MEET JOHNBOY

We asked all the boys a few questions about life, here are John's answers!
QUESTION: Tells us about your hometown and family
ANSWER:
I was born in the Beaches area of Toronto during WW II. Dad was a Baptist pastor while Mom stayed home to raise me, my sister and brother. There was little money but we had the love of God, parents, family and church to raise and nurture us in His ways.
QUESTION: What would you consider your greatest gift that God has given you?
ANSWER:
Next to salvation, I have been blessed with an amazing wife of 52 years and great children and grand children.
QUESTION: Hobbies?
ANSWER:
In my earlier years, I did a lot of running, played golf and enjoyed other sports such as hockey. I learned to play the trumpet and piano. I have always been actively involved in my local church.
QUESTION: When did you accept Jesus into your heart?
ANSWER:
I clearly remember sitting in the front row of church at a very early age listening and watching as a chalk artist drew sheep and a shepherd and challenged us to be like sheep and follow the great Shepherd. I went home after the service and asked my Mom about following Jesus and she led me to Him in our kitchen.
QUESTION:Favorite Bible Verse? Do you incorporate that into your daily life and how?
ANSWER:
One of my favorite verses is Col 1:16b “All things were created by Him and for Him.” The thought that I was made to honor and magnify the Lord in every area of my life humbles and challenges me to live for Him.
QUESTION: What about these Springvale Boys?
ANSWER:
About six years ago four of us got together after church one morning. We agreed to practice and sing a quartet song in church…talk about a humble beginning. Our Worship Leader dubbed us The Springvale Boys and the name stuck. Since then we have been pleased and honored to have sung in scores of venues (churches, seniors’ homes, community events) and have been amazed at how much people appreciate our music and the extent to which it has impacted their lives. Being able to write original songs that we have incorporated into our repertoire has added to our blessing. We look forward to continuing to be of service to Him as long as He allows.