40 Year Celebration

NOVEMBER 2-3, 2024
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY

Join in the celebration!

Join us as we celebrate 40 incredible years of H2O Church at Bowling Green State University! Our theme for this special event is "Celebration that will Reflect, Reconnect, Refresh, and Recall." This milestone event will take place on November 2-3, 2024, at Bowling Green State University.

Reflect: Look back on what God has done over the past four decades.
Reconnect: Reunite with H2O Church alumni, staff, and community members.
Refresh: Spend time in worship and fellowship, renewing our spirits.
Recall: Sharing a vision for the future, focusing on reaching the next generation.


EVENT DETAILS

FRIDAY, NOV 1

Heading to Bowling Green early and looking to make the most of your time? 

We're gathering interest and planning for a casual, family-friendly hangout on Friday evening, and we’d love to see you there. 

When you RSVP for the banquet, let us know if you are interested in a Friday evening gathering as well!

Stay tuned for more details!

SATURDAY, NOV 2

Afternoon (1-4pm): The celebration will kick off on Saturday with various activities designed to help us reconnect and reminisce about our days at BGSU. You can look forward to kid-friendly activities as well as adult gathering spots conducive for conversation, complete with snacks and beverages.

Evening: (5pm Social Hour; 6-8pm Dinner & Presentation: Bowen Thompson Union Ballroom) 
Saturday evening will feature a special celebration dinner and presentation, with childcare available for the kids (12 & under). Check in for childcare begins at 5:30pm. Dinner will be buffet style with options available for gluten sensitive and vegetarian diets. Children in childcare will be provided with pizza and fruit. Parking on campus is free on the weekend. 

An RSVP is required for this event and open to age 13+. 
$40/per plate (13 years +) and $5/per child in childcare (12 & Under).

Please RSVP by OCT 11, 2024 to reserve your table reservation.

SUNDAY, NOV 3

Continue celebrating with us on Sunday morning by joining us at one of our church services. H2O has two venues in Bowling Green:

9:00AM & 10:30AM: Downtown Venue (252 S Main St, BG)
H2O Kids (Babies-6th Grade) is available during both Downtown services. If it is your first time, please come 15 minutes early and head downstairs where one of our awesome volunteers will get you connected to the right place!
PARKING for our Downtown Venue is available in three locations: US Post Office, Huntington Bank, & On-Street parking. See our Sundays page for more information.

11:30AM: Campus Venue (Bowen Thompson Union Ballroom)
PARKING is free on campus on the weekend. Lots 7A-D off of Thurstin Ave. are the closet to the Bowen Thompson Student Union. Enter the Union up the large concrete steps in Lot 7A

Consider a Donation

At H2O Church, we are committed to honoring God by faithfully stewarding the gifts He has entrusted to us. Your financial contributions—whether through tithes, offerings, or donations—are essential in sustaining our mission and supporting our efforts to reach the next generation with the gospel.

We invite you to consider partnering with us through a one-time or recurring gift. Your support will directly contribute to the ongoing needs of our church, including the expenses for this upcoming event. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Hotel Reservations

If you are interested in hotel information with group rates, a block of rooms has been reserved at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 1544 East Wooster Street, Bowling Green. Book through this link by Oct 1 to receive a group rate.

Additionally, an events page was created that features discounts for various hotels in the area. The rates can fluctuate and sell out at any time, so it is recommended that you book sooner than later.

Other hotels in Bowling Green include:

Holiday Inn Express (419-353-5500); 2150 Wooster St. Bowling Green
Home2Suites (419-969-3500); 1630 E Wooster St, Bowling Green
Hampton Inn (419-353-3464); 142 Campbell Hill Rd, Bowling Green