Roy Hope, Gospel concert and recording artist, will share a program of sacred song and testimony in Hayward Lutheran Church at 10 a.m. Sunday. The concert is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be received for Hope Ministries.

Roy’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 over 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 many of those songs.

“My greatest purpose is to be an encourager,” says Hope. “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 premiers. 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 in addition to producing for a variety of other artists. He assists churches with improving their sound system, and/or producing a recording of their music.

Roy and his wife, Rose, have four grown children and seven grandchildren who live in Minneapolis. In 1994 Roy and Rose moved to Sinai, S.D., where Roy grew up.

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

The concert will be outside on the church lawn, weather permitting, so bring a lawn chair. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be in the church.