Come to the Table is a time to renew our vision for Christian education, strengthen our ties as a community, and raise support for our mission of educating students educating and graduating students who are equipped to represent Jesus in culture through personal knowledge of Him and His truth.

At the event:

There's a time of fellowship before a seated dinner. There will be special performances by our Bluegrass band, our High School Honors Choir, and other students. The evening also includes a live auction and a fund the mission giving opportunity.

Before the event:

Be sure to check out the silent, online auction. It opens the week before the event and closes on Sunday, March 23 at 9:00 pm.

All proceeds go to support Ben Lippen School.

Come to the Table is dressy casual. We want you to feel comfortable and festive for this event. It's a special evening for our community. For more visual ideas, see the picture gallery at the bottom of this page.

The silent, online auction opens Friday, March 14th at 9:00am and closes Sunday, March 23rd at 9:00pm. It's easy to participate! Click link, select the Auction tab at the top, then click Register to Bid and follow the prompts to set up your profile. You can mark your preferred items, monitor the bids, and increase your bids manually or automatically in your settings. Detailed descriptions and photos will be available for each item online. You do not need to be present at the event to bid on the silent auction. Our online, silent auction is hosted on GiveButter. 

You can

• preview items
• set up your profile
• select your auction preferences

To preview auction items or register to bid, click here.

To register to bid:

• select the Auction tab at the top
• click Register to Bid
• follow the prompts to complete your profile 

*Reminder: Physical items are for pickup from Ben Lippen.

The proceeds of both auctions support Ben Lippen School and our mission of Christian education.

Live auction bidding takes place during the event with auctioneer extraordinaire, Jeremy Wooten, a Ben Lippen parent.. All attendees will receive an auction paddle to make their bids. This one gets exciting with fast-paced action and lots of laughter as the items at this auction are some of the most sought-after. You must be present to bid on the live auction.

The proceeds of both the auction support Ben Lippen School and our mission of Christian education.

To preview auction items, click here or consult the event booklet.

Live auction items are paid for and picked up at the end of the event on Saturday, March 22nd. These items will be on hand.

Silent auction items should be claimed the week immediately after the event. These can be picked up at the Lakeside Boarding House 3A on the Monticello Road campus. Non-physical items may be emailed to you. To pickup up an item outside of the times listed below, please contact Tina Moore to arrange pickup at 803-414-2659.

Monday, Mar. 24th 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 25th - Wednesday, Mar. 26th: 8:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

To get to Lakeside Boarding House 3A, go past the entrance to the Lower School. As you come down the hill, take the first right. 3A is the last house on the left near the dumpster. 

All current Ben Lippen parents, faculty, and staff are invited to this community event. It's a great opportunity for you to invite prospective families to join us or encourage new families to come with you to get better connected. Tickets are required for all attendees.

You can purchase a "Teacher Ticket" with your ticket purchase. These are given to our beloved faculty as gifts to encourage them to attend. More details are on the ticket form under Buy Tickets.

As a gentle reminder, this is an adult-only event. Our high school students make great babysitters for parents to enjoy this night out.

Yes! Volunteers are a vital part of making this event meaningful for our community. There are many opportunities to volunteer and share your gifts and talents with others. Complete the signup form below to let us know your area of interest.

Volunteer opportunities still exist for community engagement, pre-event prep, event setup, and reset.