Advance Lake Center Christian School’s Eternal Impact at Annual Auction
By: Emily Chesnic, Campus Communications & Volunteer Coordinator
Gather for Lake Center Christian’s 38th Annual Auction to celebrate the school’s past and present and raise funds for the future. The online auction is Wednesday, April 17-27, and a live dinner auction is Saturday, April 27, from 4-8 PM, at Lake Center Christian School in Hartville.
Mrs. Laura Kell, Auction Coordinator, said the auction will highlight Lake Center’s rich, 77-year history and its “beautiful” body of believers.This includes the students, families, faculty, and staff. The live event also will emphasize what is ahead for LCCS. Lake Center’s mission remains firm: to assist Christian families and their churches in equipping students for lifelong learning and service to Christ. Christ. The school graduates young adults who are future-ready, service-oriented, biblically educated, and eager to make a godly imprint on the world.
This year’s auction theme “Rooted in Truth, Growing in Faith, Walking in Christ” focuses on Lake Center’s calling to help raise generations of difference makers. The theme is based on Colossians 2:6-7 – “Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.”
Mrs. Kell said her family was led by God to accept employment and enroll their children at LCCS, a K-12 private Christian school. They are excited to honor God with their contributions this year and witness His plans unfold for LCCS.
Auction Sponsors Champion Lake Center’s Mission
The auction, a longstanding tradition, is the fundraising event at Lake Center Christian School and is made possible with the support of community stakeholders who champion the biblical foundation laid by LCCS. Lake Center appreciates the Auction Sponsors through Feb. 27: Hartville Kitchen; Hartville Hardware & Lumber; The Christ Foundation; Splish Splash Auto Bath; The K Company inc.; Intech Computer Solutions; the Amy Wengerd Group; Sitelogic; Kern’s Florist and Greenhouse; That Plumber; Amison Dental; Inter-State Studios; Spoonhower Orthodontics; and the Byler, Venarge and Kane families.
Seeking Testimonies of Impact
This year’s auction will feature short testimonials from current and past Lake Center students, faculty, and families on how LCCS has positively impacted their faith walk.
For example, Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan and Danielle Washburn shared why they appreciate partnering with Lake Center for their son’s kindergarten experience.
“So far, we’ve seen him grow in his understanding of letters, and numbers, and even start to read. What has been most exciting is listening to him sing songs about God’s love for him that he is learning in the classroom,” the couple said of their student, Wesley.
Have a favorite memory, picture, or faculty member who made a difference? Submit a one-minute video or written story by email to [email protected].
Additional Auction Details
The online auction features over 200 items and will have staggered closing times. View the items and bid at www. lccs.com/auction.
The auction kicks off with a Christian fellowship hour from 4-5 PM. Participate in a silent auction and view historical school items. Mrs. Kell announced Lake Center’s “beloved and nostalgic” hot, soft pretzels are being sold during this time for $5.
A meal from 5-6 PM and reserved seating is included in the $25 Live Auction ticket. Online and live auction items will be in the gymnasium to browse. The Live Auction commences at 6 PM. Guests can bid on various items and experiences, including K-8 sponsored class baskets and senior high sponsored Helping Hands Baskets. The Helping Hands Baskets are filled with items to benefit local non-profit organizations, with funds collected used to support LCCS. Before the event ends at 8 PM, guests will hear about Lake Center’s unwavering dedication to Kingdom-building and how they can help advance it.
The Auction supports Lake Center’s current operating budget and endowment fund to provide classroom resources, advance academic excellence, and help every student develop their Christian character. Sponsors, givers, and participants directly assist in cultivating lifelong. learners and servants of God. Visit www.lccs.com/auction to engage as a sponsor, donate an item, purchase tickets to attend the live event, preview items, and register to bid.
The Lake Center Christian School Auction will feature short testimonials on how LCCS is positively impacting faith and family. Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan and Danielle Washburn chose Lake Center for their son’s kindergarten experience to keep him in a local, Christian environment where his academic education includes spiritual growth, they said. Submit a one-minute video or written Lake Center testimonial for the auction, too, by email to [email protected].
