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I took money out of superannuation – and it was super fast
By Serina Bird August 24, 2020
Find out why Serina Bird chose to withdraw super as part of the COVID-19 early release scheme, how she did it and what she plans to do to catch up.
Superannuation is powerful. More than half of my net wealth is in superannuation. If I have any regrets about my investment portfolio, it is not contributing more to superannuation when I was younger.
Yet last week I received money from my superannuation as part of the government's COVID-19 Early Release Scheme. Why did I withdraw super? And what was the process like?
It's my money
When I read how many Australians had withdrawn superannuation during the COVID-19 crisis, I was shocked. "Don't people understand compound interest and the tax advantages of superannuation?" I ranted. "We need more education to keep people in the scheme!"
I continued to mutter about the mass migration out of superannuation as I watched a 60 Minutes special on (mostly young) people withdrawing now to spend on short-term splurges. Surely people wouldn't be that crazy?
Then I met several people who spoke openly about how they had withdrawn superannuation. One was a chef who lost his job during COVID-19. Early access to super helped him open a chef's table experience. Another distrusted superannuation and felt the money was safer on her mortgage. "It's my money, and I want to be able to use it now rather than never seeing it," she said.
"It's my money" was a theme that came up again during a podcast interview I did with Aussie Firebug, who has a semi-cult following in Australia's Financial Independence Retire Early community. I was surprised when he said that while he understands the long-term benefits of super he, too, would withdraw superannuation in a heartbeat if he was able to.
As I pondered these conversations, it occurred to me that these were not people who were
frittering away their superannuation on retail splurges. Instead, they were using their superannuation funds strategically to start new ventures, give themselves a buffer or invest elsewhere.
I realised I had been affected by COVID
While seeking to maintain a positive, abundance mindset during difficult times I had overlooked the obvious; as a new business owner in a creative industry, my earnings had gone down on average 30% in recent months.
A few weeks ago, my husband and I decided to sell some shares. After diving in mid-March, the ASX has staged a remarkable comeback. The value of our share portfolio had almost returned to where it was two and a half years previously.
"Since the sharemarket is doing well – and with uncertain times ahead – why not sell and put it on the mortgage?" we reasoned. "And why not do the same with super?"
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Withdrawing super was faster than I thought
It took 12 minutes and 20 seconds from the moment I typed an inquiry into Google to submitting my application. The money was in my account within a week.
There are four steps:
Log into the myGov website or app. In the early days the site struggled with increased demand but it worked smoothly two weeks ago when I accessed it.
Apply through the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). I hadn't yet linked the ATO service to myGov, so this took me an extra three minutes. Once linked, it was then easy to click on the button to start the process for early release of superannuation.
Check your eligibility. There is a link in the ATO online form that refers you back to the ATO website where you can read eligibility criteria. Make sure to check whether you are eligible before applying as you could be penalised if you are non-compliant. In summary, to be eligible you must:
be unemployed
be eligible for financial assistance (e.g. JobSeeker payment, Youth Allowance, Parenting Payment)
have been made redundant, your working hours reduced by 20%, or be a sole trader and have suffered a reduction in business turnover reduced by 20%.
Nominate how much money you want to withdraw. You can withdraw up to $10,000 this financial year. This was the tricky bit for me as I had a super account with less than $10,000 and I wanted to withdraw it in full. The ATO service in myGov provided a link to both of my superannuation accounts and their value – but the value was not current. I spent a few more minutes logging into my superannuation account to check the balance. I ended up having to leave $82 in this account as the value went up.
I applied on a Thursday afternoon. At lunchtime on Tuesday, I received a message from the ATO advising it had approved my application. The next morning I received an email from my super fund asking for confirmation of my bank account details. I provided that and the money was in my account that afternoon.
My future superannuation strategy
I have two superannuation accounts: one Public Sector Superannuation scheme, and a second index-style superannuation fund into which I make salary sacrifice contributions. I have two because I was already making the maximum contributions to my main scheme, and that scheme did not allow salary-sacrifice contributions.
