Each December, to round out another year, we give you our roundup of the hottest products and services that came across our desks from manufacturers and dealers in the church market.
This year’s list spans an impressive amount of categories, including finance, A/V, transportation, furniture, software, construction, playgrounds, nursery, and signage. This year’s issue should be your church’s wish list going into the new year, as you continue to evaluate and select products to help you operate your worship facility more effectively and efficiently.
In every issue through the year, every single product or service we cover in the magazine is there because we think it's something that you will find useful, so we're excited about each and every one in all of our issues. Our sole mission is to help you make purchasing decisions, so we're all about products, all the time. This list reflects the “best of the best.”
It is a great time to be a church leader, because the market is overflowing with options for great products and services for your church.
Here are some of the products and services that stood out to us this year.
ChurchBus
ChurchBus.com is a Christian-owned company that offers a large inventory of 15-passenger (non-CDL) and 25 passenger buses that are ready for quick delivery. They also carry buses with special needs accessibility. Financing and “no money down” leasing programs are also available. They have a dedicated sales team that represents more than 50 years of pastoral experience and many years of bus experience. ChurchBus.com is a division of Midwest Transit Equipment.
www.ChurchBus.com
Mitsubishi’s FL7000U
Mitsubishi’s FL7000U ultra bright 1080p HD projector for church installations is available at a cost remarkably lower than similar projectors of the same caliber. Blasting 5000 lumens with a 1000:1 contrast ratio, the projector uses three robust 1.1 inch 3LCD inorganic panels. This projector is ideal in sanctuaries, youth rooms, gymnasiums, and auditoriums that require full high definition (1920 x 1080 pixels) for HD video and presentations. It includes a DVI connector with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter for a wider range of HD connectivity options.
www.mitsubishi-presentations.com
ChurchPlaza
ChurchPlaza has been America’s leading comprehensive provider of quality church seating and other products for more than 20 years. With a comprehensive selection of the well-priced, well-built, and comfortable stack and multi-use seating, pews, theatre seats, and other church products, it’s easy to see why more than 10,000 churches choose ChurchPlaza as their trusted resource. They ministry is to provide America’s churches with a reliable resource for products defined by the best quality, value, and trust possible.
www.churchplaza.com
TLC Ministries
TLC Ministries helps churches raise major funds for their building and renovation projects. They understand why people give, as well as what the Bible teaches about stewardship and sacrificial giving. Their Scriptural Funding Campaign utilizes the approach that best incorporates both of these concepts. TLC offers the booklet “When Your Church Needs to Build” for free. TLC also offers its optional Vision Defining Seminar for those churches who would like to seriously consider the impact they could have in their community if their mission and vision were clearly defined.
www.tlcministries.com
Church Chair’s Pulpit Chair
Church Chair’s Pulpit Chair series has the plush comfort and quality that you have come to expect from Church Chair Industries. Each one of the elegant Pulpit Chairs feature handcrafted colonial styling in a solid oak frame and ornate handcrafted scrollwork, creating a distinctive visual appearance. The Pulpit Chairs are custom made in your choice of frame color and fabric. Their 99% recyclable chairs are shipped worldwide to all 50 US states and 49 countries. They offer more than 50 chair styles from which to choose.
www.churchchair.com
Stewart Church Signs
If you are looking for a way to expand your congregation and enhance the appearance of your worship facilities, look no further than Stewart Church Signs. Since 1968, they have been providing churches with quality signage and superior customer support. From electronic displays with graphics to changeable copy message centers, Stewart Church Signs is committed to giving you the best products available, backed by their signature lifetime warranty. They offer a variety of graffiti and vandal-resistant signs.
www.stewartsigns.com
AG Financial’s Foundation Capital Resources
Foundation Capital Resources is a leading ministry resource for loans and mortgage-secured financing. Dedicated to funding ministries, their vision is to deliver financing solutions to empower churches and ministries in moving forward with their God-given vision. Their strong capital base allows them to offer competitive rates for a variety of loan types, including construction loans, renewals, and refinancing. Their success is distinguished by superior personal service provided by knowledgeable consultants located across the country. Foundation Capital Resources is a subsidiary of AG Financial.
