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 three children, Hannah (5) and Ruby (3) and Justin (1.5).
The Purdie’s Post
December 2024
Happy December and Merry Christmas! Our fall season has been full of fun, work projects, getting to know the new students, retreats and spending time together as a family.
This school year we have 2 young men, Isaac and Josiah, that have been assigned to our advisor group. We have been enjoying getting to know them and watching them learn and grow in their walk with God.
We were able to spend a week with a lot of our family in the Smoky Mountain/Gatlinburg area of TN this fall. It was a fun vacation and so wonderful to spend time enjoying God’s beautiful creation with loved ones. We were also able to spend time with the Hungerfords, our former co-workers here at MMR, while we were in TN.
Our housekeeper made the decision to move back home to be near her family this past October, so I am currently overseeing the housekeeping department until we bring on someone new to take it over. We would appreciate your prayers for direction as we look for someone to fill this position.
Hannah is right in the middle of Kindergarten and (most days) enjoying it. She is reading some words now and loves to do crafts! She has a great memory and is putting it into practice memorizing verses in Sparks at AWANA.
Ruby has been learning her letters and how to write some of them, she is learning lots of other things just from hearing Hannah and I work on them. Her tenacity and persistence are strong and most days she uses it for good. She is funny, smart and such a joy!
Justin is very active and climbs just about everything. He seems to really be drawn to tractors, equipment, fourwheelers, etc. He really likes to be with his big sisters and they are hoping that soon he learns to play WITH them instead of just destroying what they set up. Haha. He is very sad if Teddy leaves the house without him.
Teddy has healed up wonderfully from his accident at the end of May. Thank you all so much for your prayers during his healing. Part way through the summer he was able to jump back in on the Wilderness camps and that was a huge praise as he was really missing being fully involved with the guys.
I have been keeping busy with the kids, homeschooling, sewing and general housework. Some days I wish I could do something more “fun” or “meaningful” but I am reminded that my husband, our children, and taking care of our home is wonderful work that God has called me to. I am learning to joyfully embrace where God has me.
We are enjoying this beautiful season as we remember the greatest gift that we have been given, Jesus Christ. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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:
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Love,
Teddy, Noelle, Hannah, Ruby & Justin
Help Wanted
Praises
- For Teddy’s complete healing after his fall in May
- For a wonderful summer of ministry. Over 1100 kids came to camp this past summer!
- A new group of students who are excited and eager to learn
Prayer Requests
- For a full time Housekeeper/Guest services manager for The Ranch
- For patience and creativity as I homeschool
- For snow for our upcoming winter camps