Farewell to Faculty and Staff
Parting words from professors
Sari Heidenreich
Issue date: 4/30/09 Section: News
I've really appreciated the great time I've been able to spend with my students in classes, advising meetings, Collaboratory projects, and conferences.
4. What do you think you will miss most when you are not here?:
I'll most miss the people here, and my wonderfully short commute.
5. Add anything else you think is relevant or that you would like to say!:
Thanks for a great four years - I'll remember Messiah fondly.
Lareta (Reta) Halteman Finger
1. How many years have your worked for Messiah College and in what position(s)?:
I began teaching in the Biblical and Religious Studies Department at Messiah in the fall of 1995, which makes 14 years I have been here. I've taught many Encountering the Bible courses plus other courses in New Testament.
2. Why are you retiring?
I am retiring now for several reasons:
1) I was told I could (that was before the economic downturn!).
2) I live in Harrisonburg, VA, and I was getting tired of the 6-hour round-trip commute each week.
3) Since the Core course was developed, Messiah no longer requires a second Bible course, which has been a great disappointment and loss to me. Those courses were the most interesting to me, and seemed to be more appreciated by students than the introductory course.
4) My grandchildren live in Wisconsin and are now 6, 8, and 10. I want to spend more time with them before they grow up.
3. What are your plans once you leave Messiah College (for the upcoming year(s))?:
As far as future plans (other than spending more time with grandchildren and other relatives and friends), I want to read some of the many books on my bookshelves that I have not had time to read while teaching.
My first writing project has been on hold for years. It is creating a simulation of the house churches in Corinth, using the Apostle Paul's letters of 1 & 2 Corinthians. In form it will be similar to my book "Roman House Churches for Today: A Guide for Small Groups"
4. What do you think you will miss most when you are not here?:
I'll most miss the people here, and my wonderfully short commute.
5. Add anything else you think is relevant or that you would like to say!:
Thanks for a great four years - I'll remember Messiah fondly.
Lareta (Reta) Halteman Finger
1. How many years have your worked for Messiah College and in what position(s)?:
I began teaching in the Biblical and Religious Studies Department at Messiah in the fall of 1995, which makes 14 years I have been here. I've taught many Encountering the Bible courses plus other courses in New Testament.
2. Why are you retiring?
I am retiring now for several reasons:
1) I was told I could (that was before the economic downturn!).
2) I live in Harrisonburg, VA, and I was getting tired of the 6-hour round-trip commute each week.
3) Since the Core course was developed, Messiah no longer requires a second Bible course, which has been a great disappointment and loss to me. Those courses were the most interesting to me, and seemed to be more appreciated by students than the introductory course.
4) My grandchildren live in Wisconsin and are now 6, 8, and 10. I want to spend more time with them before they grow up.
3. What are your plans once you leave Messiah College (for the upcoming year(s))?:
As far as future plans (other than spending more time with grandchildren and other relatives and friends), I want to read some of the many books on my bookshelves that I have not had time to read while teaching.
My first writing project has been on hold for years. It is creating a simulation of the house churches in Corinth, using the Apostle Paul's letters of 1 & 2 Corinthians. In form it will be similar to my book "Roman House Churches for Today: A Guide for Small Groups"
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