www.FoundationCapitalResources.com
The Next Step from CDH Partners
Careful stewardship requires that we stay informed on matters with great financial consequences. For most churches, their greatest investment is in buildings, but building a church campus isn’t an everyday activity for most of us. That is why as a pastor, administrator, lay leader, or church building committee member, this reference tool is so valuable. The Next Step offers useful insights and serves as a “how to” guide as you determine the next step for your church campus development.
www.cdhpartners.com
Operable Partitions from Hufcor
Operable partitions provide the flexibility to create several rooms from one space, easily and quickly. Hufcor, a leading manufacturer of operable partitions, offers a wide selection of models that control sound and allow you to configure your space as needed. More than 40 vinyl colors are included in the price of all operable partitions and accordion doors, or you can upgrade the finish with carpet or fabrics to further enhance or complement your décor.
www.hufcor.com
PrintWrite from Microboards
Microboards revolutionizes the disc publishing industry with the all-new PrintWrite. PrintWrite is designed to work with the complete line of Microboards Disc Publishers. PrintWrite makes printing and recording discs easy. An intuitive wizard, dashboard-style preview, and even advanced user features like the ability to drag and drop saved jobs on to the publisher make PrintWrite intuitive, powerful disc publishing software.
www.microboards.com
Prestige Glass
Prestige Glass is a premier manufacturer of unique church furnishings, providing the very finest in glass pulpits, lecterns, tables, and accessory items for churches throughout North America and overseas. They are proud to offer a highly competitive product expertly manufactured in their own facility. With a wide selection of pulpit models, sizes, and top and trim options available, they can satisfy almost any need. They also offer custom furniture design and manufacturing.
www.prestigepulpits.com
Bunn Tiger XL Super Automatic Espresso Machines from CoffeeMakersEtc
The Bunn Tiger Cool Froth super automatic espresso system is the perfect solution for upscale church coffee cafes. Easy to use, at the touch of a button, the Tiger grinds and tamps the beans, brews the espresso, adds perfectly steamed and foamed milk, and makes a perfect espresso, cappuccino, latte, and iced cappuccino. Great hot or iced coffee drinks can be made – up to 180 per hour. It features a space-saving design and is self-cleaning.
www.CoffeeMakersEtc.com
Shelby Systems
Shelby Systems provides management software for faith-based organizations. Shelby Systems offers three distinct product lines. Aspire is a new, very affordable, and easy-to-use solution that creates your Web sites, bulletins, newsletters, and much more. Shelby v.5 includes a renowned, fund accounting suite, a comprehensive suite of membership management tools and e-Solutions for online giving and registrations. Arena is an enterprise, browser-based solution with search and tag features, check-in/out, SQL reporting, hosting freedom, and a vibrant community.
www.shelbyinc.com
Screenflex’s Simplex from Hertz Furniture
Simplex is a cost-efficient solution for dividing open space in any room. These mobile room dividers are easy to set up and fold closed for quick re-configuration of space. Simplex partitions are great for eliminating visual distraction, and its sound-absorbing panels minimize outside noise and help maintain privacy. Built with long-lasting stability in mind, dividers feature panels with deep channel end frames and full-length piano hinges, as well as wide steel base supports. Simplex dividers are available from Hertz Furniture.
www.HertzFurniture.com
Christie M Series
Christie’s new feature-rich M Series 3-chip DLP projectors provide versatility, affordability, small form factor, extremely quiet operation, and the reliability that houses of worship depend on. The high-efficiency dual mercury lamp system offers two resolutions – SX+ (1400 x 1050) and HD (1920 x 1080) – and includes six models, which can operate in single-lamp or dual-lamp mode depending on your needs and energy requirements. Coupled with an expanded lens suite and world-renowned Christie service, the Christie M Series provides high performance and peace of mind for all users.
www.christiedigital.com
SIGNARAMA
SIGNARAMA is a full-service sign outlet using the latest technology and the highest quality products. What does that mean for you? The security of knowing the sign they create for your church will be exactly the way you want it and will reflect the image your church wants to project. From the distinctive monument sign outside your location, to way-finding signs, and banners, SIGNARAMA can do it all. They have 950 independently owned full-service locations around the world, and they can consult and give personal attention to all your signage needs.
