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.

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 ...

After the State Funeral in Washington, President Carter’s body will be flown home to Georgia, and to the final farewell in his beloved hometown of Plains. A central piece of that last goodbye will be ...

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.

Fr. Pablo Migone, Vicar for Mission Advancement for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah and pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes ...

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 ...

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.

The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will conclude on Thursday with services in Washington, D.C. and his hometown of Plains, Georgia.

Maranatha Baptist, President Jimmy Carter's church in Plains, Georgia, is where Carter would teach Sunday school to visitors ...

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.

ATLANTA - Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia, held its first Sunday service Jan. 5 following the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. Known for his faith and service, Carter taught ...