Teddy and Noelle Purdie

Noelle is a 2010 graduate and Teddy a 2011 graduate of the School of Discipleship. They were married in April 2018. Teddy has been on staff since September of 2014 and works in the Program Department as the Activities Director. His job includes maintaining current programming activities, handling the Boys Wilderness Camps, paintball, assisting with retreats and events, leading student work crews, and researching and implementing new ideas. Noelle has been on staff since September of 2011 and is our Guest Services Manager. Her responsibilities include organizing volunteers and overseeing the cleaning and upkeep of the facilities.. Teddy and Noelle have four children, Hannah, Ruby, Justin and Ian.

The Purdie’s Post

November 2025

Happy fall! It’s hard to believe that we are at the end of October already. We have kept ourselves busy this fall with everything from getting to know the new students to retreats and events, weddings, everyday things around the house and of course with our kids.

This past summer we saw just over 1200 kids attend camp and over 60 salvations recorded. We had an amazing summer staff team. It was exciting to watch them grow and be challenged in their faith as well as serve the kids and families that were at camp this summer.

The second weekend of September we welcomed 38 students to our School of Discipleship Program. We have very much enjoyed getting to know these young men and women and look forward to the fellowship, challenges and growth to come. Joining our family for the year are Sarah and Keturah. These young ladies have attended camp as well as been a part of our summer staff in previous Summers. They are eager to learn and have already been asking great questions and having good discussions about the things that God has been teaching them so far. We are co-advising with Anna Cover who has been on staff for a few years in the barn.

Some very exciting news, that most of you probably already know, is that we welcomed baby Ian Henry into our family on August 11th. He came quick and safely and Teddy can now add to his resume “delivering a baby.” 😁 Ian weighed 9 lb at birth and was 21 in Long. He has been eating very well and as a result of that has gained a decent amount of weight in the past 3 months. He is starting to smile and “talk” with us and it is so fun to interact with him.

Justin is full of energy and wild. He, seemingly, has no fear (or understanding of consequence) of most things. When I asked him what school he was doing this fall. He told me, “tractor school.” He enjoys anything that has to do with heavy equipment or tractors and always wants to, “come with Daddy to work.” He loves baby Ian and is so good with him…most of the time.

Ruby is continuing in Pre-K work and is ever so social. She has been a good little helper with baby Ian and is a wonderful playmate with Justin as Hannah and I work on school.

Hannah is in first grade this year and Reading everything in sight. Math is her favorite subject but she is soaking in the reading as well. She was able to enjoy her first year attending Buckaroo camp and had a blast! She ran cross country this fall with our church and tries to get up early enough everyday to join Teddy for chores and breakfast at the dining hall.

Teddy has been working on reclaiming some hayfields, building a new shooting range and acquiring supplies for the new playground. The desire is to start work on the playground this fall so it can be complete by this next summer season.

My days are kept full with homeschooling, housework, helping out in the office this fall, church ministry and just being wife and mom. 😊 I am really excited about working on some sewing projects for Christmas gifts!

We had a full past few months as a family attending and being a part of multiple friend and family weddings as well as being a part of a local homeschool co-op and helping out here around the Ranch.

Thank you for your prayers. We are so blessed and encouraged by our family and friends in this busy season of life.

If you are ever in the area or need a place to go for a few days, let us know, we’d love to have you for a visit!

Please feel free to write us at: 101 Rodeo Dr Spring Creek, PA 16436 or e-mail at: If you would rather receive our newsletter via e-mail, please let us know by e-mailing us at the above address.

Love,
Teddy, Noelle, Hannah, Ruby, Justin & Ian

Help Wanted

Praises

• We have a new housekeeper! Thank you for praying!
• Our summer camp season was a huge blessing and so many kids and families heard the truth of the Gospel
• Ian arrived safely and is growing so well

Prayer Requests

• Grace and creativity in homeschooling
• For our new student class to be eager to learn and grow
• For snow for our winter retreat season!