www.signarama.com
Tectum III Acoustical Roof Deck
Environmentally friendly Tectum Acoustical Roof Decks and Wall and Ceiling Panels provide unmatched noise reduction in the challenging environments of worship facilities. The Tectum III Roof Deck panel is a composite of Tectum substrate, Dow Styrofoam brand XPS (extruded polystyrene) insulation and OSB (oriented strand board) sheathing with a slip-resistant surface. Tectum III Roof Deck is part of a roofing system that delivers up to an R-43.
www.tectum.com
Primera Bravo SE Disc Publisher
Primera Technology is a leading developer and manufacturer of CD/DVD duplication and printing equipment. The Bravo SE Disc Publisher is an affordable, automated CD/DVD/BD duplication and printing system for both Mac and PC users. Bravo SE copies and prints up to 20 discs per job hands-free. A 4800 dpi printer prints full-color, photo-quality images directly onto the surface of the disc. Many churches are using products like Bravo SE to archive and distribute sermons, mission trip videos, holiday pageants, ministry, and much more.
www.primera.com
StageRight
StageRight has been partnering with worship facilities for more than 25 years to bring functional and elegant solutions to your worship spaces. They begin from the design phase to work with your staff to consult and understand the diverse needs of your growing fellowship. They offer services in installation and product training to maximize the investment for the facility. Their products offer the ability to grow with your congregation to meet both the short-term and long-term goals. Built-in flexibility allows the drama and music ministries to stage any type of service with confidence.
www.stageright.com
ResourceMate from Jaywil Software
ResourceMate is a library resource automation software program designed for maintaining collection data, including books, periodicals, videos, CDs, DVDs, or you can create your own resource types. The program provides full cataloging, searching and circulating features and starts at $195. Many church leaders have discovered that Jaywil Software is serious about its commitment to offering the most features at the best price for the small to medium library. Why not find out for yourself?
www.resourcemate.com
SamePage
SamePage, a product that was developed for worship leaders by worship leaders, is the world’s only fully integrated software and hardware solution that provides a paperless music management and display. All stations are linked together, allowing the leader to keep the team on the Same Page. The system allows worship leaders to access their music database, build playlists, view music electronically, and have simultaneous music synchronization between worship and tech teams with MediaShout.
www.samepagemusic.com
Video Mount Products PM-3B Universal Yokeless Projector Mount
Video Mount Products has designed the PM-3B Universal Yokeless Projector Mount for installations requiring multiple needs from its video system. The PM-3B comes in a black powder coat finish (silver also available), has adjustable tilt of ± 20 degrees, adjustable pitch of ± 15 degrees, and adjustable yaw (rotation) of ± 180 degrees (360 degrees). The PM-3B fits most projectors with mounting holes inside a 14.5 inch diameter and its mast telescopes 18 inches to 30 inches from the ceiling.
www.videomount.com
Headset and Lapel Mics from Galaxy Audio
Galaxy Audio offers a complete line of Headset and Lapel Mics that are compatible with all Any Spot Wireless Mic Systems, as well as wired systems using the optional Phantom Body Pack (JIB/PB). Additionally, a wide variety of connector options make the mics compatible with virtually all brands of wireless mic systems. Both Omni and Uni-Directional types are available. Lightweight attachment systems include Single Ear Hook, Dual Ear Hook, Wrap Around designs, Combination Headset/Lapel, and Dedicated Lapel types.
www.galaxyaudio.com
Hitachi CP-WX625
The Hitachi CP-WX625 3LCD projector provides WXGA resolution, a brightness of 4,000 ANSI lumens and a 2,000-hour hybrid filter. The CP-WX625 LCD projector is specially designed for use with widescreen-format laptops and imaging applications that use 16:10 aspect ratios. Additionally, the CP-WX625 features an HDMI terminal, allowing digital signals such as DVD players/recorders and HD to be transmitted digitally to the projector. The CP-WX625 also features a top-door lamp, making replacement much easier.
