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.
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.”
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Maranatha Baptist Church holds first church service since President Carter's death
MBC was founded in the late 1970s and held its first service on May 22, 1977, during the first year of Carter’s presidency.
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As former President Jimmy Carter was lying in repose at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Maranatha Baptist Church held its first Sunday service since Carter passed away one week ago.
Parishioners at Maranatha Baptist Church remember Jimmy Carter during Sunday service
Sunday services at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains were a poignant gathering of prayer and remembrance. Jimmy Carter taught Sunday school at the church for more than 30 years and congregants spent the Sunday following his death at the age of 100 honoring his legacy of faith,
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Maranatha Baptist Church member and friend reflects on Jimmy Carter’s lasting legacy
Former President Jimmy Carter’s longtime church, Maranatha Baptist, is preparing to bid farewell to the hometown hero. WSAV spoke with church leaders about how the small congregation is preparing a service on the world stage.
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Maranatha Baptist, Jimmy Carter's hometown church in Plains, had its first Sunday service since Carter died. His niece taught Sunday school.