My husband has a Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme fund. He increased his contribution from 5% to 10% of his post-tax income three years ago. He also started salary sacrificing at the same time up to the $25,000 limit by adding $8,000 a year into a separate, low-fee superannuation fund (on top of what his employer provides). Basically, my husband has good superannuation schemes and, as a couple, it makes sense to focus on building up his super before he retires.
Our main superannuation schemes are great funds, but sadly we both lost close to a third each through divorce. In recent years, we've focused on rebuilding. But our strategy has recently changed.
I am now a sole trader in the start-up business phase. As I'm not drawing a regular income, I can't reap the tax benefits of salary sacrificing. I will deposit $1,000 before the end of the financial year to take advantage of the superannuation co-contribution scheme. But this is not nearly as beneficial as salary sacrificing into my husband's super scheme.
About Serina Bird
Serina Bird, also known as The Joyful Frugalista, is a former diplomat, author of The Joyful Frugalista, host of The Joyful Frugalista podcast, and a money coach.
This article was reviewed by Editorial Campaigns Manager Maria Bekiaris before it was published as part of our fact-checking process.
Main image source: Suntezza (Shutterstock)
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The City of Loma Linda incorporated as a City in September 1970 and operates under the council/city manager form of government. The City Council is the legislative branch responsible for making policy decisions and passing ordinances concerning the conduct, affairs and operations of the City. Additionally, the City Council also serves as the board of the Loma Linda Housing Authority and the Successor Agency. The City Council is comprised of five (5) members, elected at large by residents to four year terms. Subsequent to the election, the City Council members select the Mayor and Mayor pro tempore.
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Please see the Public Notices page for required City Council filings
The Current Mayor and City Council Members are:
Phill Dupper • Mayor
First elected to the City Council 2010
Mayor pro tempore June 2014 - July 2018
Mayor April 2020 - present
Profession: San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant
City Responsibilities: Currently serves as City delegate to the Inland Valley Development Agency (IVDA) and the California Joint Powers Insurance; as alternate to San Bernardino International Airport Authority (SBIAA), and Confire JPA
Mail: 25541 Barton Road, Loma Linda, CA 92354
City Phone: (909) 799-2810 (message only)
City FAX: (909) 799-2891
Ron Dailey • Mayor pro tempore
Agency Vice Chairman July 2010 - February 2012
Mayor pro tempore April 2020 – present
City Responsibilities: Currently serves as the City delegate to the Omnitrans Board of Directors
Residence: (909) 796-7769
Rhodes Rigsby • Councilmember
First elected to the City Council July 2006
Agency Vice Chairman July 2006 –July 2008
Agency Chairman July 2008 – July 2010
Mayor pro tempore July 2008 – July 2010
Mayor July 2010 - April 2020
Profession: Physician and Executive Director of Home Care Services, Loma Linda University Medical Center
Family: Married with 3 daughters
Education: 1987 graduate of Loma Linda University School of Medicine; MBA from La Sierra University
City Responsibilities: Currently serves as the City delegate to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), Confire JPA Board of Directors, Inland Valley Development Agency (IVDA) and San Bernardino International Airport (SBIAA)
John Lenart • Councilmember
First elected to the City Council in July 2012
Mayor pro tempore July 2018 – April 2020
City Responsibilities: Currently serves as City alternate to Omnitrans and the Inland Valley Development Agency (IVDA)
Prior to election to the City Council, served on City's Planning Commission
Bhavin Jindal • Councilmember
First elected to the City Council in April 2020
City Responsibilities: Currently serves as City delegate to the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District Advisory Commission on Water Policy and the Solid Waste Management Board; as alternate to San Bernardino County Transportation Authority

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2019 is special for our Union's relations with our eastern neighbours: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.
This year we are celebrating ten years of a real and living partnership – the Eastern Partnership (EaP).
Many did not believe that this partnership would make a change in the region, but we recall the first years of the EaP with the thrill everyone felt – this belief that we are building something new and transformational.
Over the years, this partnership has gone through its share of difficulties. And still, it has not only endured - it has developed, matured and delivered beyond what we foresaw at that time.
The Eastern Partnership remains the sole comprehensive approach by the entire EU towards its eastern neighbours. Its goals and priorities are widely accepted and recognised.
