Garrett Memorial Christian School Announces Gala

By Christi Zumwalt, GMCS Administrator

Garrett Memorial Christian School (GMCS), a ministry of Garrett Memorial Baptist Church in Hope, is excited to announce the GMCS Gala on Saturday, April 15. The formal, black-tie optional event will be held at 6 p.m. at Hempstead Hall, 2500 South Main, Hope, Ark. All proceeds from the Gala will benefit the GMCS Saints Gymnasium.

The keynote speaker for the event will be Governor Mike Huckabee, 44^th Governor of Arkansas, host of the weekend TV show “Huckabee,” a Fox News contributor, NY Times best-selling author of 14 books and a frequent speaker for groups all over the world. He also hosts the podcast “Huckabee” on Quake Media. While Governor of Arkansas from 1996 until 2007, he became one of the longest-serving governors in the state’s history. He left a legacy of tax cuts, job creation, the reconstruction of our state’s road system, K-16 education reform and a nationally heralded and duplicated health initiative that focused on prevention. He ran in 2008 and 2016 for president, finishing second in the Republican primary in 2008. He is a frequent visitor to Israel since 1973 and, since 1981, has been taking groups to the Bible Lands. An avid musician since age 11, Huckabee is a bass player and often joins guest artists on his weekly television show. He owns radio stations in Arkansas and Missouri. The former governor and his wife, Janet spend time in Arkansas and have three grown children — John Mark Huckabee, David Huckabee and his wife, Lauren and Governor of Arkansas Sarah Sanders and her husband, Bryan — and seven grandchildren.

I am excited to have Governor Huckabee, an advocate for Christian Education, as our speaker for the event. Our school exists to provide quality education from a Christian worldview, as well as foster and develop each student’s full mental, physical, spiritual and social abilities, and athletics is an integral part of seeing that accomplished. The construction of a gymnasium has been a part of the long-range plans for GMCS, and the need has increased as our enrollment and athletic opportunities have grown. We are grateful that God has opened the doors for us to see the dream of a new gymnasium realized. It is our hope that, through the generosity of those who attend this year’s gala, we will see this goal accomplished, as well as strengthen the continuation of Christian Education in Southwest Arkansas.

Event sponsorships begin at $250. For more information, to purchase tickets or to make a donation to the GMCS Gymnasium Project, contact Carolyn Lauterbach, Office Manager, at gmcsgala@gmcssaints.org or (870) 777-3256.