{"id":70505,"date":"2025-12-04T01:10:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T06:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=70505"},"modified":"2025-12-04T01:10:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T06:10:51","slug":"batavia-30th-annual-service-of-prayer-remembrance-held-on-wednesday-evening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/12\/04\/batavia-30th-annual-service-of-prayer-remembrance-held-on-wednesday-evening\/","title":{"rendered":"BATAVIA\/30th Annual Service of Prayer & Remembrance held on Wednesday evening"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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H.E. Turner & Co., Bohm-Calarco-Smith, and Burdett & Sanford Funeral Homes\u00a0held their 30th Annual Service of Prayer & Remembrance on Wednesday, December 3rd, at\u00a0Northgate Free Methodist Church, on Bank Street Road in Batavia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The annual gathering provides families with a meaningful way to honor loved ones during the holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cEach year, families tell us how meaningful this service is as they navigate the holidays,\u201d said J<\/strong>ustin Calarco-Smith of H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home. \u201cFor some, it marks their first Christmas without someone they love. For others, returning annually has become a comforting tradition that helps them feel connected and supported.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A candle was lit in memory of each loved one and remained illuminated throughout the service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The service was also available via live stream for those joining from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This service included music, prayer, scripture, the reading of names, the tolling of the bell in remembrance, and a message of hope delivered by Reverend John Keller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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H.E. Turner & Co., Bohm-Calarco-Smith, and Burdett & Sanford Funeral Homes\u00a0held their 30th Annual Service of Prayer & Remembrance on Wednesday, December 3rd, at\u00a0Northgate Free Methodist Church, on Bank Street Road in Batavia. The annual gathering provides families with a meaningful way to honor loved ones during the holiday season. \u2026<\/p>\n

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