Jimmy Carter's beloved Maranatha Baptist Church to host final farewell service
Former President Jimmy Carter taught Sunday school at a modest church in his hometown of Plains for more than 40 years. On Jan. 9, it will host a final farewell service for the former president.
Jimmy Carter returns to Plains, is honored at Maranatha Baptist Church before burial
Katie Tucker/The Telegraph Around 50 family and friends witnessed the last public display of honor for Carter when the motorcade arrived around 5 p.m. at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains. They stood at the front of the vehicle procession as 21 F-18s with ...
Live updates: Jimmy Carter funeral service takes place at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia
10:24 a.m.: Grandson Joshua Carter recalled the former president's years of teaching Sunday school at Marantha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia. He said that Carter would often share news during his classes, connecting the former president's faith with his desire to help those in need.
Maranatha Baptist Church members gather for first service after former Pres. Jimmy Carter’s death
Right now, our hearts are heavy around here,” said Kim Fuller, who took over Sunday School lessons for her uncle. “They are heavy across the world.”
Order of final service for Jimmy Carter at his home church
Among the invited guests to the private service include Carter's family, members of the Maranatha Baptist Church and Plains-area family and friends of the Carter's.
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