Christian Country Gospel Singer John Osborne will team up with the North East Gospel Music Association to give a free concert at First Baptist Church of Whitehall, 41 Williams St., Friday, August 14, 7:00 pm.  The public is cordially invited to attend.  A free-will offering will be received.  For more information, call Pastor Jim Peterson, 642-2245.

NEGMA is based in the Cowboy Church in Whitehall, pastored by Marie Monroe, and gives concerts throughout the region.

John Osborne was born and raised in Hunter, NY, where he still lives with his wife Diane and son Ryan.  John began singing gospel music as a young boy.  At age 18, in 1977, he asked Jesus into his life.

Although John has gone through tough times over the years and many valley experiences, Jesus has always guided and directed John back onto the right path.

Diagnosed with Clinical Depression in 1992, John has been able to reach out and help others who face the same illness.  John simply wants to share the message of the cross through music and the word, to see people saved, and to be an encouragement to all people.

His website is www.johnosborneministries.org.  For more information about First Baptist Church of Whitehall, go to www.WhitehallFirstBaptist.org.