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About this Songwriter
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Abandon
Delivering a message of Truth to penetrate
hearts and change lives through a unique alternative rock sound is what San
Antonio based band, Abandon is all about. "We want our music to be an
encouragement to everyone and our songs to minister to people's hearts,"
says Abandon. Using energy filled alternative pop rock music similar to
bands like Acceptance, and Anberlin, Abandon believes that their music is
not only to be an encouragement to believers, but to minister to the hearts
of non-believers.
Abandon started doing ministry together as worship leaders at their church
in San Antonio. During that time, the guys, Josh Engler, Ryan Reavis, Justin
Engler, Steven Vela and Dave Vela had the honor of seeing the lives of
people changed as they spent time in the presence of God. Being a part of
this ministry created a vision to grow their ministry and encourage others
as God leads in the form of a national worship band. Abandon is a band that
has been preparing for wherever God wants to take them and is ready to go
where God leads them. As the band has developed, they have stayed true to
their passion for worship and seeing lives changed. The band has found their
mission Joshua 22:3 that says, "God has directed us not abandon any
brothers". God has lead them to reach out and invest in the lives of others
through music. Music can break down the walls of hurt and rejection and
touch the heart in a real way. Their concert show reaches a young generation
and builds a platform of trust and acceptance. The band then leads their
audience into a time of focused worship. It is Abandon's relevant music and
honest lyrics that helps them connect with their audience during their show
and then again off the stage.
In the summer of 2006, Abandon released a new full-length CD filled with
rock songs that have a strong message for the listener. "Who You Are" is not
only the title of the CD, but the theme woven throughout. These alternative
rock songs point the listener to Christ, who He is and who we are because of
Him. Abandon has had the opportunity to travel coast to coast, ministering
to students in all capacities. They have made great contributions to many
camps, retreats, mission trips and outreach concerts. The songs on "Who You
Are" resonate with students that are believers and also students that are
seekers.
Young people today want a cause to stand for and Abandon wants to encourage
that cause to be Christ and His ways. Many young people are looking for
their place in life and are trying to figure out what the point of their
life is. Abandon wants to help people find the answer to these questions in
Christ. As they find their answers, the audience is challenged to abandon it
all for the cause of Christ. He should be their focus, guide their lives,
and be their everything. Helping others live their lives in Christ to the
fullest is the message Abandon tries to help others take to heart. A new
generation longs to hear messages through rock and alternative music. This
is the means Abandon uses to deliver this truth to hearts.
Website:
http://www.abandonrock.com
MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/abandontx
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