10/22/2026
With All Hallows’ Eve just around the corner, halos were entirely optional, though many of you were spotted wearing one anyway! As All Saints’ Day approaches, we are reminded to ask: What is a saint? My understanding is that a saint is, in essence, someone who gives life to others. All Saints’ Day offers a meaningful opportunity to remember those who touched our lives through quiet service, a steady presence in difficult times, and faithful responses to God’s call.
That spirit was alive and well on Wednesday at Mayport Market! Our 24 volunteers distributed 6,084 pounds of food, serving 226 families and 714 neighbors in our community. Every bag of groceries represented more than food—it was a reminder that kindness, compassion, and God’s love were being shared in a very tangible way.
Thank you to 913 Church for welcoming us so warmly into our new home, and to BEAM, Palms Presbyterian, Southside Christian Church, and every volunteer whose generosity made this day possible.
Angels and saints were all around us. Sometimes, they even handed you a bag of groceries.
[Credit: Carol Barbour]