2008 Entries

APM ADDS NEW STAFF MEMBER

 

Abandon Productions is proud to announce the addition of Troy Gause to our staff as Associate Director of Evangelism.  Troy is a passionate follower of Christ who has previously been a featured speaker at our History Makers 2008 event and is currently enrolled at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.  He along with his wife and four children currently reside in New Orleans, LA.  In addition to his work with our ministry, Troy runs C.R.E.A.M. outreach ministries which sponsors community outreach and enrichment programs for youth in Greater New Orleans.

COLDEN IS BORN

 

Dean & Laura Ross of Abandon Productions just welcomed into the word their first child!  Colden Dean Ross was born on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 1:58 PM at EJ Hospital in Metairie, LA.  Colden came out healthy weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces and 20 inches long.  Pray for the Ross Family as they start this new journey in life.

RESTORATION: FEST--THANK YOU

 

Thank you all who attended and helped make Restoration: Fest possible this year in the Central City, Upper 9th Ward, & Westbank communities of Greater New Orleans, LA.  We are blessed to report that over 150 decisions were made for Christ over the weekend of November 8-9, 2008.  Please continue to pray for those impacted by the presentation of God's love.  Check out some pictures from the event posted in the Restoration: New Orleans photo album under our Photos link on this website or visit www.myspace.com/restorationneworleans.  Again thank you all for your prayers and support of this groundbreaking inner city outreach event.

NEW SCHEDULE FOR RESTORATION: NEW ORLEANS

 

The Restoration: New Orleans Gathering tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 22, 2008, has been moved to the first weekend of December on Saturday, December 6, 2008, beginning at 10:00 AM.  The event will still be held at Grace Baptist Church (3900 N. Rampart St.) in the Bywater District/Upper 9th Ward of New Orleans, LA.  Each Restoration: New Orleans Gathering for 2009 will be scheduled for the first Saturday of each month.  Stay posted to www.myspace.com/restorationneworleans for the latest information.

RESTORATION: FEST

 

Pray for Abandon Productions and Restoration: New Orleans as we embark on Restoration: Fest, a city-wide event featuring live music, entertainment, food, and opportunities to meet the needs of our communities, next month on the weekend of November 8-9, 2008 in Greater New Orleans, LA.  Restoration Fest will be held at 3 locations over 2 days in Central City (11/8/08) at Taylor Playground (2601 S. Derbigny St.) from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, the Upper 9th Ward (11/9/08) at Frederick Douglass High School (3820 Saint Claude Ave.) from 2:00 PM-5:00 PM, and on the Westbank (11/9/08) at Oakdale Playground (650 Wall Blvd.) from 2:00 PM-5:00 PM.

 

Featured headliners include Flame (www.flame314.com), Jake Smith (www.jakesmithmusic.com), Corey Hicks (www.coreyhicks.com), Tara Alexander (www.taraalexander.com), Crave (www.cravehispresence.com), and Chase McCloud (www.myspace.com/chasemccloud) plus much more.  The events are sponsored by the LBC (www.lbc.org) and BAGNO (www.bagnola.org) in cooperation with various churches and ministries across Greater New Orleans.  Abandon Productions is assisting with the music and production for the event.  Check out our Calendar link  or www.myspace.com/restorationneworleans for artist appearance schedules and the latest information.  If you are interested in volunteering for the event contact David Rhymes at 504-282-1428. 

RESTORATION: NEW ORLEANS GATHERING

 

God is doing amazing things through the Restoration: New Orleans movement launched by Abandon Productions.  On Saturday, October 4, 2008, believers from across Greater New Orleans, LA, gathered for an inspiring time of worship, prayer, and testimony.  This gathering was the fifth official Restoration: New Orleans Gathering and was centered on the theme "Hold On To Hope."  It was decided to move forward in launching the gathering on a monthly basis beginning in 2009.

 

The next Restoration: New Orleans Gathering is on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Grace Baptist Church (3900 N. Rampart St.) in the Bywater District of the Upper 9th Ward.  Join us for a time of inspiring testimony, engaging praise and worship, intercessory prayer for the regions, and missions work to impact the community.  For more information you may reach us by utilizing the Contact Us link or visiting the official Restoration: New Orleans website at www.myspace.com/restorationneworleans.

HOLD ON TO HOPE POSTPONED

 

Hold On To Hope, an event scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at Riverside Church in Harahan, LA, has been postponed due to logistical conflicts.  The event will be rescheduled soon to a later date.  We apologize for any inconvenience.  Stay posted to www.abandonproductions.org for the latest information.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS

 

Abandon Productions Ministry would like to thank all those who continually prayed for New Orleans and the Gulf Coast during Hurricane Gustav.  Many parts of Louisiana were damaged during the storm, but it could have been much worse.  Please pray for the people who are returning to the Gulf Coast to access the damage, clean up, and settle back in their homes.  For more information on New Orleans visit www.nola.com.

