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Ministry with the Acoustic Guitar

Michael John Krynak is an American Contemporary Christian singer-songwriter. He writes about life experiences that connect with faith-based listeners of all ages. Songs about his time in the Marines, as a Kindergarten teacher, family and more!

Michael John Krynak standing outside playing guitar

My Story

My name is Michael John Krynak. I live in Jacksonville, North Carolina, home of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. I was stationed here when I served on active duty with the U.S Marines. It is a good place to work and live and I wrote many songs while I was stationed here. I was on active duty for 21 years as a Marine Infantry and Logistics Officer. I also spent a tour of duty in Vietnam and wrote a song about one of my fallen comrades called "Never Knew Your Name".

"Never Knew Your Name"Michael John Krynak
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PFC Michael Krynak
           PFC Michael Krynak, U.S.M.C
              (Quang-Tri, Vietnam, 1969)
There are far too many chapters in my life to write about here but I must mention my time as a Kindergarten teacher, after the Marines.
Play Dough writing that says Love Mr. Mike

My students liked me a lot, but sometimes I think being a Marine was easier than teaching.

 

Let me explain: As a leadership commander, Marines were obedient, resourceful and quick to carry out orders. When I reported to my new assignment as a kindergarten teacher, shortly after my retirement from the U.S. Marine Corps, I was greatly humbled when I found it difficult to keep thirty little rascals in their seats! They had minds of their own, but one day, I pulled out the guitar and things changed! Nothing is more calming to children than singing, especially to 30 precious souls with their heads resting softly on pillows!

I went from Major Mike to Mr. Mike! Every child had his or her own custom song. There was a lot of songwriting practice/learning going on in those days and because of music in the classroom, we had great times! Play-dough, the guitar, silly songs and the treasure chest always made things better.

So for YOU my friends,  please put your head on a soft pillow and give a listen!  Hope you like my songs!   Each composition is a chapter in my life and perhaps one or two was written for YOU!

Blessings,

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Mr. Mike

Path in woods with sunlight shining down

My Music

I am committed to spreading the messages of love, faith, and hope through my music. Please browse through my music to find songs that you can relate to and can lift your spirits.

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