2006 Entries

December 28, 2006
 
HISTORY MAKERS POSTPONED
 
The History Makers event scheduled for Friday, December 29, 2006 in Hammond, LA, has been postponed until further notice.
 
December 15, 2006
 
ABANDON PRODUCTIONS MINISTRY HAS MOVED
 
Abandon Productions Ministry has moved from Hammond, LA, to the New Orleans, LA, area.  Our new mailing address is as follows:
 
Abandon Productions Ministry
1309 Carrollton Ave. #302
Metairie, LA  70005
 
For further questions feel free to contact us.  We are exited about our new location and look forward to continuing the ministry of serving churches, ministries, and organizations through the planning of concerts, conferences, and other special event to reach the world with the message of Jesus Christ and to enrich believers abroad.  Please keep us in your prayers.
 
November 15, 2006
 
ABANDON TOUR 2006 (SLU EVENT)
 
The third stop of the year for the Abandon Tour took place on the campus of Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA.  It was quite an interesting night as the fire alarm in the building where the concert was being held went off during a video which was being played right before the intermission.  When all was said and done, everything turned out to be fine.  The crowd went back in and enjoyed the rest of the event.  The talent included Jake Smith, Corey Hicks, and JB Rye.  The outreach event was sponsored by various campus ministries from the university.
 
November 10, 2006

ABANDON TOUR 2006 (NEW ORLEANS OUTREACH EVENT)

 

Abandon Tour's stop at Bonnabel High School in Kenner, LA, on Thursday, November 9, 2006, was a huge success.  The night featured the return of Undone, a worship band who has ministered throughout the New Orleans Metropolitan Area for more than five years, and stunning performances by Corey Hicks, a christian rapper with a passion for reaching the city for Christ, and JB Rye, a hip-hop genius who glorifies Christ with everything he does.  Abandon Productions Ministry would like to thank all who played a part in making this night possible and rejoice in the fact that as a result of all the hard work lives were changed.

 

COMING SOON: ABANDON TOUR 2006 (NEW ORLEANS OUTREACH EVENT)

 

On Thursday, November 9, 2006, five days before the concert in Hammond, LA, Abandon Tour 2006 will be held at Bonnabel High School in Kenner, LA.  The event will feature Undone (www.undonebygod.com), Corey Hicks (www.coreyhicks.com), JB Rye (www.myspace.com/jbrye), and much more.  This event will serve as an outreach to students in the New Orleans metropolitan area.  Abandon Productions Ministry is sponsoring the event in association with Next Generation Ministries.  Please keep this event in your prayers.  We ask that you consider making a monetary donation to make either one of these Abandon Tours (Nov. 9 in Kenner or Nov. 14 in Hammond) possible.  Contact information is available through the contact link on this website.

 

COMING SOON: ABANDON TOUR 2006 (SOUTHEASTERN LA UNIVERSITY)

 

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 14, 2006.  Abandon Productions Ministry in association with united campus ministries at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA, will be hosting Abandon Tour 2006 feat. Jake Smith (www.jakesmithmusic.com), Corey Hicks (www.myspace.com/cohicks), & JB Rye (www.myspace.com/jbrye).  Abandon Tour 2006 will be held at the student union theatre on Southeastern's campus at 7 pm.  There will be free food before the concert and admission is free to all students.  This concert will serve as an outreach event.  Please keep this event in your prayers.

 

 

NEWS FROM APM

 

Abandon Productions Ministry will be temporarily postponing its annual fund drive.  The fund drive was originally scheduled for the months of July and August.  The purpose for this drive was raising funds for all APM events for the coming year.  It is possible the drive will occur later this fall or early next year.  Stay posted for upcoming information.

 

We are pleased to announce we have added another member to our crew.  Brian Devall has decided to join APM as Director of Logistics.  Also, please keep our Manager/Founder, Dean Ross, in your prayers!  No, there is nothing wrong, but there are some opportunities on the horizon for him for further service in the ministry.  These opportunities do not involve Dean leaving or stepping down from his capacity in this ministry, but he would appreciate your prayers nonetheless.  We will keep you all posted if anything develops.

 

WHAT IS HAPPENING THIS SUMMER?

 

Summer of 2006 is upon us.  Abandon Productions Ministry will be kicking off its first annual fund-raising drive during the months of July & August.  If you would like to know more about how you may help or would like for us to mail you more information, please contact us using the contact link available on the home page of the website.  Pray for us as we plan for the Fall.  Keep posted...some events might be coming your way.  On June 24 we will be providing support for Next Gen Fest (for more information visit www.nextgenfest.com.)

 

On a personal note:  Dean and Laura Ross were married last month and recently came back from their honeymoon.  God has richly blessed their marriage and they are very exited to see where His guidance leads them in the years to come.  Also Dean and Laura would like to thank everyone who has supported them over the years and made this union possible whether you are family, friends, or fellow believers that have aided either of them financially or in any material or non-material manner.  Thank You!!!

 

 

ABANDON TOUR 2006

 

Abandon Tour 2006 feat. Jake Smith & Undone was a success.  Close to $500 was raised for the Southeastern BCM.  Money went directly to sending students on summer missions.  For more information on how you can support summer missions visit www.slubcm.org or call Ms. Miriam Coleman at 225-328-0602.

 

Well now that the concert is over all of Manager/Founder Dean Ross' focus is turning toward his wedding on May 20, 2006.  Abandon Productions Ministry will be taking somewhat of a break during the summer due to time constraints related to other commitments and the fact that Dean & Laura will be newlyweds getting used to married life.  Abandon Productions Ministry will be back into full-swing this fall with a number of events across the area.  Stay posted for more information.

 

 

ABANDON PRODUCTIONS MINISTRY HAS A WEBSITE!!!

 

I am so pleased to welcome you to abandonproductions.org.  This website has truly been a blessing from God.  Abandon Productions Ministry has been around since 2001 (see history link) and has been grateful to have the opportunity to serve churches and ministries across southern Louisiana.  We look forward to all upcoming events as well as where God might lead us next!

 

I would like to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for making all of this possible and for using Abandon Productions Ministry to spread His message of love and hope.  I would like to also thank the love of my life Laura for all the support and encouragement she brings me day in and day out (Laura also serves on staff for Abandon Productions Ministry.)  Thank You to all family and friends who have been there every step of the way.  I would like to personally thank anyone who has ever shown up or supported our events in any way.  Lastly, thanks to all of our fellow Christians who live the life God has called them to live!  Without you all we would not be here.

 

In His Service,

 

Dean Ross

Manager/Founder

Abandon Productions Ministry