It is part of a larger European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) and represents an umbrella allowing partners to deepen their relations with the EU and discuss matters of common importance.
Today, we are confident to say that this unique partnership is one of EU's most successful foreign policy initiatives.
It is a relationship firmly based on our common values, human rights, rule of law, democracy and good governance, and on the central principle of every country's right to choose its own future – which the EU and her member states have unanimously and consistently defended throughout these ten years.
Political transformation is not yet beyond the point of no return and there is much to be done still.
Most citizens of EaP countries, though, share European values and a European identity, which motivate them in their efforts toward this goal.
Through the Eastern Partnership, the European Union and her eastern partners have been investing into development, security and stability in the East of Europe.
Association and free trade agreements with Georgia, Ukraine and Moldova pave the way towards reforms and provide impetus to economic, social and regional development.
They give partner economies access to the EU market of over 500 million customers and, more importantly, to a market with clear rules and quality standards.
The EU is already the biggest trade partner for five EaP countries, for Belarus the second-biggest. And trade volumes are steadily growing.
We expect that increased investment follows from increased trade.
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Growing the trade and investments is in our common economic interest.
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We are working on further reduction of CO2 emissions and to set up effective national emissions monitoring.
This is important for competitiveness, greater sustainable economic development and concrete benefits for peoples' lives.
In the digital domain we are encouraging EaP countries to harmonise roaming charges, as a first step to harmonisation with the EU roaming area.
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Therefore, the EaP is tailor-made. Those wanting to get closer to the EU have this opportunity, adapted to their ambitions and pace.
Armenia and EU have signed an enhanced partnership and cooperation agreement.
Azerbaijan and Belarus have chosen their specific paths.
Leaders of the EU and partner countries further emphasised the importance of tailoring relations and calibrating support at the summit in Brussels 2017.
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The relationships with the eastern neighbours, differ from one country to another.
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The Eastern Partnership works both ways; it provides for all of us to learn, adapt and influence each other.
The EaP is a transformative policy which brings Eastern Partners and their citizens closer to us EU member states - and us closer to them.
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What Medium is SongPro distributed on?
The SongPro 5 install file is available as a download which is called SongProInstall.msi.
2) Run SongProInstall.msi and follow prompted instructions.
How do I install SongPro on Windows Vista?
We would recommend upgrading to a more recent operating system, like Windows 7, 8 or 10. But it will install, unfortunately as this OS is over 8 years old we can no longer offer support for it.
How do I uninstall SongPro?
1) Click the Start menu - Control panel - Add or Remove programs, select SongPro - Remove - yes.
1) Click the Start menu - Control panel - Under the header 'Programs' click 'unistall a program', select SongPro - 'uninstall/change'.
1) Click the Start menu - Control panel - Under the header 'Programs' click 'unistall a program', select SongPro - 'uninstall'.
3) Double-click on SongPro 5 from the list.
4) Double-click on SongPro 5 from the list.
Can I get a list of songs that are supplied with SongPro?
How do I put my own songs into SongPro?
How do I get the notices timed?
3. Under 'Admin->Options->Timings' set to the number of seconds required for each screen.
What's the difference between a SongPro update and a SongPro upgrade?
A SongPro 'update' is a free, cumulative, set of fixes/patches for problems/bugs found in the software. A SongPro 'upgrade' is a lower priced option for previous SongPro version 4 users to purchase SongPro 5.
How do I convert my version 4 database ready for SongPro 5?
1) Via Windows Explorer place your version 4 .sdb database into the new location "C:\Users\Public\SongPro5\Databases"
2) Run SongPro 5 and select "Database"->"Open Database..." locate your version 4 .sdb database, select it and click "Open".
3) It will convert it to the new SongPro 5 format and ask you to rename it.
4) Optional; To add the new SongPro 5 songs, go to "Database"->"Import"->"All v5 songs" (it won't add any duplicates).
Can I convert an old version 3 database for SongPro 5?
1) Via Windows Explorer place your version 3 .sdb database into the new location "C:\Users\Public\SongPro5\Databases"
2) Run SongPro 5 and select "Database"->"Open Database..." locate your version 3 .sdb database, select it and click "Open".
