11/17/2025
✨ New Life Kids Leader Spotlight ✨
Meet Merle & Diane Bontrager!
💼 Job outside of New Life Kids:
owners of Flavorful Kettle Corn.
🙌 Where they serve:
Nursery Director
⏰ How long they’ve been serving:
Approximately 8 years
💖 Favorite memory:
“We had a child who would always cry when they were dropped off and after some time was happy to go to class when they saw I was in the room.”
🌱 Why they love being part of New Life Kids:
“Getting to pour into the lives of so many little children alongside an amazing team.”
🏡 When they’re not serving:
“At home with our fur babies, on the kettle corn trailer at a fun event, spending time with family and friends.”
🛳️ Fun fact:
“our favorite vacation is being on a cruise ship 🛳️”
🎲 2 Truths and a Tale:
1️⃣ we have relatives who are famous.
2️⃣ we have been on TV.
3️⃣ all of our parents grew up Amish.
👇 Can you guess which one is the tale? Drop your guess in the comments!
We’re so thankful for Merle & Diane and the joy, care, and consistency they bring to New Life Kids. Our littlest ones are so loved because of them! 💛