John Sinkevitch's life is a good example for aspiring church musicians. The 80-year-old is the former music director at the Everett First Baptist Church and former director of director of the Everett Gospel Mission Men's Chorus. He says his participation in the free Christmas concert for seniors at the Everett First Baptist will be his last big combined concert.
During performance, he is an excellent pianist, organist, and director, leading the choir and congregation in hymn and prayer. When its not his turn in the limelight, he waits just off stage enjoying the beautiful music his friends create, sometimes humming along. His knobby fingers check the schedule between songs to make sure he doesn't forget to return to the stage for the last time.