ABANDON PRODUCTIONS EVACUATES NEW ORLEANS

 

In preparation for the potential impact of Hurricane Gustav on the southern Gulf Coast including the region Greater New Orleans, the Abandon Productions' ministry family is evacuating our offices in Metairie, LA.  On Friday, August 29, 2008, New Orleans celebrated the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with the possible threat of another strong tropical system.  Pray for safety and provision for all of those who may be impacted by the storm.  Stay posted for the latest information online at www.nola.com or www.weather.com.

PRAY FOR NEW ORLEANS & THE GULF COAST

 

Abandon Productions is headquartered in the metropolitan area of New Orleans, LA.  With the possible threat of the tropical system called Gustav on our region by early next week, we are asking for prayers from those across the area for safety and provision for the people who might be affected by this storm.  If you live in the region, we advise you to be prepared and informed.  Visit www.nola.com or www.weather.com for online advisories and additional information.  James 1:12

MYSPACE & FACEBOOK PAGES

If you didn't already know, Abandon Productions has ministry pages on both social networking sites, MySpace & Facebook.  We invite you to join us as friends or fans respectively on MySpace at www.myspace.com/abandonproductions or Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Abandon-Productions/20275349238.

HOST A MINISTRY CELEBRATION

 

Abandon Productions is currently moving in a different direction this year with our annual Ministry Celebration event.  The Ministry Celebration is a time to gather in celebration and discovery of all that God is doing in and through our ministry.  Usually coffee and dessert is provided.  In the months of August and September, we are asking friends and ministry partners to host a small group ministry celebration gathering at your home, office, or church.  If interested please reach us by using the Contact Us link on this website.  We appreciate your support!

 

UNASHAMED 'O8 OUTREACH EVENTS

 

God really blessed Abandon Productions Ministry in the month of July 2008 with two extraordinary outreach events called Unashamed '08.  The event featured nationally renowned artist and urban minister Lecrae with the rest of the 116 Clique (www.reachrecords.com) including Trip Lee, Tedashii, and Sho Baraka.  The events occurred on back to back days on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, and Thursday, July 10, 2008, respectively at the McComb Event Center (McComb, MS) and Household of Faith (New Orleans, LA).

 

The reach of these inner city outreach events was powerful as thousands were touched by the clear and powerful presentation of Christ.  Over one hundred decisions were made for Christ with numerous curriculum and follow-up material handed out to all of those in attendance.  The event in New Orleans was offered to the public at no cost as to hinder no one who wished to attend from experiencing God.  If you wish to make a donation in honor of these events please follow the instructions for mailing in a donation under the Partnership link or we may be reached through the Contact Us link on this website.  For pictures from the event check out the APM Events Album 2008 under the Photos link.

MAY OUTREACH EVENTS

 

Abandon Productions was privileged to participate in and sponsor numerous events in the month of May 2008 including Restoration: New Orleans "A Gathering of Prayer & Fasting" (www.myspace.com/restorationneworleans) which kicked off on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at Crescent City Christian School in Metairie, LA.  That day we hosted a community of believers from across the area who united through prayer, fasting, and worship for restoration, renewal, and revival in Greater New Orleans and beyond.

 

We were also privileged to bring the Abandon Tour (www.myspace.com/theabandontour) featuring various speakers and artists including Corey Hicks and Jake Smith to several locations this month including FBC Belle Chasse and the Oak Park Festival.  Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we move into summer and prepare for several fall ministry events.  Stay posted for all the latest information.

WE WILL STAND RECAP

On Friday, April 25, 2008, Abandon Productions in association with BR.I.C. Productions put on a powerful event called We Will Stand 2008.  The event was sponsored by World Vision (www.worldvision.org) and featured Avalon (www.avalonlive.com), Michael English (www.michaelenglishmusic.com), Cadia (www.cadiaonline.com), and Daniel Doss Band (www.danieldossband.com) at New Heights Baptist Church in Summit, MS.  The Gospel of Christ was represented and presented in mighty ways during the course of the evening.  We yet again witnessed numerous kids in need from across the world sponsored through World Vision.  Pictures can be viewed on the APM Events Album 2008 under the Photos link on this website or by visiting www.myspace.com/abandonproductions.

PRAISE REPORT

 

The week of Monday, April 7, 2008, through Sunday, April 13, 2008, was extremely busy for Abandon Productions.  In this time we participated in school assemblies known as Impact Week, hosted a day-long outreach which included the Transformed Girl's Conference, KKSM Skateboard Event, and the 01:SH:OT multimedia outreach event, and wrapped up seven straight days of outreach and ministry with our first scheduled date for Abandon Tour 2008.  The events were incredible!  We witnessed over 350 decisions made for Christ in one week.  Please keep those who made decisions in your prayers as we work hard to see them connected with a local church to begin discipleship and further mentoring in their lives.  Pictures of these events are now posted online in the APM Events Album 2008 under the Photos link on this website or by visiting www.myspace.com/abandonproductions.

