04/24/2026
Join us in holding our neighboring community in prayer as they navigate the days, weeks, and months ahead.
Lord, have mercy. Hear our Prayer.
Today, our hearts are heavy.
We grieve the loss of one of our seniors, Martha Odom, following yesterday’s off-campus tragedy. We continue to lift in prayer the two students who are healing, as well as the two additional students who were present.
Ascension Episcopal School carries this cross together— we are holding one another close with an immense amount of faith and love.
Her classmates, Ascension faculty, and our Blue Gator families remember Martha as a joyful presence whose kindness and infectious enthusiasm brought light to all who knew her.
In the midst of sorrow, we are reminded: “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18)
We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from near and far. Our priority at this time is to care for the hearts and minds of our students, families, and staff.
🙏 We ask for continued prayers—for healing, for peace, and for the strength to carry one another forward.