www.hitachi.us
PowerChurch Plus
PowerChurch Plus is an all-in-one software solution that helps you streamline administrative tasks and manage your Membership, Contributions, Accounting, and Event scheduling. PowerChurch Plus can be installed locally on your computer or network. For organizations without a centralized office and have multiple people working from different locations, consider PowerChurch Online. Installed on remotely hosted servers, you can connect and run PowerChurch Plus from any computer with access to the Internet.
www.powerchurch.com
Audix VX5
Audix Microphones introduced the VX5 to the house of worship market in 2008. The VX5 is a stylish and innovative hand-held vocal condenser microphone designed to handle a wide variety of live, studio, and broadcast applications. With a smooth frequency response of 40 Hz – 16.5 kHz , supercardioid polar pattern, and superior fidelity, the VX5 excels as a vocal microphone for both worship leader and praise teams. Operation requires phantom power of 9-52 volts.
www.audixusa.com
EcoPlay Playgrounds from Safeplay Systems
Safeplay Systems custom designs, manufactures, and sells play structures made from recycled post-consumer HDPE plastic – milk jugs. A single EcoPlay Playground keeps an average of 30,000 milk jugs out of landfill. EcoPlay Playgrounds exemplify a philosophy of "sustainable design for healthy living." Not only are the play structures made of recycled material, they can also be re-recycled ("sustainable design") and the playground structures contain no PVC, no fiberglass, and no toxins of any kind ("healthy living").
www.safeplaysystems.com
Displays2Go
This beautiful CV clear plexiglass lectern (SKU: LECTCV) from Displays2Go is a perfect display for any church, religious space, or meeting room. The unit has a 1/2" thick plexiglass upright panel and top shelf that is 26-3/4" wide by 14-1/4" front to back. The solid base is manufactured from 3/4" plexiglass sheets and looks great on this 47" tall lectern. Displays2Go offers this unit as well as thousands of other products.
www.displays2go.com
HeartShaper Children’s Curriculum from Standard Publishing
HeartShaper Children’s Curriculum leads children of all ages to discover God’s love and interact with the Bible in a way that helps them connect to God, Jesus, the church, family, and others. Engaging music, colorful visuals, fun activity pages, and easy-to-use lesson plans provide teachers with options at every age level for meeting the unique needs and abilities of the children in their class. Age levels include: Toddlers & 2s (with options for Babies), Preschool, Pre-K & K, Early Elementary, Middle Elementary, and PreTeen.
www.heartshaper.com
Lunera 2200 LED Luminaries from Candela Controls
Candela Controls is pleased to present the 2x2 Lunera 2200 – an LED alternative to 2x4 fluorescent fixtures. Available in a variety of color temperatures, these solid state fixtures are designed for drop ceiling, surface, and suspended applications. The Lunera is line voltage dimmable and driven with a 68W power supply. It is ultra thin for low/zero plenum applications. It features a non-electrolytic, 85-277V multi-voltage 50/60 Hz power supply. It provides HVAC savings in comparison to fluorescent fixtures.
www.candelacontrols.com
MediaShout 3.5
MediaShout 3.5 is a complete media-for-ministry presentation software. Going beyond basic functionality, MediaShout additionally provides 50+ versions of the Bible and rich text editing functionality, not to mention comprehensive lyric presentation with multiple background capability and CCLI SongSelect integration. In addition, MediaShout provides playback of most any digital media, including audio files, images, video clips, DVD, live feed, Web sites, and native PowerPoint files. Scripted in advance or on-the- fly, MediaShout provides the backbone to make it happen. Look for a new version in 2009.
www.mediashout.com
CAPTURE Front Projection Screens from AccelerOptics
AccelerOptics LLC, a division of H.E. Williams, Inc., manufactures CAPTURE Front Projection Screens featuring Optical Brilliance Technology. CAPTURE is a multi-patented high-resolution micro-structured screen surface that delivers spectacular imagery with unparalleled brightness and contrast. CAPTURE not only cures the traditional screen concerns of ambient light but overcomes the physical weight and pricing issues of large electronic devices. Available in two sizes, the 100-inch and 200-inch, these models are sold in 16:9 aspect ratios but can be custom sized.
