Only Mortal is the high school praise band of The EDGE, our mid-week outreach program to high school students in and around Moreno Valley.  Their name is taken from 1 Corinthians 15:53, "For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality" (NIV).  Below is a list of who is in the band and our tech people.  Before that, let us share with you what it means to be Only Mortal…

Only Mortal - A Biblical Look 

The passage from which we get our name from is a terrific passage in that it reminds us that in the end times, in all times, God has the power to change the mortal to the immortal.  The word Mortal means "subject to death".  God is omnipotent ("all-powerful") and it is he who can do with us what He wants.  We are Only Mortal and realize that as mere mortals, we all fall short of the Glory of God (Romans 3:23) and destined for death.  It is with that humble attitude that we approach this band knowing that we can do nothing apart from God; but pray that God will use us as we seek to follow Him (Galatians 1:10).  Here is our theme verse in the context of the other verses surrounding it in 1 Corinthians 15…

⁵⁰I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.  ⁵¹Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed - ⁵²in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet.  For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.  ⁵³For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality.  ⁵⁴When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true:  "Death has been swallowed up in victory."  ⁵⁵"Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?"  ⁵⁶The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.  ⁵⁷But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.  ⁵⁸Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm.  Let nothing move you.  Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.  (1 Corinthians 15:50-58, NIV)

Only Mortal - The Band

Joseph Lucas (Class of 2010)
Instrument:  Electric Guitar
Favorite Worship Song:  For the Cross
Pastor John says:  The only freshman in the group.  Joseph is quiet but ready to go at every practice.  He is quite talented.
 

Carrie Martin (Class of 2008)
Vocal Part:  Alto
Instrument:  Drums
Favorite Worship Song: Take It All
Pastor John says:  Multi-talented and a true team player.  She can shine as a soloist or sing parts with everyone.  She truly loves God and it is evident in her worship.
 

Brittny Martinez (Class of 2009)
Vocal Part:  Soprano
Favorite Worship Song:  All in All
Pastor John says:  The spark plug of the band.  She is very fun and brings the adrenaline we all need along with an amazing voice.
 

Travis Duncan (Class of 2011)
Instrument:  Acoustic & Electric Guitar
Favorite Worship Song: 
Pastor John says: Travis is extremely talented on the guitar and plays both electric and acoustic quite well.  As a freshman he will be a core part of this band for a long time.

Only Mortal - Tech

Crystal Greenwood (Class of 2010)
Ministry:  Sound & Computer
Pastor John says: Crystal has a servant’s heart and is such a joy to be around.  She is pursuing God’s heart and becoming a big asset to our team.

Crystal-Faith Vasquez
Ministry:  Sound
Pastor John says:  Crystal is one of our leaders and has experienced being up front as well as behind the scenes.  Her love for God is evident in both places and she is a tremendous servant.