In this Nov. 3, 2019, file photo, former President Jimmy Carter teaches Sunday school at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Ga.

In this Nov. 3, 2019, file photo, former President Jimmy Carter teaches Sunday school at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Ga.

Credit: AP Photo/John Amis, File

Former President Jimmy Carter left his hometown of Plains for one last time on Saturday.  Mourners lined the route to Atlanta.

Maranatha Baptist Church held its first Sunday school lesson since Carter's death.  His niece asked for prayers for the family.

Meanwhile, in Atlanta, thousands of people are paying their final respects to Carter as he lies in repose at the Carter Center.

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