
We're so glad you're here.
Welcome to the 2023 Harvest Christian Academy Gala Auction & Fundraiser! We pray that tonight you would be inspired as we reflect on all that the Lord has done in these 19 years of HCA. We also pray that you would join us as we look to the future of our school, as we wait to see what the Lord is going to do. Sit back, relax, and enjoy tonight’s program!

***Gluten free dinner items: Prime rib, salad, roasted veggies, roasted potatoes

Thank you to our Gala 2023 Sponsors











Welcome to our Gala 2023 Emcees

Jeff Lucido is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He is best known for playing a semi-fictionalized version of himself in a nationally syndicated sitcom, which he created and co-wrote.
Scott Lucido is an American entrepreneur, media proprietor, investor, computer engineer, and commercial astronaut. He is the founder and executive chairman of a well know Technology company and serves on many humanity boards helping underprivileged kids get free COVID vaccines.
Our Gala 2023 Keynote Speaker, Dr. Jeff Bucknam
Jeff Bucknam is the Lead Teaching Pastor at Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicagoland. His love for preaching and Christ’s church has led him to serve as a pastor and professor for the last 25 years in the United States, New Zealand, and Canada. He holds a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Talbot School of Theology. When he’s not standing behind a pulpit or a lectern, he can be found riding his bike (slowly), cheering on his favorite team (unsuccessfully), and spending time with his wife and three children (happily).

Tonight's Musical Guest Moriah Gilman '20

Moriah Gilman was a student at HCA from the day its doors opened to graduating as valedictorian in 2020. She actively participated in HCA’s theater program portraying a variety of roles such as Miss Hannigan in Annie and Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins.
Thank you to our Gala Auctioneer Tim Pfister

Thank you to each of these Gala 2023 vendors
Thank you to each of these Gala 2023 donors
Archangel Training Academy
Alivia Gray Studios
Barkow family
Basak family
Basic Crating and Packaging
Byron Cigar Lounge
Chaparro Family
Chicago Wolves
Chick-fil-a
Cindy Gafrick
Coca-Cola
Color Street Nails
Cornerstone Photography
D’Alessandro family
Eddie Torres
Elgin Country Club
Emily Davis
Escapade 360
Fischer family
Fox River Med Spa
Fredericksen Family
Fred Astaire Dance Studio/Grytsak family
HCA
HCA 10th grade families
HCA 11th grade families
HCA 12th grade families
HCA 1st grade families
HCA 2nd grade families
HCA 3rd grade families
HCA 4th grade families
HCA 5th grade families
HCA 6th grade families
HCA 7th grade families
HCA 8th grade families
HCA 9th grade families
HCA Admissions
HCA Athletics
HCA Baseball Team
HCA Cricut Club
HCA Engineering
HCA Kindergarten families
HCA Preschool families
Health in Balance Chiropractic
Jenni Frain
Jesse Crognale
Joel Aurand
Kailey Weidman
Karly Schneiderwind
Kathy Volz
Kayla Lazzara
Kim Floyd
Kim Kuk
Lake Arrowhead Golf Course
Laura Zickert
Library Grandmas
Lucido Family
Luxury Escapes International
Lynfred Winery
MEI-Travel & Mouse Fan Travel
M.J. Miller & Co.
Noelle Hoffmeister
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Paintball Explosion
Renee English
Sam Kownacki
Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park
Sarah McCormick
Schaumburg Boomers
Schoenberg family
Smerek family
Top Shelf Sports Cards
Tracy Boldog
Vanessa Werneske
Vans Custard
Weidman family
Wines for Humanity
Yoga Six
41 N. Chiropractic Care and Soft Tissue Clinic
Thank you to each of these Gala 2023 committee members
Misty Behnken
Kelly Burke
Melissa Clegg
Kathleen Combs
Arleigh Paul
Kimberly Chung Lopez
Jessica Fischer
Heather Keller
Nicole Moore
Cristina Preda
Kelly Waltmire
Tricia Cho
Lauryn Miller
Jennie Labib
Kristy Weidman
Lisa Crowe
Thank you to each of these Gala 2023 student volunteers
Kenzie Weidman
Anja Schneiderwind
Alyssa Burke
Blake Barkow
Caleb Fast
Charlie Smerek
Daniel Winkelman
Madison Tatum
Maya Dagamac
Salome Simmons
Naomi Dobrescu
Madison Linta
Faith Macek
Rory Shepherd
Caleb Fast
Ashley Barkow
Izzy Abraham