www.acceleroptics.com
E-zekiel
Every day, thousands of churches and ministries use E-zekiel’s online tools to build, edit and grow their Web presence and communicate online. Easy-to-learn tools, along with professional designs, allow anyone in the church to maintain a professional Web presence including Web pages, online calendars, blogs, photo albums, e-commerce and online groups — without knowing code or being a Web designer. E-zekiel plans include everything needed to get started and grow your Web presence.
www.e-zekiel.com
PhoneTree
PhoneTree provides church communication that works. It was developed in and for the church. PhoneTree’s rich feature set is a leading congregational messaging system in churches today, combining voice, e-mail, and text messages – ensuring that everyone on your contact list is reached. Serving the church since 1989, PhoneTree is a premier tool to engage all of your membership, while making the best use of your budget dollars. No per-call fees are required. There is easy integration with your church software, and you can have remote access from any touch-tone phone.
www.phonetree.com
Microframe
For 20 years, Microframe's mission has been to meet the dynamic needs of churches with custom engineering, guaranteed products, and unmatched customer service. Check out their low-cost, high-quality products online. Their most popular products include: Church Nursery Pagers, Children's Check-in System, Count Up/Down Timers, and much more.
www.microframecorp.com
SofTILE KrosLOCK
SofSURFACES specializes in the manufacture and distribution of high compression, rubberized, interlocking playground safety tiles. The SofTILE KrosLOCK brand is a widely recognized and accepted playground surfacing brand in North America, and has been specified by many facilities. SofTILE is a highly durable product that locks in place and is vandal resistant and Class A fire rated. SofTILE offers a 10-year warranty covering premature wear in addition to compliance with fall protection safety standards.
www.sofsurfaces.com
Servant Keeper
Servant Keeper is a top-rated, powerful, flexible, yet extremely easy-to-use church software program for helping you manage your ministry. Nearly 20,000 churches use Servant Keeper to build membership lists and mailing labels, track attendance, pledges and contributions, handle small groups and picture directories, and much more. Prized for its ease of use yet known for its powerful features, you’ll soon see why Servant Keeper users say it’s the best software program they have ever used.
www.servantpc.com
Trio from INNERFACE
INNERFACE Architectural Signage has recently launched a new modular interior signage system called Trio. The designer-friendly Trio system features a variety of accent and finish options to match any décor. Trio is designed to work as a system. It features an easily changed frame and insert combination that meets any interior directional and identification need, and it is fully ADA compliant and environmentally friendly.
www.innerfacesign.com
Lifetime Tables
Lifetime’s patented technology gives you the assurance that every table and chair is safe and built strong enough to live up to their name. Lifetime Tables provide a place to celebrate, a place to reflect, and a place to plan your next great activity. Whether it’s a church dinner, the annual membership drive, or an afternoon scout meeting, Lifetime tables are as much a part of your church’s activities as you are. Their products are simple to own, ready to use, and easy to maintain.
www.lifetime.com
Paging Solutions from SEEKER Communication
Improve safety and security on your church campus. Provide parents of infants the assurance that if their child needed them, the workers can reach them immediately with the Parent SEEKER Solution. Church security and medical teams can be notified of an emergency by touching a single button with the new SEEKER TouchPage Solution. The experience gained from the 4,000 churches using the SEEKER paging solutions gives them the knowledge needed to help your church with its on-campus communication concerns.
www.seekercommunication.com
WorshipPlanning.com 3.5
Organize, schedule, and communicate...all online. Are you ready for the next generation of online worship planning? WorshipPlanning.com 3.5 has a new look and innovative features, some of which you asked them for, and some they just knew you'd want. Securely create, update, and communicate the worship service plans. Schedule and confirm volunteers. Upload, store, and search your song data (files, lyrics, themes, etc.). Read and post to message board discussions. Design your stage arrangement with the Virtual Stage tool.
www.WorshipPlanning.com
Eartec’s MC-1000
The Eartec Company has manufactured headset communication systems since 1961. When your job calls for split-second coordination, look to the Eartec MC-1000 UHF Wireless System for your communications solution. With a range of up to one mile, and an unlimited amount of users available, the MC-1000 UHF can handle even the most rigorous of recreation environments. Couple the MC radio with Eartec's comfortable lightweight Monarch headset to enjoy the quality and comfort of an Eartec system.
