http://delawarechurchscene.com/rokfeature/152-not-too-late-band
Listen to our radio interview at www.blogtalkradio.com/Daily--Anointing/2009/03/20/Not-to-late-band and learn more about the history of Not Too Late.
We discuss topics such as how we got the name, the inspiration behind certain songs, how each band member was led to this ministry, and more.
News Article about Car Show/Not Too Late
Dawn Shaffer -Lead Vocals
"My child, do not despise the LORD’s discipline & do not resent His rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those He loves, as a father the child He delights in." vs.12 the LORD has allowed me to sink rock bottom at times in order to teach me that I need Him, I am nothing without Him. He is my Abba Father & in Him I will place my trust. Although I grew up in the church, singin’ my heart out for Him, it wasn’t until I was older that I actually allowed Him to really rule my heart. I went up to the alter at age 16, was on fire for the LORD, and then in college, drifted off in another direction...but the LORD had something different in mind (allelujah). He quickly pulled me back into His flock. He taught me that it was gonna be His way, or no way. during that time, as a vocal performance/ theatre major, I had the opportunity to become well-versed with many different kinds of music, including opera in several languages...but it was always the rock & roll bands that caught my attention...or the folk/bluegrass music (obviously i like diversity:). My other main interest is dance, and i enjoy teaching ballet, jazz & tap to my wonderful students. (they keep me young!) my calling is to draw non-believers to Christ thru music & drama. I pray I can continue to be used in these areas. I thank the good LORD that my children are gifted also and that they choose to use their talents for His glory. May our lives be a reflection of His love, for all time.
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Debbie Loftis - Rhythm and Lead Guitar
I grew up with music constantly playing in my home. The guitar in music always caught my ear and I was determined to learn to play. Finally, as a teen, my parents gave me the opportunity to study guitar at Caruso’s Music School in Brookhaven, PA. Though I learned various styles, I was always drawn to the classic rock and blues artists. After being saved in my early twenties it had become my desire to use these influences and the style I developed through them to serve the Lord and be used to draw others out of darkness and into the Kingdom.
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Dave Turner - Drums
I started playing drums on the kitchen table as a young child. My parents had me play a variety of wind instruments then finally gave in to drum lessons. I played in several secular bands as teen with the exception of a band side project for Newark Christian Fellowship introduced to me through Donny Cartelli. After this experience, I decided to lay my sticks down and not play drums unless I could play for Lord. Though I received Christ by this time, I hadn’t totally surrendered to Him and reaped many consequences. As I learned to trust the Lord and experienced the truth of His word in 2Tim. 1:7, I became "bananas for Jesus" ie (Keith Green). Not expecting to have the opportunity to play the drums, I was given sticks by Donna, Debbie's former band mate, and encouraged to get into ministry. Debbie asked me to audition for a band ministry she was starting and the Lord reminded me it's "Not Too Late."
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Craig Wetherby - Bass and Vocals
I was so fortunate as a child to recieve classical piano and guitar training but singing in the church choir as a young teen for a dynamic director was the seed of music God planted inside me. Although I fell away from the church, my Faith stayed strong and for years I wrote and played music in rock bands. I spoke frequently about my desire to be part of a Christian rock band but didn't know anyone until 2007 when I met our drummer Dave while building houses together. I have no doubt that God was calling me to help him spread the Word of His Eternal LOVE,...through music
