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Mercy Rain was formed in 1997 by LaVerne Sanders and former member Kevin Kearns. Mercy Rain was born out of a desire to serve Christ in the best way they knew how. LaVerne had been a victim of a tragic bus accident many years ago, leaving her disabled and not sure if she would ever walk or talk again, let alone sing. However, God performed his miracle and by his Grace, she has been spreading the Gospel for the last 10 years in song.

Current members are LaVerne Sanders/manager/lead, Tiffany Griggs/tenor, and Clayton Thomas/baritone. Noah Sanders does the driving, setting up, etc. Keith Sanders runs the sound for the group.

Mercy Rain is blessed to have shared the same stage with such performers as: Karen Peck & New River, The Chuck Wagon Gang, the Dixie Melody Boys, The Down East Boys, Perfect Grace, and Danny Funderburk & Mercy's Way, and The Bibletones.

LaVerne, Noah, & Keith reside in Enterprise, Alabama. LaVerne has been singing just about her whole life and contributes her love of music to her Mom, Dicie Herring, who taught her the Christian way and brought her up in a very musical household and to her brother, James Lord. James spent many days and nights teaching LaVerne how to read the music in the old hymnals. Although her Mom did not sing, she always had Gospel music playing around the house. LaVerne also contributes her dedication and persistance to carry the Gospel to the group that gave her a chance 13 years ago, "The Master's Quartet". Everything she sings is in honor of our Loving Savior, Jesus Christ and "The Master's Quartet". Read her story in her blogs.

Tiffany has been blessed to grow up in a Christian home with loving parents and a close extended family. She was born in Waynesboro, MS and has lived in various parts of Mississippi, Alabama and Arizona. Tiffany's father is a Baptist pastor and has been her entire life. Tiffany's parents, Dr. Larry and Sherry Reynolds have been married for 33 years and they have always demonstrated the love of God in their lives. Through their prayers, faithfulness, and the grace of Jesus, Tiffany credits her salvation and walk with Christ. Tiffany has been married for 5 years to her wonderful husband, Kalon. Kalon is her best friend and biggest supporter. After praying for many years that the Lord would bring Tiffany a good Christian man, at the age of 26, she met her Prince Charming and they were married 4 months later. The Griggs' currently reside in Dothan, AL. Kalon and Tiffany have been blessed with two beautiful daughters, Emma Grace, age 3, and Lila Faith, age 2, and infant son, Kade. You can check out some pictures of them here and you will see that they are absolutely gorgeous! Tiffany began singing at an early age. The first song that she sang in church was "I'll Fly Away" at the age of three. Music has always been a huge part of Tiffany's life, from being in choir and band to later directing a choir and band. Kalon and Tiffany are current members of Cotton Heights Free Will Baptist Church in Meridian, MS, where Tiffany's father is the pastor. When not traveling to sing, Kalon and Tiffany both work in the church with the music, sound, and whatever else Dad needs! But Tiffany really feels God has called her to spread His Word through song and she desires to glorify and honor Him in all that she does.

Clayton Thomas completes the group, singing baritone. He was raised in a small North Florida town by great parents, both heavily involved in the music programs at their rural country church. He was saved at 12 years of age in that rural Baptist church and sang duets with his Dad at worship services. He has had some part in music his entire life, either as a choir member, music director, song writer, soloist, member of a trio and leader and organizer of a gospel quartet. His brother-in-law and he has written several songs and have even had some published. He loves all music but love Southern Gospel music with all his heart. His mother played the piano in church services while his Dad led the music. His sister and oldest brother have also been heavily involved in gospel music all their lives. "God has given me a strong desire to proclaim the Good News about His Son through music and as long as he gives strength to do so, I shall," says Clayton. He presently lives in DeFuniak Springs, Florida with his wife. They have two children, Craig who is married with two beautiful daughters, and Amy who is also married with four children. Craig is very active in Southern Gospel music and sings in a local family group and recently committed to sing professionally in a local group. Amy is active in her church and also loves to sing.


Be sure and come see Mercy Rain when they are in your area. You are sure to be blessed by the message their music brings and the awesome testimony LaVerne tells about her miraculous touch from God.