There’s something beautifully unusual about our JMA tradition here in Mossley – something that speaks to the enduring nature of love and faith across generations.
For many years, Mildred Wallace has been the faithful guardian of our Junior Mission for All boxes, overseeing their distribution and collection with quiet dedication. But what makes our JMA story special isn’t just Mildred’s commitment – it’s the remarkable way our community has embraced this mission.

A Mossley Tradition Like No Other

In most churches, JMA boxes are carried by children, filled with their pocket money and brought back brimming with excitement. In Mossley, we’ve created something different, something deeper. Parents and grandparents who once took out boxes for their little ones continue the tradition long after those children have grown. They still collect in their names, still contribute to global mission work, still hold fast to that connection.
Perhaps it’s because our children will always be our children, no matter their age. Perhaps it’s because once you’ve invested in someone’s faith journey, you can’t quite let go. Whatever the reason, it’s a testament to love that refuses to fade and faith that spans the years.

Time to Return Your Boxes

Mildred is now calling for all JMA boxes to be returned over the next few weeks so they can be counted and lodged before Christmas. Each box, whether it’s been collecting coins for a five-year-old or a fifty-year-old, represents prayers, sacrifice, and a commitment to supporting mission work around the world.

An Invitation to Continue the Legacy

While we sadly don’t have children’s programmes or regular young attendance at our church, the JMA legacy doesn’t have to end in Mossley. If you have a child or grandchild, a niece or nephew even – whether they live near or far, whether they’re toddlers or teenagers – you could take out a box in their name.
You’d be:
• Supporting vital mission work throughout the world
• Keeping the JMA tradition alive in our church
• Creating a tangible connection between your loved one and our global Methodist family
• Investing in their spiritual inheritance, even from a distance
It’s a gift that keeps giving – teaching generosity, building awareness of God’s work worldwide, and maintaining a thread of faith that connects generations.

Learn More About JMA

Methodist Church in Ireland – World Mission & JMA Discover how JMA supports mission work across the globe:
https://irishmethodist.org/world-mission-jma

JMA Interactive Video A wonderful resource showing how JMA engages children with mission:
https://vimeo.com/1117132482/2c26972c2c

The History of Junior Mission for All Explore the rich heritage of this Methodist tradition:
https://www.methodistheritage.org.uk/methodist-history/youth-and-education/junior-mission-for-all-jma/

Methodist Church in Britain – JMA Resources Current information and support for JMA participation:
https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/junior-mission-for-all/

If you’d like to return your JMA box or take out a new one in a child or grandchild’s or relatives name, please speak with Mildred or contact the church leadership team.