My friend Pastor John Kinsilla crossed over to the other side this week. I wish that all of you could have heard him praise the Lord. I always said that no one worships the Lord like John. Somehow, he was able to sweep together all the passions of his Chamorro innerman and bring them forth in song. There are just no words to describe how his whole being would reverberate with His fervent love for His Savior – and he shared that intensity with all those who were in the room.

The day John died, he was learning a new song called, “No More Nights.” He had just preached Feb. 23 from Ps. 116, “Blessed and precious (important and of no light matter) in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints (His loving ones). … I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving and will call on the name of the Lord” (Ps. 116:15-17).

Shalom – island missionary, teacher, preacher, pastor, principal, worshipper, encourager, father, friend, and one who laughs and brings joy.

Oh, how we miss you already and rejoice knowing that you are There…. already.
Hafa Adai John.

REVEREND JOHN ANTHONY KINSELLA
September 13, 1949 - February 25, 2003
Of Agat, Guam… went to be with his Lord at the age of 53.

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