39th Annual Benefit April 26, 2025 A “The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength” Nehemiah 8:10
LAKE CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL’S TH 39 ANNUAL BENEFIT AUCTION! Tonight, we gather as a community marked by joy—a joy that springs from God's faithfulness through generations and is lived out daily in the halls and hearts of Lake Center Christian School. It’s a joy rooted not in circumstance, but in the unshakable truth of God’s Word—a truth our students are learning, living, and sharing every day. “The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength” Nehemiah 8:10 Whether you’ve been part of Lake Center’s story for decades or are experiencing it for the first time tonight, your presence means so much. You are part of a Christ-centered legacy that began more than 78 years ago—one that God continues to bless, strengthen, and grow through faithful people like you. There's a joy at Lake Center that's hard to miss. It's in students learning to see the world through the lens of God's truth, in teachers who pour themselves into Christ-centered education, and on evenings like this when generosity and gratitude come together beautifully. With your support, we trust God to help us raise $150,000 for our operating and endowment funds. These resources are vital as we continue shaping young hearts and minds for lifelong learning and faithful service to Christ. As you enjoy the evening—bidding, laughing, fellowshipping—we pray you have the same joy we see in our students and staff daily. It's not just happiness—it is deep, abiding joy from walking closely with the Lord. This joy strengthens, uplifts, and unites—a joy rooted in knowing Jesus personally and trusting Him fully. "The joy of the Lord is your strength." — Nehemiah 8:10 With Grateful Hearts, Dr. Tim McAboy Head of School Mrs. Laura Kell Campus Special Events & Auction Coordinator Mrs. Emily Chesnic Campus Communications & Volunteer Coordinator
Platinum Gold Silver WALTER & RACHEL KLATT THE BURNER FAMILY T he Mungo Family THE MUNGO FAMILY Price match Bronze Thank You! THE BYLER FAMILY THE DAVIS FAMILY THE VENARGE FAMILY Program Ads Starkey & Runkle, LLC Malone University The River Radio Lakeside Chautauqua Amison Dental Group Hartville Sports Cards Inter-State Studio JEM Plumbing Inc The Frenchrooster Lamanna Tree Service Marketplace Designs Hartville Golf Cart Sunrise Massage Therapy Kern’s Home & Garden Anderson Remodeling & Design Hartville Thrift Shoppe
All activities below start at 4:30 PM and end at 5:45 PM Dinner Buffet Enjoy a delicious chicken dinner and a slice of homemade pie. Our volunteers will be serving beverages tableside. Thank you to Hartville Kitchen for donating tonight’s side dishes and desserts, and to Honadle’s Fine Chocolates for donating the favors. Homemade Soft Pretzel Sale $5 Each Stop by the Pretzel Table and enjoy a warm, buttery bite in honor of National Soft Pretzel Day! A longtime LCCS Auction favorite, pretzels can be purchased with your bid number or cash. Come hungry—bring a friend! Thank you to the Dishong, Lawver, and Kane families for preparing all the pretzels. “Come on Down!” and Play PLINKO $10 per disc Drop a disc and win a prize—every time! From Lake Center merch to handcrafted treasures made by our talented students and LCCS family businesses, there’s something special waiting behind each slot. It’s a fun way to support our school community and take home a meaningful keepsake! Hole-in-One Putt-Putt Challenge $15 for 1 putt or $20 for 2 putts Test your putting skills on a student-designed mini golf hole, created by Mrs. Emily Schroll’s Math Modeling & Reasoning class and selected by LCCS faculty! Sink a hole-in-one and win a Lake Center golf umbrella. Other student-created holes are available just for fun! Congratulations Rocky Valentine and Bailey Bernardo on winning best hole! Caricature Drawings by Donation Add fun to your night with a custom caricature by freshman artist Landon Kristoff! He’ll snap a quick photo and deliver your drawing later—no sitting needed. Offered by donation to support Lake Center! Note: Due to time limitations, caricature requests may close before 5:45 PM based on demand.
