Come to the Table

Come to the Table 2025

A large crowd of men and women are sitting at a long table with flowers on it.

March 22, 2025

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Central Energy

2030 Gregg St., Columbia

For ticket availability, please email Dede.Ruff@BenLippen.com

Come to the Table is Ben Lippen School’s premier fundraising event, bringing together parents and the community in support of Christian education. This memorable evening features a fellowship dinner, a special program, online silent and live auctions, and a renewed commitment to our shared vision. Whether you attend, bid, donate, or volunteer, your participation directly enriches the educational experience for our students and faculty.

Silent Auction

Opens Friday, March 14th at 9:00 a.m.

Closes Sunday, March 23rd at 9:00 p.m.

Will you join us in support of Christian education?

Fund the Mission

The online and live auctions are fun, but we know you give for a greater purpose. Fund the Mission is your opportunity to invest directly in our students and teachers. Whether or not you attend or bid, your giving makes an eternal difference.

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FAQ

What's included in the evening?

At the event:

There's a time of fellowship before a seated dinner by Loosh Culinaire. 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.

What's the dress for this evening?

How do I access the online auction?

The silent, online auction is OPEN and new items have been added.

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.

The live auction is in-person only at the fundraising dinner.

How do I bid on the live auction?

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

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

How do I pick up the auction item I won?

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 picked up from Boarding House 3A:

Monday, Mar. 24th 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. or
Tuesday, Mar. 25th - Wednesday, Mar. 26th: 8:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Non-physical items may be emailed to you. To pickup up an item outside of the times listed, please contact Tina Moore to arrange pickup at 803-414-2659.

To get to 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.

Thank you to our supporting partners!

Presenting Sponsor

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