If I upgrade to Windows 10 with SongPro 5 installed, will my licence remain intact?
If you are simply following the standard upgrade route to Windows 10 your licence and software will remain intact and there is no need to do anything.
If you are reformatting your PC then installing Windows 10 you must deactivate SongPro beforehand, by using "Help->Deactivate". It will then issue an unlock code.
How do I upgrade from version 4?
To upgrade click on "Order SongPro" and tick the "Upgrade" box then enter your registration number with your order. You don't need version 4 installed on the same computer. Any Bibles you had with version 4 will get carried through free of charge.
The upgrade price is only valid when upgrading, any additional install licences after this are at the usual non upgrade price.
How do I add a PowerPoint presentation?
To display a PowerPoint file within SongPro you need the relevant PowerPoint program installed. For example if a .pptx (2007-2013) is created on a preparation computer then PowerPoint 2007-2013 needs to be installed on your display computer.
Setting up PowerPoint correctly for extended desktop.
1) Go to "File"->"Options"->"Advanced"->"Slide show" and check that "End with black slide" is checked.
2)(extended desktop) "Slide Show"->"Set Up Slide Show" then underneath where it says "Multiple monitors" select your output monitor (not primary or automatic).
1) Go to "File"->"Options"->"Advanced" then scroll down to "Slide Show" and check that "End with black slide" is checked and click "OK".
Check also that "Resolution" is set to "Use Current Resolution" then click "OK".
2)(extended desktop) click on "Slide Show" then next to monitor use the dropdown menu to select your display monitor (usually monitor 2) and un-tick "Use Presenter View".
Check your text size is set up correctly.
Right-click on the desktop, select "Personalize -> Display" Should be set to 100%" "Apply" re-start SongPro.
Right-click on the desktop, select "Display Settings" select your primary monitor (usually no. 1) then under "Scale and Layout" set it to 100%, click on "Sign Out Now" re-start SongPro. Do the same again for your Secondary monitor (Usually no. 2).
Avoid using an animation/transition on the entrance of the first slide.
Can I use embedded PowerPoint files in SongPro?
Go to "Control Panel->Programs and Features" select "Microsoft Office" click "Change" and then select "Repair".
Right-Click on Windows icon select "Control Panel->Programs->Programs and Features" select Microsoft Office click "Change" then "Repair".
Right-Click on Windows icon select "Control Panel->Programs->Programs and Features" select Microsoft Office click "Change" then select "Repair->Continue" Reboot PC.
What is a CCL number?
CCL stands for 'Christian Copyright Licence', as a Church organisation you should hold a valid CCL licence (renewed annually) to authorise the use of songs. This is a requirement for Churches no matter which software is used, and is dealt with independently.
We don't have a CCL number, can we get one from you?
No, you get it from CCLI (Christian Copyright Licensing International) www.ccli.co.uk for the UK and www.ccli.com worldwide, telephone (UK) 01323 417711 for more information.
Why do I have to put a CCL number and date in?
You don't have to, this is only for convenience, it will optionally remind you 28 days before your CCL is due for renewal and can be helpful. You can use the song register to assist you in completing this report.
Please see Song Register to assist you in completing this report.
Can I print out all the song lyrics for a service?
Yes you can, Right-click anywhere on your list - Copy Service plan to Clipboard - then open Word or other word processor - right click - paste. Everything will be displayed according to your sequence in each song.
Can I print out the service plan with just titles, authors, sequences, song numbers etc?
Yes, 'Print -> Prepare service plan -> Print' or 'Preview/edit/email'.
Click on 'lists per page' first.
Select the item in question, click on the < next to Image.
Double-click on relevant category, Select thumbnail of image, click 'Set'.
How do I add my own image to an item?
Click 'Add Image' locate your image (.jpg) then click 'Open' then click 'Set'.
Click on the < next to Image.
Double-click on relevant category, Select thumbnail of image.
Select default image for 'Song' (bottom left), then click on the image to the right to change it.
