Leaving Switzerland

Today we had the last vaccination shots for whatever we need in PNG. We’re glad that’s done. Nobody really enjoyed it, oh wonder. But now we’re basically ready for our departure next week on Wednesday, June 22. That is health wise. We still have packing to do and an apartment to tidy up. Fortunately, friends and family have taken over the moving and cleaning, which is a terrific help. That way, we can stay in the apartment till we leave.

Our first stop is going to be Three Hills, Canada where Markus will renew the instrument rating (which is only good for two years at a time). We are able to sit a house during our stay of one month, which, of course, is very nice, since we will have everything we and the kids need. Many thanks to the Penners.

On July 20, we will be heading to Cairns, Australia for an orientation and flight standardisation course. This will take approx two month, but it depends on how fast Markus’ flying skills return, after not flying for more than a year.

So somewhen around the end of September we are going to head for Papua New Guinea, provided the visas are issued by this time.

3-3-3 Joelle turns Three 3-3-3

Last Friday we celebrated Joelle's third birthday.

Joelle turns three

The Steamtrain-Cake by Grandpa

Pictures of Gian Martyn

Gian Martyn is with us for a little more than a fortnight now and as promised, here are some more pictures of him. Gian (“Gi” is said like J in July, “a” is said like A in arc) is the Swiss-Italien version of John and means "God is gracious". Martyn has, as with all our kid's names, something to do with his parents. This time it is another form of Markus.

Gian Martyn Bischoff

!! Support – 100% !!

We just reached a support level of 100%. This is absolutely amazing! Many thanks to everyone who helps in enabling us to serve overseas. And many thanks to God for His loving care. He is good!

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (Mat 6:33)