All of the members of By Grace, have been a part of music ministry for over thirty years.  Sandy, Duane and Marla, formerly Celebration of Praise of Trio, have been singing Gospel music since childhood. They have traveled throughout the United States with their respective church choirs. Duane and Sandy made several trips overseas during the 1990s with a Musical Missions group to share the gospel and proclaim the love of Jesus. Some of the countries in which they ministered were Portugal, Holland, Romania, Hungary, England, Wales, Austria, and Ireland.

Duane went into the ministry at the age of 19 and has served in many capacities over the years, such as evangelist, pastor, music minister and State youth director. His ministry has taken him to various areas of the U.S.  Even today, Duane enjoys sharing God’s Word whenever and wherever the door opens.

Sandy and Duane have been singing together since their marriage in 1982. They began the Celebration of Praise Trio in 1988. Though the members have changed a few times, the message remains the same!  In 2000 our trio joined forces with the Gospel Group "Blessed Truth".  While with "Blessed Truth", Marla replaced Vicki Souvenir as a part of that group.  Marla was raised in a parsonage family, attended Olivet Nazarene University, and has been involved in music ministry most of her life. In December of 2004 Duane, Sandy and Marla returned to ministering as a trio, taking the name By Grace.

Our concerts involve a variety of styles to our music ministry as a trio, duet, and soloists!  2008 brings a new beginning! Duane, Sandy, and Marla, each have a burning desire to share Jesus Christ through Gospel Music and through their individual testimonies.

God has been faithful and By Grace would love to share with you just what He has done for each of us.

Duane, Sandy, and Marla