Our first Fall picnic went pretty well. It was a little windy/dusty. But all had a good time. Elk chili, softball, big subs. Good times. :)

Check out the pics from a fun event we did this past spring. For the second year in a row, we set up a booth at our local community fair and did free face painting, spin art, and balloon animals. The kids love it.

Don't have many new pics right now. So, here are some blasts from the past. If you have photos to submit, go for it.

Scott and Becky's pooch

Hey Folks, our pastor just got a brand new camera and is excited to be a part of the photoblog. The blog is open to anyone. So if you have some pics, send them along. Check out Scott's first pics!

We miss the Westbergs. Eric and April were with New Valley from close to the get-go. They are folks who love God and desire to serve them with their whole lives. A few months ago, Eric took a position in a new city. Actually, a new continent. They now live in Germany. But this week, they were in town for (literally) hours. A few of us got together at Pei Wei for their return.

Sorry for the delay, folks. Check out some pics from our Christmas Party last Friday. Despite the Seattle-like weather, the firepit was burning til around 1am. Check out the Kidz Winter Wonderland, too. You go Becky Brown.









Charades was a big hit. Some embarrassing photos perhaps. But fun. :)













Jay spent most of the evening grazing at what was coined "The Man Bowl"

This past Sunday, we had a great time at our Chilibration after church. We even had the Maricopa Chili Cook-Off winner in our midst. Definitely some good eats, y'all.



A little out of focus...sorry...





Bob Harter sports his college colors...even when they stink. :)



Jon Griffith's mug shot :)

A few of us celebrated one of New Valley's finest birthday last Friday night. Brandon turned 30, so we surprised him at his fav coffee spot, Lux.







Carson (our worship leader) and Kacie (his beautifal and talented fiancee) silly it up.



Jay, still on his new iPhone, and Herry



Lauren (our Director of Impact) and Kerrith (one of Brandon's good friends from San Diego)

We took a few pics at the small, intimate gathering the Kutskos hosted for soon to be wed Carson (our worship leaders) and Kacie (our head sound tech)(what a great combo, eh?). There are pictures of random people in here..and none of Carson and Kacie. That's b/c the few pics that weren't taken of them just didn't turn out. We will have to get a good one of them and post it soon.

Here is our host..



Another one of our soon-to-be-wed couples..Jeff and Sarah. They are awesome.



Mandy and Rhys, the cutest child in the entire world.



Jay and his new iPhone are one. As it should be.

Church on 8.19.07

Becky (our pastor's wife) handling announcements gracefully...



Carter (one of our pastor's sons) handling the door NOT so gracefully... :)



The Formisano Family...ALWAYS looking good...



A few of us went to In n Out after church. Jack was making fun of me (Jeff) for my Facebook activity. He will soon be judged. :)

These are some random pics from a wedding we went to for Vermon Pierre...a great guy and pastor of Roosevelt Community Church.



Roosevelt Community Church


This is a pic of three pastors that God has called to help transform the city of Phoenix...David Avila (New City Phoenix), Scott Brown (New Valley Church), and Dave Bennett (New City Phoenix).



David and Ann Marie Avila



Our Pastor



The Pastors' Wives



A different side of our pastor :)