Stephanie Kelso-Devey
Stephanie is the newest member of FPC; joining as a member of the board in 2020.
In 2019, she travelled with Aaron Farrell to Jinja, Uganda. The trip was initiated to meet with Pastors Michael and Sharon Kamya and visit the rural area of Bugembe. In 2010, Dennis and Stephanie Devey were drawn to purchase a small piece of land in Bugembe, which became..."The Land of Hope."
Since then, Praise Fellowship Christian Centre has been operating and serving the community through the dedication and caring of Pastors Michael & Sharon. Their passion for serving their community is inspirational and a continued reminder that working together, we can help stop the poverty cycle.
With the support of international funding, largely from Rotary Clubs in Guelph, ON and individual donors, a fresh water tap, latrines and medical triage centre were installed on the Land, accessible to the community at large. Known as a safe place, women and children often flock there for refuge.
Orphaned children are sponsored and educated. Primary, Secondary and Vocational students have been given life saving opportunities, through their studies.
Today, Stephanie and her husband Dennis, continue to advocate for the good works and progress being made in this small community, helping raise awareness and funds for ongoing projects.
The Covid-19 global pandemic restricted travel abroad and the ever growing need for support in our local community multiplied. Through the Forgotten People Connection, Stephanie and Dennis remain faithful to serving those in need locally.
