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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, Jimmy Carter's hometown church in Plains, had its first Sunday service since Carter died. His niece taught Sunday school.

The Rev. Ashley Guthas says she was not drawn by the spotlight on Maranatha Baptist and is enjoying the small town charms.