Manning Baptist Church along with the Food Ministry recently honored three retirees of the Ministry: Trustee Leroy Eason, Sister Josephine Eason, and Sister Magnolia T. Williams. Together, the three retirees had contributed a total of forty-four years. Trustee Leroy Eason, who was chairperson, 16 years, Sister Josephine Eason, 16 years and Sister Magnolia T. Williams, 12 years. The Manning Baptist Food Ministry distributes food boxes on the third Tuesday of each month from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Dr. Rodney L. McCorkle, Sr. is the pastor of Manning Baptist Church.