www.eartec.com
Pre-Printed Media from WTS
WTS Media continues to redefine the disc printing market with their latest release of disc printing technology. Customized, pre-printed CD-Rs and DVD-Rs mean that even the smallest of churches can have professionally printed discs starting at just $.31 each, including the print and media. Are you really paying $.87 per disc for an inkjet printed disc, or $.66 for a disc with a label? WTS reveals the hidden truths surrounding costs of disc printing on their Web site.
www.WTSDuplication.com/discprinting
Maranatha Custom Churches
Maranatha helps bring your dreams and visions to life. Save money on design and construction and build now. Easily expand from 250 to 1,000 or 500 to 2,000. Save 50 to 60% on heating and cooling. Save on insurance and construction. Seat 250 in seven rows. Seat 450 in nine rows or 1,000 in 14 rows. They strive for excellence in lighting and acoustics. Save on state-of-the-art sound and video systems. They understand churches and can advise on finances. They offer a free information packet with hundreds of designs.
www.buildingbyfaith.com
QuadraPyramid from Acoustics First
Acoustics First received a patent in 2008 for its QuadraPyramid diffuser. This new diffuser design has recently found use in several churches to retain, or restore, life in the sound of singing while preserving clarity in the spoken word. In addition, Acoustics First manufactures and distributes a full range of acoustical materials, including sound absorbers, diffusers, noise barriers, and vibration control products. Brand names include Cutting Wedge foam, Sonora panels, Cloudscape ceilings, BlockAid vinyl barrier, The Art Diffusor binary arrays, and Sound Channels acoustical wall covering.
www.acousticsfirst.com
Vutec’s Retracta-Vu Pro
Vutec’s Retracta-Vu Pro, the popular patented motorized rising-arm screen, rises and retracts by remote control. Featuring Vu-Flex Pro, Vutec’s finest heavy-duty internally tensioned fabric, this screen is adaptable to any room’s infrastructure. It can be cabinet mounted or recessed in floor. Available in sizes from 84” to 300” diagonal, Retracta-Vu Pro is available in 4:3, 16:9 and 2.35:1 formats. It interfaces with all low-voltage relays and IR and RF remote controls. Vutec includes design consultation and drawings.
www.Vutec.com
Carpenter Bus
Carpenter Bus has been going the extra mile since 1953. Selling buses is more than a business to them; it’s a relationship. They want to ensure that you have the most informed and worry-free bus buying experience possible. More than 100 new and used buses in stock means that you will get the bus that’s right for you in a timely fashion. They represent multiple manufacturers, including Starcraft, Glaval, Turtle Top, Collins, Mid-Bus, and Mobility Works.
www.carpenterbus.com
The Auditorium Chair by McCourt Manufacturing
The Auditorium Chair by McCourt Manufacturing stacks for easy storage and gangs together for seamless seating. It features a 20-inch-wide seat with lumbar back support. Stock upholstery colors include Burgundy, Navy Blue, Concord Grape, Forest Green, Beige, and Charcoal Gray. The frames are 18 gauge 1" steel square tubing with powder coated silvervein finish for extreme commercial use. This chair is load tested to more than 1,500 pounds and comes with a five-year warranty.
www.mccourtmfg.com
Private Page System from Command Communications
The Affordable "On-Premise Paging System" gives you all the benefits of an on-premise paging system with no monthly service fees or licensing. It supports up to 1,000 pagers and delivers 5 full watts of transmitting power for a range of up to two miles (range may vary depending on conditions). It works with standard 120V or with optional car-lighter adapter for mobile operations. It transmits at 27 MHz. Vibrating/tone pagers feature a bright, numeric LED display for coded messages numbered 0-9. You can broadcast to one, a group, or all pagers at once.
