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Local couple, Steven and Margot
Biggs, are off to serve with Mission
A PILOT Aviation Fellowship (MAF) in
Liberia, Africa, from 2019.
Steven, a commercial pilot, gained his license
and started his flying career at a young
age, which he had always planned to use in
mission aviation. Margot is a highly skilled and
experienced nurse and has always felt the call
to serve by using her medical skills.
In 1995 they moved to Melbourne where
Steven completed the Mission Aviation course NORTH LAKES HOTEL
at the Bible College of Victoria before returning
to Brisbane to raise their three boys, one of Opens its' Doors
whom you may recall reading about in the first
edition of North Lakes Now, after a horrific car
crash which nearly claimed his life.
and Steven continued his flight training and The new North Lakes Hotel is a ‘must visit’ for every local.
Margot was a full-time mother before joining
Mission Aviation Fellowship in 2000. They
began serving in Arnhem Land, firstly at Elcho
North Lakes Hotel. Boasting intimate 46 room accommodation, Boardwalk Restaurant & Bar, outdoor café, and conference/function spaces
Island and then Gove. In 2004 Steven served for North Lakes is now a true satellite city with the completion and opening of the much anticipated hotel by Lake Eden, the Best Western Plus
a short time with Mission Aviation Fellowship with a view, guests are assured personalised service in serene surroundings and accessibility to North Lakes town centre!
in Southern Africa, igniting his passion for the The Boardwalk Restaurant & Bar is open to the public and presents a great spot to enjoy drinks and nibbles with friends or colleagues as
region and furthering his desire to provide the sun sets over the lake. Dine into the night and treat yourselves to the hospitality and atmosphere hotel guests enjoy.
the services that the people of the region so Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Boardwalk Restaurant and Café offers the upmarket alternative that North Lakes locals
desperately need. have been craving. There are nine multi-purpose conference rooms available and plenty of catering options to suit your group.
Getting married? With several bookings already taken, it seems that Lake Eden and the North Lakes Hotel will be the venue of choice, with
Steven and Margot returned to Brisbane in the perfect ceremony location, reception for up to two hundred guests and boutique accommodation.
2004 for education opportunities for their
three boys. Steven worked as an Associate @northlakeshotel.com.au 22 Lakefield Drive, North Lakes (07) 3180 2888
Pastor and since 2008 has worked as a Police
Officer. Margot works as a Clinical Nurse in a
busy hospital emergency department. Queensland’s First New Style ARB Store
A NURSE Their three boys, now adults, have completed
high school and have moved onto work and
higher education.
For a long time, Steven and Margot have felt a
strong desire to return to Mission Aviation and
with the boys now adults, they are extremely
keen to use their respective skills to be of
service once again.
Steven will be flying to remote areas to provide
medical services and Margot will be working
alongside him to provide those services
utilising her extensive nursing experience.
For over seventy years, MAF have served
in essentials of life as well as medical care,
isolated people via aircraft to bring in the
emergency food, and Christian hope. For these
communities in remote areas, flying is not a
Africa To follow the story of Steven and Margot Bruce Hwy adventure Diamond Jubilee Way NORTH LAKES
luxury, but a lifeline.
your
Biggs and learn more about Mission Aviation
Fellowship, like their Facebook page, ‘The
awaits
3491 6900
Biggs go African’ - www.facebook.com/
apilotandanurse or visit - www.maf.org.au/
biggs
North Lakes
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help them deliver care to people in places of facebook.com/arbnorthlakes
deepest human need.
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