STARTS AT 5 PM AND ENDS AT 5:30 PM How it works 1. Run over to the Buy a Line Auction and find the item you would like to win. 2. Purchase “a line” for ($10-$50) depending on the items worth. (worth of items range from $50-$500) 3. You may purchase more than 1 line. 4. If your line is picked at 5:30PM you win that item at a great discounted price! #503 Crock-Pot® 3.5-Quart Casserole Crock Slow Cooker $10 per line Make meals easy with this versatile 3.5-quart Crock-Pot®—perfect for casseroles, desserts, and more. Use it on the counter or in the oven, then take it to go with the Cook & Carry locking lid for mess-free transport. Thanks to: Mrs. Amber Bowling #502 Family Game Night Basket $20 per line Get ready for endless fun with this all-in-one Family Game Night bundle! It includes a variety of classic and exciting games like Ka-Blab, Connect 4 Spin, Upwords, Rummikub, Twister Air, and more—plus an extra-large tote to keep everything organized for your next game night adventure! Thanks to: Mrs. Ellie Denissoff #504 Creation Museum Getaway $30 per line Enjoy 2 tickets to the Creation Museum in Kentucky, where biblical history comes alive! Includes an overnight stay at any Drury Hotel—plus, there’s one just 20 minutes from the museum for a convenient and relaxing stay. Thanks to: Answers in Genesis & Drury Hotels #500 Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds $40 per line Enjoy high-fidelity sound with Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode, and Personalized Spatial Audio—all powered by the advanced H2 chip. These Bluetooth earbuds feature USB-C charging, a hearing aid function, and a comfortable, secure fit for all-day use. Premium sound, smart features, and total convenience in one sleek package. Thanks to: Anonymous Donor #501 Dyson Digital Slim Cordless Vacuum $50 per line The Dyson Digital Slim is lightweight and powerful for whole-home cleaning. - Up to 40 minutes of run time - 0.1 gallon bin - 4.4 lbs Thanks to: Mrs. Terry Jo Hughes
All Online Items Close at 5:45pm Online Auction Online bidding is open. Scan the QR code to view items and bid! Register to Bid for Online Items You’ve been registered as an online bidder if you used a credit card to check in for tonight's Live Event. Just click the welcome text sent to your phone to get started. To register manually, visit lccs.com/auction. Online bidding requires a credit card. MAX Bidding Option The online auction has a Max Bidding option. Enter your highest bid, and the system will bid for you up to that amount. Bids can’t be changed or retracted. In a tie, the earliest max bid wins. Bid Assistance Need help bidding? See the Bid Assistant by the Online Auction items. Payment Processing Your credit card on file will be charged on Tuesday, April 30, 2025, for all items purchased. To help support the maximum fundraising for the school, bidders are requested to cover the 4% credit card processing fee. To avoid the credit card processing fee, you can change your payment method to cash or check by notifying Mrs. Laura Kell at lkell@lccs.com by NOON on April 30, 2025. Once credit cards have been charged, refunds cannot be issued. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Laura Kell at 330-807-4609. Lake Center Christian School is in Hartville, Ohio (EIN#34-0973906). For contributions where no goods or services were received, 100% of your donation may be tax-deductible. Donors who purchased items at the annual auction may claim a charitable contribution deduction for the excess of the purchase price paid for an item over its fair market value. A tax receipt will be emailed to you after the auction closes. Please consult with your financial advisor to determine the tax benefits of your donation. These donations will also be included in your school yearend giving statement. ONLINE AUCTION ITEMS LISTED IN BACK OF PROGRAM!
LAKE CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mission Statement At Lake Center, we exist to assist Christian families and their churches in equipping students for lifelong learning and service to Christ. Our mission and core values remind us of what makes Lake Center different and are the driving forces behind everything we do.
All Guests are Asked to Be in their Seats by 6 pm WELCOME & PRAYER Emcee, Mr. Eric Schroll and Head of School, Dr. Tim McAboy ND 2 GRADE LCCS STUDENT PERFORMANCE Rejoice in the joyful voices of our LCCS 2nd grade students, led by our K–4th Grade Music Teacher, Mrs. Janet Eddins. Their performance is a beautiful reflection of why we’re gathered tonight—a reminder that even our young students are being filled with the joy and truth found only in Jesus Christ. LCCS 2nd Grade Students: Reagan Geiser, Phoebe Gorham, Madison Greene, Emmaline Helmick, Sophia Lorenz, Paetyn Lowden, Rylee Nutter, Mikaya Patrick, Lia Rosa, Lily Kell, Gennavive Smith, Hazel Spickard, and Eisely Viscounte SPONSOR THANK YOU Head of School, Dr. Tim McAboy Volunteer Thank You Campus Special Programs and Auction Coordinator, Mrs. Laura Kell Special Alumni Guest: Chris McQuistion Lake Center is excited to welcome back LCCS graduate and Contemporary Christian artist Chris McQuistion. Now a worship pastor at Belmont Christian Church in Virginia, Chris will perform his song “I Got Joy,” echoing this year’s theme: “The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength.” He credits Lake Center for building his faith and inspiring his musical ministry. LCCS SECONDARY THEATER STUDENT SKIT Not sure what to do - or what not to do - during a live auction? Sit back and enjoy this fun parody skit, performed by our secondary theatre students and directed by our 5th–12th Grade Choral Music and Play Director, Mrs. Brooke Arbaugh. With humor and creativity, they’ll walk you through all the do’s and don’ts for a successful auction night! LCCS Secondary Students: Autumn Griffith (Host), Aaron Griffith (Joe), Anne Lazor (Sue), and Addie Westfall (Mary)
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM LIVE AUCTION Live items begin at Item No. 600 All purchases must be paid in full and taken home the night of the auction. Your bid number must be visible to the spotters to win the item. Cashiers are located in the east side hallway near the concession stand for check-out. Thank you to Emcee Mr. Eric Schroll and KIKO Auctioneers for donating their services this evening. Thank you to Branch Productions LLC for running tonight’s sound and AV. MULTIPLE SALE OF ITEMS If we have multiple sales, the highest bidder will have first choice, then the back bidder, etc., until all items are sold. Multiple sale items will be sold at the highest bidder’s price. Call To Action Items When you give to Lake Center's Annual Auction, you're not just supporting our school—you're helping students come to know Jesus and commit to following Him all their lives. Your generosity helps cover essential operating expenses needed to continue to shape minds and hearts for Christ. But what does that look like? It looks like: Lights on in every classroom and hallway Salt for icy sidewalks so students stay safe Spatulas flipping pancakes in our bustling kitchen Band-aids for little knees and elbows Clay for budding artists Pencils for taking notes in band class Referees for spirited basketball games New Bibles for students learning God's Word Buses rolling out to serve our community And the salaries of dedicated teachers whose experience adds up to more than 1,045 combined years in the classroom Tonight, you have a special opportunity. Our Call to Auction items provide meaningful ways to memorialize your gift. Whether it's a symbolic spatula, light bulb, or teachers’ beloved flair pens —your winning bid helps keep Lake Center Christian School stocked with tools, resources, and godly educators who pour knowledge and the love of the Lord into our students daily. Auction conclusion Closing worship song and prayer led by Campus Pastor Mr. Jeff Knori with special guest Chris McQuistian
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