www.commandcommunications.com
Studio GO! Game Show from Standard Publishing
Get ready for Studio GO! Game Show, coming to a city near you. Studio GO! Game Show from Standard Publishing is full of fun, strong- interactive Bible lessons, plus the fun of a live game show that reinforces the message of each day. Studio GO! Game Show is fully field tested and church approved, and is full of service and options, and is easy to decorate and easy to plan so that you don't get swamped with all of the details. This VBS will be the hit of your summer.
www.vacationbibleschool.com
SonicPrint from Auralex
Auralex Acoustics breaks new ground with the launch of SonicPrint, Artistic Acoustic Panels that blend unlimited design and style options for any room with the acoustically proven technology of its ProPanel product line. SonicPrint Artistic Acoustic Panels are fabric-covered acoustic absorptive panels designed as artwork. This exclusive offering opens the door to numerous décor options, as the acoustical panels are camouflaged under the design of the customer’s choice.
www.auralex.com
IC Bus LC Series
The IC Bus LC Series is designed to provide total accessibility to all passengers. With its standard kneeling function, low-floor design, and 102” wide body, the LC Series is designed with ADA compliance in mind. As a rear drive, low-floor bus, the LC Series is ideal for church bus applications. Powered by the MaxxForce 7 engine by International, the LC Series bus demonstrates excellent fuel economy, power, performance, reliability, durability, and quietness required by customers. The LC Series bus is Altoona tested at 10 years/350,000 miles.
www.icbus.com
Royal Basket Trucks
Royal Basket Trucks offers a wide range of carts used for storage, recycling, sorting, athletics, and laundry applications. Storage needs for athletic equipment can be met with a simple basket truck or with a sorting cart with separated compartments. Vinyl covers and solid locking hinged tops are available. All Royal carts glide across your floors without much effort on non-marking polyurethane casters. Royal offers 12 colors of tear-resistant, flame-retardant vinyl. All Royal products are manufactured in the U.S.A. (Darien, Wisconsin).
www.royal-basket.com
Audio Ethics d&b audiotechnik E8 Loudspeaker
The E8 is a two-way multipurpose loudspeaker employing an integrated coaxial driver design with a single neodymium magnet. The HF section is loaded with a constant directivity horn, which is accommodated within the circumference of the 8" LF driver. The E8 can be used for speech and music as a standalone full range system, incorporated into larger distributed sound reinforcement situations, mounted on loudspeaker stands or flown from overhead bars. Its multi faceted shape allows use in a vertical or horizontal orientation as well as deployed as a stage monitor.
www.audioethics.com
ZAX Book of Memory
Honor your donors with a compact and unique Book of Memory, suitable for display in any space or setting. The Book of Memory can be displayed with just a few pages of names to start. Additional pages can be installed later by simply affixing them to either side of the swinging leaves. Pages have a press-a-ply adhesive backing. These distinctive silver-tone or bronze finish books can include any combination of type and image on MetalGraph pages, which will maintain their beauty forever.
www.zaxcorp.com
Screenflex Portable Sunday School Dividers
Do you ever need versatile, economical, easy-to-use room dividers that can be set up in seconds and easily roll as needed from room to room within your church? Screenflex Portable Sunday School Dividers are versatile room dividers. With more than 1.4 million panels in use today, and a list of happy customers right in your neighborhood, Screenflex is a proven leader in the industry. A variety of six heights, six lengths, and a host of eye-pleasing colors are available to meet your needs for both the proper management of your space and the attractive look of your facility.
www.screenflex.com
SICO Staging Systems
The Dual or Single Height 1800 series from Sico offers all the advantages of a mobile folding stage, plus the added simplicity and speed of built-in height adjustability. The 1800 is designed to be set up and taken down by one person, resulting in considerable savings in time and labor. SICO also offers the Tri-Height stage for even more flexibility. Set up at single level for meeting room stages or head table settings. Set up tiered configurations for seating or choral risers.
www.sicoinc.com
Church Windows Software
Church Windows software is simple and easy to use, backed by award-winning support that can’t be beat. Church Windows modules include: Membership, for tracking member and visitor records, class, and event attendance and e-mailing members; Contribution, for tracking giving and pledging and printing giving statements for your contributors; Accounting, with double-entry fund accounting and flexible reports; Payroll, for calculating pay easily whether you have one employee or fifty; and Scheduler, for tracking the church calendar.
