I first started singing gospel music in 1993 when I answered an ad for a singer. I felt the Lord was calling me to minister in music even though I had no experience and didn't know the difference between the melody line and any other line. Through the awesome grace of God and a lot of hard work I have been blessed to be a part of several ministries. I have made many life long friends traveling and singing the Gospel. In 1999 I became a charter member of the “Gulf State Quartet” and traveled for 7 years as their baritone singer. I have also been privileged to sing with “The Sonshine Harmony Boys”, “Once Forgiven”, “The Shepherd's Four” as well as my own group, “The Masters Three”. I am excited about this new chapter in my ministry and consider it an honor to be a part of “New Day Music Ministries”.

Full Name: Harold S. Costine

Nick Name: Rick

Position: Baritone

Date Joined: March 2, 2008

D.O.B. December 25

Spouse: Monica

Anniversary: December 27

Children: Rebecca, Lindsey, Riley and Ashlyn

Parents: Andy and Hilda (Both deceased)

Grandparents: John and Allie and Ella Mae and Ransome

Siblings: Elaine, Cleveland and Linda

Birthplace: Lakeland, Florida

Hometown: Lakeland, Florida

Occupation: Accounting

Future Plans: To sing full time for the Lord

Home Church: Fellowship Baptist Church in Lakeland FL

Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13

Song: The Lighthouse

Singer: Glen Payne, David Phelps, Vestal Goodman

Trio: Greater Vision

Quartet: GVB, Perry’s

Musician: My Pastor- He can play anything

Food: Anything Southern

Soda: Dr. Pepper

Color: Purple

Candy: Anything sweet

Restaurant: Cracker Barrel

Distinctive memory with New Day: Singing at a Jamaican church in Ft. Lauderdale. The concert started at 8:15 and ended at 11:00. The spirit really moved and the alter was full at the end of the service.

What does being a member of New Day means to you: I love being able to travel with a group of people who love the Lord and who care about each other. It means alot to be involved with a ministry who's most important goal is seeing lost people saved and Christians uplifted.

Give a short testimony about salvation: I was raised Baptist and thought I was saved, but never felt different. On October 13th 1987 at the constant urging of my cousin Brenda, I went to church to basically shut her up and had a life changing experience with the Master! Thanks Brenda! Rest in His Arms

Likes about the Road: Meeting new people.

Dislikes about the Road: Late nights and early mornings

Something you don't think people know about you: I’m a great cook! Don’t tell my wife!

Who do you admire: My Mom, Dad and My Wife