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		<title>Carpets for Kids Faith-Based Line</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2010 23:29:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>George</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Carpets for Kids, long a leading provider of themed area rugs for schools, has recently added a faith-based line for the church community.  This creative collection features various biblical lessons and is a great addition for your children&#8217;s ministry.  There are more than three dozen choices, and each comes in various sizes to fit any [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.carpetsforkids.com/"></a><a href="http://churchfurnitureguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Creation-Rug.gif"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-578" title="Creation Rug" src="http://churchfurnitureguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Creation-Rug-150x150.gif" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Carpets for Kids, long a leading provider of themed area rugs for schools, has recently added a <a href="http://www.carpetsforkids.com/productsFaith.html">faith-based line</a> for the church community.  This creative collection features various biblical lessons and is a great addition for your children&#8217;s ministry.  There are more than three dozen choices, and each comes in various sizes to fit any room or environment.</p>
<p><span class='wp_keywordlink'><a href="http://www.saveyourchurchmoney.com" title="Save Your Church Money" target="_blank">Save Your Church Money</a></span> has recently become an authorized distributor for Carpets for Kids.  I encourage you to be sure and obtain a quote from them for all of your area rug needs.</p>
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		<title>Allied Molded Products &#8220;Designer&#8221; Waste Receptacles</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:39:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>George</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Designer Waste Receptacles?  Absolutely!  For years waste receptacles were a purchasing afterthought for churches.  New buildings would be constructed or renovations would be completed, and then someone would make a trip to the hardware store and purchase a few inexpensive waste receptacles.  The new building might be beautiful and very well decorated, yet the waste [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Designer Waste Receptacles?  Absolutely!  For years waste receptacles were a purchasing afterthought for churches.  New buildings would be constructed or renovations would be completed, and then someone would make a trip to the hardware store and purchase a few inexpensive waste receptacles.  The new building might be beautiful and very well decorated, yet the waste receptacles obviously received little of the thought that had gone into the overall project.  But all this has changed over the years with the increased availability of &#8220;Designer&#8221; Waste Receptacles.</p>
<p>The term &#8220;Designer&#8221; simply means the choice of styles, materials, finishes, colors, etc. are numerous and extensive.  As the interior decorating of the church is carried out, perfectly matching waste receptacles can be manufactured to complement the decor of the environment.  There are several manufacturers who provide a limited number of waste receptacles, there are only a few who provide an extensive amount.</p>
<p>Recently I had the chance to connect with <a href="http://www.allied-molded.com/products/index.asp?listby=type">Allied Molded Products</a>.  Their product line is amazing and their color choices are literally limitless.  I love this description they provide on their website, &#8220;<em>Leading companies know that receptacles and planters come in all shapes  and sizes and are a requirement for any consumer oriented business.    These same companies know that they have one chance at making a first  impression, and the front door of their facilities is where that  impression is often made.  Allied Molded Products architectural products  are enhancing and complementing the brand image these companies look to  portray and that is why these companies select Allied Molded as the  receptacle and planter manufacturer of choice.&#8221; </em>These words can certainly apply to today&#8217;s churches equally well.<em></em></p>
<p><span class='wp_keywordlink'><a href="http://www.saveyourchurchmoney.com" title="Save Your Church Money" target="_blank">Save Your Church Money</a></span> is now a provider of the entire Allied Molded Products line.  The combination of Allied&#8217;s designer products and Save Your Church Money&#8217;s low prices is a winner for churches across the country.  Be sure and check both out!</p>
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		<title>Lesro Reception Seating Introduces the Mystic Collection</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:07:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>George</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lesro has long been a great source for churches of quality, but also reasonably priced reception furniture.  Their various modular collections provide all the components and accessories needed to accomodate any size of church reception area.  In the world of church furniture the use of Lesro seating is very common. Recently Lesro introduced a new [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.lesro.com/MYSTIC.html"></a><a href="http://www.lesro.com/">Lesro</a> has long been a great source for churches of quality, but also reasonably priced reception furniture.  Their various modular collections provide all the components and accessories needed to accomodate any size of church reception area.  In the world of church furniture the use of Lesro seating is very common.</p>
<p>Recently Lesro introduced a new collection of reception furniture named <a href="http://www.lesro.com/MYSTIC.html">Mystic</a>.  This tapered back collection features a combination of metal, wood and fabric that is very environmentally friendly.  And all Mystic price points appear to be very friendly for churches needing to outfit their office reception area. </p>
<p>I encourage you to take a look at Mystic if your church is looking to furnish their reception area.   <span class='wp_keywordlink'><a href="http://www.saveyourchurchmoney.com" title="Save Your Church Money" target="_blank">Save Your Church Money</a></span> is a great source for church furnishings as they have a huge selection of products along with the lowest prices in the country.</p>
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		<title>Church Sound Booth Chairs that Last!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:42:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>George</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I remember looking disappointingly at the collection of extended height swivel chairs we had collected at New Hope Community Church over the years. There were several different brands and styles that we had obviously tried out and then discarded. All of them had been purchased from a variety of office supply stores and warehouse clubs. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://churchfurnitureguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Sound-Booth.jpg"><img src="http://churchfurnitureguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Sound-Booth-198x300.jpg" alt="" title="Sound Booth" width="198" height="300" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-314" /></a>I remember looking disappointingly at the collection of extended height swivel chairs we had collected at <a href="http://www.newhopecc.org/">New Hope Community Church</a> over the years.  There were several different brands and styles that we had obviously tried out and then discarded.  All of them had been purchased from a variety of office supply stores and warehouse clubs.  And all had broken down from their use by the men in our sound booth.  The use was not abusive in any way, rather the chairs we had purchased were simply not of the quality we needed.</p>
