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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

Michael Bustamante (Class of 2011)
Instrument:  Acoustic Guitar
Favorite Worship Song: 
Pastor John says: Michael loves to play guitar and play with the band. He also sings with us on occasion


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.
 

Joseph Lucas (Class of 2010)
Instrument:  Electric Guitar
Favorite Worship Song:  For the Cross
Pastor John says:  Joseph plays lead guitar and bass for both our band and the adult worship team.  He is quite talented and has a great heart. You can hear Joseph on the Only Mortal CD "Eclectic Worship".
 

Steven Murray (Class of 2011)
Instrument:  Drums
Favorite Worship Song: 
Pastor John says: Steven is quick to learn and adds a lot to our band through his ability to play.


Brandi Plata (Class of 2011)
Vocal Part: Soprano
Favorite Worship Song: Lead Me to the Cross 
Pastor John says: Brandi has a great personality and voice to match. She can sometimes be heard singing solo during our worship time.


Brayden Stewart (Class of 2012)
Instrument:  Keyboard
Favorite Worship Song: Wonderful Maker
Pastor John says: Brayden has a great heart for worship and is able to carry a song by himself or add to the band. Brayden recorded a Children's CD with his Dad.
 

Leader: Carrie Martin (Graduate)
Vocal Part:  Alto
Favorite Worship Song: Hosanna 
Pastor John says: Carrie is an Only Mortal alumni and now comes back to lend her immense talents in leading the band and adding her vocals. Her heart and her talents make Only Mortal a better band overall!!!

 

Only Mortal - Tech

Michele Bosquez (Class of 2011)
Ministry: Lights
Pastor John says: Michele has a great heart to serve, is very teachable, and pursuing God. She is involved in CORE taking advantage of everything it has to offer.

Crystal Greenwood (Class of 2010)
Ministry:  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.

Andrew Kruczek (Class of 2010)
Ministry: Sound & Computer
Pastor John says: Andrew is a servant and is willing to do whatever it takes for ministry to happen here. He is also in CORE seeking a strong relationship with God.

Amanda Mc Kinzie (Class of 2011)
Ministry: Sound & Computer
Pastor John says: Amanda has a great personality and loves to help out - always with a good attitude.

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.