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Messages to the Future

With a new roof being put in place, an invitation was given in St Stephen’s Church and on the St Stephen’s Project website to provide a message for a future generation to read. These messages are to be placed in a metal box and stored in a secure place in the roof space of St Stephen’s Church. It is expected this box will not be opened for many years.

Here are some of the messages that have been received so far:

● ‘Remember when things get tough there is always hope.’ RS Exeter

● ‘Cherish and preserve all good and beautiful things.’ R&MA Exeter

● ‘May God’s name be on all lips’ BP Exeter

● ‘May the Lord bless this Project to ensure that Christian worship continues here for centuries to come.’ A&SD Bedfordshire

● ‘With thanks to St Stephen’s – may it flourish.’ MG Chester

● ‘I hope this fantastic building project will ensure that St Stephen’s is able to continue its ministry for centuries to come.’ IH Manchester

● ‘Keep the faith.’ S&DH Crockernwell

● ‘In memory of my mother Olive B who loved this church.’ RH Exeter ● ‘In hope St Stephen’s stands for another 1000 years.’ KS & LP

● ‘1946 – 50 choirboy; 1953 – 55 Church Council member.’ TB Bedford

● ‘Treasure the quiet and harmonious. Keep your heart open to others.’ MS Exeter

● ‘Knowing the past helps to know the future.’ HN Exmouth

● ‘I hope for peace in the world.’ MEC Tiverton

● ‘Thank you for the part St Stephen’s - and the other central churches – play in the community.’ RW Exeter

● ‘Peace.’ Anon.

● ‘Keep up the good work - with hope you will succeed.’ V&DP Ipplepen

● ‘Think of peace when dealing with everyday life.’ S family, Lancashire

● ‘Remember the past, look to the future, live today in God’s way.’ PN Scotland

● ‘I hope you have as happy a life as I have had and that England is still a free place. God bless you.’ ECE Exeter

● ‘Preserve what you have and build for the future.’ JRT Salisbury

● ‘Protect our history.’ AR Exeter

● ‘St Stephen’s is still standing as a testament to doing good. God be with you.’ DF Bridport

● ‘Dear Lord, empower our children to cherish and love all people and our planet.’ WA Exeter

● ‘With God and faith there is life in abundance.’ P&VV Wallasey

● ‘A precious gift came to us – take care of it.’ VG Silverton

● ‘This is not a wish from the past but is in the eternal now. May peace be with you and all mankind.’ T. Paignton

● ‘Love, live, be kind.’ PS Silverton

● ‘May Christianity stay forever.’ GL Cheriton

● ‘Render to no man evil for evil.’ KMH Bodmin

● ‘Hold fast to that which is good.’ BFCH Bodmin

● Let us hope it stands for another 1000 years.’ MDE Reading

● ‘Keep ministering.’ J&DW Bristol

● ‘Please care for our history and nature.’ TE NSW Australia

● ‘May you continue for the next 1000 years.’ CR Budleigh Salterton

● ‘Go on for the next 1000 years. My first visit to Exeter was a few days after the ‘raid’ of 1942.’ FP Burnham-on-Sea

● ‘We hope this church stands for another 1000 years.’ P&BW Sidford

● ‘Hope for the future.’ DH Paignton

● ‘That this church survives another 1000 years.’ MW Sidmouth

● ‘Good luck.’ DR Lyme Regis

● ‘The churches must begin to preach the message of Jesus. “Love they neighbour” and to help build a peaceful tomorrow.’ NH Exmouth

● ‘God save the world for our children and all the coming generations.’ CK Hameln, Germany

● ‘As you are now so we once were. As we are now so you will be.’ S family Ide

● ‘Good luck for the future and many years to come.’ A&LT Liverpool

● ‘Only when the world concedes that God is all, with Jesus, our saviour, will peace descend and our labours will prosper.’ GB Bishopstone

● ‘I have sung here and attended concerts in this space. I hope those who open this can do so too. I am an atheist but this is a place for all people.’ AT Exeter

● ‘A place of peace for the next 1000 years.’ RB Exmouth

● ‘Cherish all animals.’ MAR Ottawa, Canada

● ‘Cherish the past for a happy future.’ CR Ottawa, Canada

● ‘Hope.’ JG Exeter

● ‘Keep going for a millennium.’ TD Exmouth

● ‘Adventures and possibilities.’ TH Exeter

● ‘Faith and religion must be kept alive because, in time, all physical things will pass away.’ ARG Exeter

● ‘Here’s to another thousand years.’ B family, Launceston

● ‘Another 1000 years.’ DM Honiton

● ‘To renew and keep alive the spirit of Christianity and believe in God throughout the kingdom and world.’ MS Exeter

● ‘A little help now will let the church continue for another 1000 years – hopefully.’ GS&TR Exeter

● ‘Preserve your history and learn from it.’ MS Exeter

● ‘I hope that it will be many years before this message is read and that by then my children and their children will be living in a peaceful world in which memories of 9/11, Irag etc. will long since have faded. TR London

● ‘In memory of GS 1925-83, GS 1916-93 CF 1958-2001.’ TB Tavistock

● ‘Cherish this place. It is part of all of us.’ SVP Silverton

● ‘A place of deep peace. Rest and behold the miracle of life.’ VF Clyst St Mary

● ‘May the Good News always be spread throughout the world.’ M&CW Reigate

● ‘Peace for all peoples of the world.’ M/H/R Devizes

● ‘May Gods work be always done and peace to our world always and in the years to come.’ IN Exeter

● ‘In memory of the role St Stephen’s played in the anti-apartheid struggle in Exeter.’ MEB Cape Town, South Africa

● ‘Be thankful for life.’ SH Yateley

● ‘Jesus Christ: the same yesterday, today and forever.’ MLB Sutton Coldfield

● ‘Here’s to the next 1000 years.’ CM Exeter

● ‘Keep telling the Good News – Jesus saves. Even shout it from your roof-top.’ K&JB Exeter

● ‘Continue reaching out with the love of Christ – to bless and be blessed.’ BB Poltimore

● ‘May God bless this church and all who worship here.’ DC Lydney

● ‘Thank God for his goodness in the past and trust Him for the future.’ D&F families, Newton Abbot

● ‘Be peaceful – sit in this ancient church from time to time and remember what the churches have done for our city.’ DT Topsham

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