Roy Hope, Gospel concert and recording artist, will share a program of sacred songs and testimony at the Sidney Lutheran Brethren Church at 7 p.m. Saturday.

The concert is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be received for Hope Ministries.

Hope’s recording and singing ministry is based in Sinai, S.D. He shares a unique blend of hymns, contemporary gospel songs and adds a touch of country western flavor to his varied repertoire. Hope has performed more than 200 concerts a year since 1971, touring throughout the United States, Norway and the western provinces of Canada. In 2003, he was joined by two Nashville friends for a 10-day concert tour featuring Southern Gospel and a variety of other special features. Hope has since produced “The Sweetest Song” recording.

“My greatest purpose is to be an encourager,” Hope said. “Everybody has problems, and they are seeking help. I try to be realistic and practical in my music by sharing a part of my life to help point people to the Lord for guidance.”

A native of South Dakota, Hope began his full-time singing ministry after working with Billy Graham’s World Wide Pictures organization arranging film premieres. During the summer of 1986, he was privileged to attend the Billy Graham Conference for Itinerant Evangelists in Amsterdam.

In addition to his singing ministry, Hope has produced more than 24 recordings of his own as well as producing for other artists. He assists churches with improving their sound systems to insure clear communications of the Lord’s Word.

Hope also has a significant outreach to young singing groups and musicians by consulting them with their ministry which may include providing them with a sound system and/or producing a recording of their music.

Hope and his wife, Rose, have four grown children and seven grandchildren in Minneapolis. In 1994, they moved to Sinai where Roy grew up.

The public is cordially invited to attend this concert of hope. Hope’s latest recordings will also be available at the concert.