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Louisiana Church Offering Drive-Thru Prayers

LAFAYETTE, La. (CBS) -- This Easter weekend in Lafayette, Louisiana, there's a different kind of drive-thru.

Not one offering food or drink, but instead offering prayers.

Hundreds stopped by the Louisiana Avenue United Methodist Church to take advantage of the unique service.

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For three years they've faithfully prayed for anyone who pulls up.

Ninety-three-year-old Mary Theresa King says she's a prayer warrior.

"Praying for people because that's my duty," said King. "God asked me to pray for others, just not for one, but pray for everybody."

With a hand to hold and a quick prayer, this congregation believes their prayers can bring hope to others beyond their church walls.

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