"Along with being a great location, in the area where we intend to build our permanent church, Aliante provides so much for everyone in our family," he said. "We love the parks, walking trails, beautiful outdoor areas and the wide range of recreational opportunities we have right here close to our home. In fact, we were enjoying the outdoor amenities at Aliante before we even bought our home here. We even had a party one day at Nature Discovery Park, which was a wonderful experience."

Annette Phillips concurred with her husband's upbeat assessment of Aliante.

"We really appreciate the benefits associated with living in a master-planned community like Aliante," she said. "Everything is well thought out, with easy access to shopping, recreation, schools, a library and other conveniences. It's perfect for people of all ages."

The Phillips family found their new home at Astoria Homes' Prominence at Aliante neighborhood. They purchased a two-story Residence 364 design, which features 3,807 square feet with five bedrooms, 31/2 baths, an owners' retreat, bonus room/loft and three-car garage.

"We love everything about this home," Annette Phillips said. "One huge attraction for us is the dual-master-suite design, which provides plenty of space and privacy for us and for Eric's parents as well. There are spacious secondary bedrooms for our children and the bonus room provides a perfect place for our kids to play and watch TV.

"Downstairs, the living areas are very spacious and open. It's a great home for ordinary day-to-day living as well as for larger gatherings, which we enjoy frequently with our church members," Annette Phillips said.

Over all, the couple said they are very happy with their selection of the Aliante community and Astoria Homes.

"Everyone we have dealt with has been friendly, knowledgeable and responsive to all of our questions or concerns," Eric Phillips said. "We feel very fortunate to have found such a wonderful home and community."

City-Wide Redeemer services are held weekly in the Clifford O. (Pete) Findlay Middle School, located at 333 W. Tropical Parkway.

Three home builders are offering residences in a wide array of designs at five Aliante neighborhoods.

The Fields at Aliante features a selection of homes ranging from 1,654 to 3,374 square feet with prices starting in the low $300,000s. Zero closing costs and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs financing is available on selected homes, according to the builder.

Prominence, by Astoria Homes, is a gated neighborhood of two-story homes ranging from 2,830 to 4,449 square feet, priced from the high $300,000s.

Sun City Aliante, by Del Webb, is an age-qualified community offering single-story homes that range from 1,155 to 2,105 square feet, priced from the mid-$200,000s.

Springdale, by Pardee Homes, is a gated neighborhood of one- and two-story homes ranging from 1,990 to 3,314 square feet, priced from the low $300,000s.

Autumn Ridge, by Pardee Homes, is a gated neighborhood that offers a selection of one- and two-story homes ranging from 2,695 to 4,025 square feet, priced from the mid-$400,000s.

Aliante is a development of North Valley Enterprises LLC, an affiliate of American Nevada Co. and Pulte Homes.

Information about homes and neighborhoods can be obtained at the Aliante Information Gallery. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Information can also be obtained at AlianteHomes.com or by calling 866-787-2951.