Wayne Groves -Vocalist and Emcee

Wayne sang in his first group at the age of 14 learning harmony in church. He has been in several gospel groups since the early 1990's. Early in 2000 Southern Grace asked him to fill in and sing with them; as they were looking for a tenor. Wayne agreed and was with them until December of 2005. He has sung and played piano from an early age and currently attends his local church when not on the road. He is married to Louise and has three children; Jason, Joseph and Sandra and make their home in Kissimmee, Florida. Wayne received his Ministerial Ordination in Music in 2003. Along with Sterling and Deborah, organized New Day Music Ministries in February of 2006.

Full Name: Wayne Earl Groves
Nick Names: Red, Hey You!
Position: Tenor Vocals, President, booking, webmaster, bus driver, emcee, roadie, etc .

Date Joined: February 1, 2006
DOB: 12-17-57   (second time June 1990)

Spouse: Louise
Anniversary: November 3
Children:   Jason, Joseph and Sandra
Grandchildren:   One in the oven…
Parents:   Nathan and Betty Groves
Siblings: David (elder brother) Cheryl (younger sister)

Birthplace: Kissimmee, Florida

Hometown:

Kissimmee, Florida
Home Church: Faith Assembly of St. Cloud

Occupation:   Stormwater Technician/City of Kissimmee

Future Plans:   Out of this world retirement and singing until it happens and after

Bible verse:   Psalm 118:8 (and an equal amount of scripture on either side of that one.)

Song:   Through the Fire; What a Day That Will Be

Singer:   Jason Crabb

Trio:   The Booth Brothers

Quartet:   Cathedrals; Gold City

Musician:   Justin Ellis; Anthony Burger

Food:   Chicken

Color:   Blue

Candy:   Chocolate

Restaurant:   Red Lobster

Distinctive memory with New Day: When Sterling, Deborah and I met and agreed to launch.

What being a member of New Day means to you: It's a dream come true to follow the leading of God in ministry and fulfill the commitment of the ‘calling'.

Give a short testimony about salvation: Being raised in Church was not enough. I was sinsick, a father of three, single and homeless. I went to church with my parents after coming home to them and ask God to change my life. I promised Him I would work for him until he called me home. Now I'm living it.

Likes about the road:   Meeting so many interesting people.

Dislikes about the road:   Meeting so many disinterested people in traffic.
Something you don't think people know about you:   Can't tell ‘cause then they'd know. All the things God rescued me from.

Who do you admire:   My parents; their faith in God has never wavered and God has NEVER failed them. People who really strive to live their life as a Christian in such pleasant excess so as to give it away. (The overflowing cups we need along our way)