santa Lucia in 1902, and my mother in 1940. I’m anticipating my daughter will continue the family tradition.”
“Well, I will have to see what our family has planned for this evening. I know my wife was hoping to complete early Christmas shopping, plus I am feverishly working on completing an article for Trinity Journal, you know the pressure–publish or perish.” ...
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At TEDS, as It Will Be in Heaven
{excerpt}
In late November, as the joy of the holiday season, coupled with the reality of end-of-semester-blues was upon us, two faculty met in the hallway early one morning.
“Good morning Dr. Svendson,” a cheery Dr. Newby greeted his colleague from the Bible department.
“And a very good morning to you Dr. Newby” was the warm reply. “Will we see you at the festival this evening?” queried Svendson.
“Oh . . . the festival? You are referring to the Santa Lucia Festival1?” Newby asked rhetorically. He knew that amid the hustle and bustle of the end of the semester, many of the administration and particularly the student life department, were enamored with a Santa Lucia festival. Just briefly the thought crossed his mind – why would anyone care if we discontinued the festival?
“Yes, the Santa Lucia Festival” injected Svendson quickly. “You do know that this is a dear Trinity tradition. Why, my great grandmother was the first Trinity Santa Lucia in 1902, and my mother in 1940. I’m anticipating my daughter will continue the family tradition.”
“Well, I will have to see what our family has planned for this evening. I know my wife was hoping to complete early Christmas shopping, plus I am feverishly working on completing an article for Trinity Journal, you know the pressure–publish or perish.” ...
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