<p>I decided it was time to care for this issue once and for all, so I began investigating seating solutions that would last.  There were many great products I researched and came to believe would work for us.  The problem was each of these solutions were very expensive solutions. I kept looking at church furnishings from manufacturer after manufacturer.</p>
<p>Then I discovered the <a href="http://www.comfortekseating.com/products/efs_310.htm">Elan Drafting Chair</a> from <a href="http://www.comfortekseating.com/">Comfortek Seating</a>.  This extended height chair seemed to promise both the strength we needed and the price we desired.  We tried out a sample chair and loved it.  We ordered three more for our guys and they were very pleased.  Now several years later, every one of these chairs is in perfect condition.  I&#8217;m confident none of the Elans will ever join our now disposed of collection of broken predecessors.</p>
<p>For a great price on the Elan Drafting Chair, available in upholstered and non-upholstered versions, you&#8217;ll want to check out <span class='wp_keywordlink'><a href="http://www.saveyourchurchmoney.com" title="Save Your Church Money" target="_blank">Save Your Church Money</a></span>.  Sample chairs are available for your church to try out!</p>
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		<title>Angeles® Portable Hygienic Changing Tables</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:14:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>George</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Angeles has recently released an outstanding line of portable sinks and changing stations.  I really like these units in each of their various configurations.  Since the sinks are all portable, they provide churches with cost-efficient solutions for hand-washing requirements, without imposing the high cost of adding plumbing (not to mention installation).  Essentially, you just add [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://churchfurnitureguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/angeleschanging.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-254" title="angeleschanging" src="http://churchfurnitureguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/angeleschanging-300x203.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="203" /></a><a href="http://www.angelesstore.com/">Angeles </a>has recently released an outstanding line of portable sinks and changing stations.  I really like these units in each of their various configurations.  Since the sinks are all portable, they provide churches with cost-efficient solutions for hand-washing requirements, without imposing the high cost of adding plumbing (not to mention installation).  Essentially, you just add water to the unit, plug it in and then turn it on.</p>
<p>Proper hygiene is very important when it comes to fighting colds and various flu strains.  Hand-washing is vital since these spread rapidly without diligent hand-washing.  And parents of those in your nursery and children&#8217;s environments will appreciate the extra care you &#8216;re demonstrating when it comes to the health of their children.</p>
<p>For pricing on any of these various units from Angeles, please be sure and check out <span class='wp_keywordlink'><a href="http://www.saveyourchurchmoney.com" title="Save Your Church Money" target="_blank">Save Your Church Money</a></span> as their pricing will likely once again be the lowest in the country.  Stay healthy!</p>
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		<title>Whiteboard Choices</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:43:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>George</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whiteboards have been replacing chalkboards for the past four decades in today&#8217;s classrooms, office and churches.   While whiteboards were first introduced back in the 1960&#8242;s, they did not become especially popular until about 20 years ago when the health risks of chalk dust began to be noticed.  The first whiteboards were made of a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-200" title="Best-Rite Whiteboard" src="http://churchfurnitureguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Best-Rite-Whiteboard.jpg" alt="Best-Rite Whiteboard" width="239" height="224" />Whiteboards have been replacing chalkboards for the past four decades in today&#8217;s classrooms, office and churches.   While whiteboards were first introduced back in the 1960&#8242;s, they did not become especially popular until about 20 years ago when the health risks of chalk dust began to be noticed.  The first whiteboards were made of a melamine surface.  They looked very nice before they were used, but the erasability of this surface was far from ideal.  As a result, there have been great improvements made in whiteboard technology.  Here&#8217;s a overview of the different types of whiteboard surfaces in use today.</p>
<p>1.  Melamine:  This original surface is still sold today.  Melamine is essentially a paper surface that is applied over a press-board surface.  These boards are relatively inexpensive, but also can be scratched quite easily and begin losing their erasability almost with their first use.</p>
<p>2.  Painted Metal:  With this type of whiteboard, paint is sprayed onto a steel or aluminum surface.  As a result, these surfaces last longer than melamine.  They also tend to be smoother, which helps the erasability some, but does not eliminate the ghosting.  These surfaces are still able to be scratched very easily.</p>
<p>3.  Hardcoat Laminate:  This type of surface is relatively new to the market and therefore less common in churches today.  One of the advantages is that the surface generally has a lifetime warranty against such factors as staining and ghosting.  However, scratching is still very possible with this surface.</p>
<p>4.  Porcelain:  This is by far the most durable surface.  It is created by heat as a ceramic mixture is fired onto a steel surface.  The result is a surface that resists scratching , does not stain, erases magnificently,  and almost always carries a lifetime warranty.</p>
<p>From a cost standpoint, the price of each board increases as you move to each higher quality level of surface.  I almost always recommend to churches either a hardcoat laminate surface or the porcelain surface.  I&#8217;ve not seen churches satisfied over the long term with either painted metal or melamine surfaces.  Some involved with church furnishings will choose to go with melamine because of cost considerations, but I encourage you to think hard in before doing so.   Be sure and check with <span class='wp_keywordlink'><a href="http://www.saveyourchurchmoney.com" title="Save Your Church Money" target="_blank">Save Your Church Money</a></span> before your purchase, as often you may be able to move up one quality level for the same dollars because of the church-friendly pricing they offer.</p>
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