IMPACT WEEK & APRIL 12TH EVENTS

 

Impact Week is a week of outreach from Monday, April 7, 2008, through Friday, April 11, 2008, to schools across metropolitan New Orleans, LA.  Abandon Productions is uniting with ministries and organizations from across the city to put on Impact Week.  Over 26 public schools will be touched through these events featuring various speakers including Darren Bruce, Kurt Kennedy, and Master's Commission Teams sponsored financially by the North American Mission Board, Victory Fellowship, and other various organizations.  Please pray for God to move in great ways this week.

 

Also to culminate the week on Saturday, April 12, 2008, Abandon Productions in association with Tuesday Circle of Grace and Chosen Records will be putting on three major events:  the Transformed Girl's Conference featuring speaker, musician, and former Miss DC, Rashida Jolley, the KKSM Skateboard Event featuring the King of Kings Skateboard Ministry who have toured nationally with actor Stephen Baldwin, and the 01:SH:OT Multimedia Outreach Event featuring hip hop artist Bobby Bishop (www.bobbybishop.com) with rock band The Wrecking (www.thewrecking.net).  For more information on these events visit our Calendar link.

NEXT RESTORATION: NEW ORLEANS GATHERING POSTPONED

 

The next Restoration: New Orleans gathering tentatively scheduled on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at Lake Vista United Methodist Church in New Orleans, LA, for 2:00 PM has been postponed to a later date.  This gathering will be rescheduled soon so stay posted.  We apologize for any inconvenience.  For all the latest Restoration: New Orleans information visit www.myspace.com/restorationneworleans.

VISION OF YOU 2008 STORY

 

Vision of You 2008 on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 was a complete success.  It was a wild event which included a venue shift from First Baptist New Orleans to Celebration Church in Metairie, LA, just hours before the scheduled start time.  An unprecedented venue change had to be made at the last minute due to a water line being struck by a construction company working outside of First Baptist New Orleans.  As the parking lot filled with water, the venue was shut down due to lack of water for fire protection.

 

Abandon Productions was blessed by Celebration Church who graciously offered to host the event at the last minute.  Despite all the chaos which led to a last minute venue shift, Vision of You 2008 was an incredible evening of ministry.  Record numbers of children in need were adopted through World Vision and numerous lives were touched by the presentation of God's Love by Shane and Shane, Starfield, David Nasser, and Bethany Dillon.  Abandon Productions would like to thank everyone who contributed to and made Vision of You 2008 possible.

 

For the full Vision of You 2008 story visit www.myspace.com/abandonproductions.

VISION OF YOU 2008

Abandon Productions presents Vision of You 2008 on Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at First Baptist Church of New Orleans, LA, for 7:00 PM.  This exciting event is sponsored by World Vision (www.worldvision.org) and features Shane and Shane (www.shaneandshane.com) with Starfield (www.starfieldonline.com) and David Nasser (www.davidnasser.com).  Vision of You 2008 also features special guest Bethany Dillon (www.bethanydillon.com).  Tickets start at $10 and may be purchase online at www.shaneandshanetour.com.  For more information visit the Calendar link on this website.

NOW BOOKING FIRST DATES FOR ABANDON TOUR 2008

 

Abandon Productions is planning on hitting the road soon with our first dates of Abandon Tour 2008.  We are currently booking venues for Sunday, April 13, 2008 through Friday, April 18, 2008.  These selected dates feature The Wrecking (www.thewrecking.net) and Greg Troyer (www.gregtroyer.com) plus much more.  Some tour dates will include full lights and sound.

 

The Abandon Tour is a traveling music experience with the sole purpose of connecting with people and touching their lives through music.  If you are interested in partnering with us to bring this exciting outreach opportunity to your area or would like to help us out further with the tour contact us by utilizing the Contact Us link on this website.

HISTORY MAKERS 2008

 

Crossroads Community Church in Kenner, LA, hosted History Makers 2008, a leadership and enrichment conference presented by Abandon Productions, on Friday, January 18, 2008.  The featured speaker for the event was Pete Charpentier with guest worship leader From Here 2 Marrs.  The event was a huge success.  Those in attendance were challenged to make history for the glory and fame of Jesus Christ in 2008 and beyond.

NEW MAILING ADDRESS

 

Abandon Productions' mailing address has tentatively changed.  All mail including monthly partnership gifts or one-time donations should be sent to our new mailing address:

 

Abandon Productions Ministry

3012 Houma Blvd. #B

Metairie, LA  70006

 

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR & 2007 MINISTRY OVERVIEW

 

Abandon Productions would like to wish you all a Happy New Year!  We pray that everyone has had a blessed holiday season.  We look forward to what God is going to do in 2008 and beyond.  For our 2007 ministry overview visit www.myspace.com/abandonproductions.  Please continue to pray for our passion, resources, and vision in the coming year.