www.churchwindows.com
AlphaSorb Acoustical Wall Panels from Acoustical Solutions
Acoustical wall panels, available in more than 300 fabric finishes, increase sound quality by reducing flutter echoes that make it difficult for the message to be clearly delivered in a church. AlphaSorb fabric-wrapped acoustical wall panels can be custom designed to enhance the visual appeal of sanctuaries and multipurpose rooms by matching existing design elements such as window and fabric finishes, as well as creating custom designed functional wall “art.” All AlphaSorb fabric wrapped wall panels are Class 1 fire-rated and offers various edge details as well as installation options.
www.AcousticalSolutions.com
Milan from Manning Lighting
Gently curved panels give Manning Lighting’s new Milan family a delicate, fragile appearance. Six standard laser-cut panel designs are available, with the option to customize your own design. The diffuser is illuminated by new energy-saving compact fluorescent lamps that last a remarkable 20,000 hours. And, you will brighten your church with a range of downlight options that balance energy efficiency, long life, and high output. The Milan pendant is available in three sizes and is complemented by matching wall sconce and ceiling mount fixtures.
www.manninglighting.com
Network Thermostat
Enjoy the benefits of industrial-quality wireless mesh-network thermostat control without the cost and complexity of pulling a network cable to each hard-to-reach thermostat location. The groundbreaking technology allows each Net/X wireless thermostat to function as a repeater for the entire network, ensuring reliable transmission with ranges never before seen with wireless systems. Each system includes the Net/X Command Center PC software, compatible with WindowsXP and Vista. Create an entire set of schedules from the software and then let the system do the rest.
www.networkthermostat.com
Logos360
What do you get when you combine 30 years of experience with an industry-leading company in church management software and an award-winning company with expertise in social networking? You get an in-depth solution for the growth of your ministry, by connecting your church with the community you serve; in a secure Web-based environment. With Logos Church Management Software and 360Hubs, you get Logos360, a powerful management tool and social networking environment. With Logos360, you can provide your members with a safe and secure environment to interact, collaborate, and socialize.
www.logoscms.com/360
Sermonspice.com
Sermonspice.com celebrates its fourth year providing Christian short films to pastors. Built with a passion for serving the church with media, Sermonspice.com supports the Sunday service with eye-catching videos, full of life and poignancy. The vision that made Sermonspice.com a success has never ceased to grow, improve itself, and gather the talents of skilled video producers from all over the world. As the tools used to communicate are updated and advanced, Sermonspice.com has continued as a market leader.
www.sermonspice.com
Samaritan PAD (Public Access Defibrillator) from ChurchPartner
The Samaritan PAD Public Access Defibrillator (or Automatic External Defibrillator) is an easy-to-use medical device especially designed for public access use, to administer lifesaving treatment for sudden cardiac arrest. The Samaritan PAD resists shock and vibration and carries an IP56 Rating, the industry's highest rating against dust and water. It can be taken and used virtually anywhere, even in the most inclement conditions. It also carries a 7-year unit warranty. The Samaritan PAD Public Access Defibrillator is available from ChurchPartner.
www.churchpartner.com
Personalized Perforated Bench from Leisure Craft
Leisure Craft’s perforated bench features a pattern of half-inch holes and is available as a personalized item with your words and logos cut into the back of the bench. The bench features 11 gauge perforated metal seat and back, cast iron legs, thermoplastic finish, and pre-drilled mounting holes. Leisure Craft is a full-service metal fabricator that makes outdoor -site furnishings from start to finish. Their specialties are vibrant colors of protective thermoplastic and a commitment to personalized design.
www.leisurecraftinc.com
MBCI
MBCI is an industry-leading manufacturer of metal roof and wall systems, including six separate standing seam roofing systems. At the First Baptist Church in Boynton Beach, Florida (pictured), MBCI’s SuperLok SSR system offered the security it was requiring when adding to its existing campus. SuperLok meets the tough building codes in Florida and offers some of the highest wind load capabilities in the industry. Combining these attributes with the life cycle cost of the system, SuperLok was an affordable and aesthetically pleasing roof for the church.
www.MBCI.com
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