And, despite being in the midst of an undoubtedly grueling cancer treatment regimen, Carter has given no indication he intends to skip any of his long scheduled Sunday school teaching slots – what many church members refer to as “Jimmy Sundays”.
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The turnout was so big that Carter gave a second sermon at a nearby high school for another 150 people after his speech at the church.
Carter discussed his health momentarily before starting the lesson.
Three days after Carter began receiving treatment for brain cancer, the world will be listening to what the former leader of the free world will say about the mysteries of faith as his own life hangs in the balance.
Most of the lesson revolved around “agape”, the kind of love Jesus displayed. By publicly combating with grace and grit the melanoma most cancers that has been present in his liver and mind, Carter is trying to extend his exceptional life whereas additionally main others by instance. “People were tuned in and focused, and were receptive to his entire lesson”.
“And we have hundreds of visitors who come to see the curiosity of a politician teaching the Bible”, he said, interrupted by laughter at the press conference, “so I continue that”.
The crowd filled the small church’s sanctuary and overflow room, but with more than 800 people in line – some from as far away as Guatemala – there wasn’t enough room for everyone.
The 90-year-old former president taught Sunday school in his hometown for the first time since he disclosed on Thursday that his cancer had spread to his brain.
“Life goes on”, stated Jan Williams, an in depth good friend and a member of Carter’s church. Despite the negative news, Carter showed up Sunday morning at a small Baptist church in George and taught a Bible class.
Cricket Keating said Carter’s “irrepressible joy” made the trip from her home in Columbus, Ohio, worthwhile.
“She’s going to get the schedule she’s always wanted”, said Jason Carter.
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“He was wonderful. I feel uplifted”, Chet said, holding his wife’s hand. “But orient yourself to love the person, no matter who it might be, that’s in front of you at any particular time”.