Note: The "Admin"->"Options"->"Edit" font and background defaults apply only if this picture is cleared (i.e no default image set for new songs).
How do I display a photo album?
Go to "View"->"Photo Slide Show"
1) Select "Add new collection" locate your photo folder.
2) Hit Manual Display or Automatic Display.
Can SongPro run on Apple Mac?
2) Launch Bootcamp and install your ISO file.
Costs involved: Windows 7 or 10 software.
What is extended desktop? and what is it used for?
This shows both SongPro's control panel and the display on the same screen, PC and projector.
This shows the control panel on your PC screen, and the display only on the projector screen.
The benefits of extended are that the congregation will only see what you want them to see and not your control panel when you have finished or in between displaying. There is a small preview window available on your PC screen when extended desktop is set up.
Does my PC have extended desktop capability?
Hold the Windows key and press P, if you have the 'Extend' option, your PC is capable.
How do I set up the extended desktop?
1) Press and hold the "Windows key" and press "P". Select "Extend".
2) Right click on the desktop and select "Screen Resolution", select your secondary monitor (usually no. 2) and set the resolution to match your projector screen.
3) Within SongPro Go to "Admin"->"Options"->"Misc" and select your output monitor (usually no. 2), you may need to re-start SongPro.
2) Right click on the desktop and select "Display Settings" select the extended monitor (usually no. 2) then (scroll down) change the resolution to match your Church display screen -> "Apply".
3) Within SongPro 5 Go to "Admin"->"Options"->"Misc" and select your output monitor (usually no. 2), you may need to re-start SongPro.
#Note: Some laptops may have an additional multiple monitor control provided by the driver - if you can't configure extended desktop with the above instructions check your computer manual for extended desktop setup.
Can I add extended desktop capability to my PC?
Laptops No. Some have built-in extended desktop capabilities, it depends on their chipset/firmware.
Desktop PCs Yes. You need an additional graphics/video card or a dual graphics/video card.
How do I make a back up for my database?
You must have the latest update installed for backup and retrieval.
1) Make a note of the Database name which you are using, this can be found under the "Cancel" button within SongPro.
2) Use "Database" -> "Make Backup to..." it will ask you what you would like to include and it will call it "SongProBackup" please allow a minute or so for the first backup.
1) Use "Database" -> "Retrieve Backup from..." it will ask you what you would like to include.
2) If the database name (under the "Cancel" button) differs to your note, use "Database -> Open Database" and select it.
Can I control my Projector from SongPro?
Yes you can control any projector if it has 'RS232 control' from a Serial Port or from a USB port, by using a USB to serial converter. SongPro can then send commands over the serial port (or via the USB pseudo serial port) to the projector. The actual port to assign would be found by experimentation.
How do I start a new service plan?
Go to "Plan"->"New Service Plan...", now anything you "add to service plan"(double-click on any item) will be in a new plan.
How do I add an item to the plan?
The order column will turn yellow with the plan position number inside it, this confirms it's successfuly added to the plan.
What is the 'song register'?
This automatically registers the songs you've used (displayed for longer than 50 seconds) for CCL. Note: "Song Register" must be ticked for that song.
How can I submit the song register to CCLI from SongPro?
From the top menu click "View->Song Register".
Click on the "CCLI Reporting" button this will launch your web browser.
Log in to your Church CCLI account, a search will be performed for the first song in the list, select the correct Song then click on "Report Song".
a) Select the next song in the list, click "CCLI Reporting".
b) Select the correct song and click on "Report song"
c) OPTIONAL copy the CCL Song ID from the web page and add it to the SongPro register by using "Edit Song ID"
Repeat A and B through your whole list.
When you have finished click on "Finished Reporting" and log out. Click on "Clear Register", that's it, close the Song Register.
1) Go to "View->Song Register" click on "Make file", tick as required then select "Make File".
2) Name it and save it, then locate this Word document and print.
3) Clear the song register by using the "Clear Register" button.
4) Take to an internet connected PC and login to your CCLI account.
5) Search for your songs and use "Report Song", repeat 5 for each song in the list.
How do I add a single Bible verse?
Double-click the item in the list to add to plan.
How do I add a range of Bible verses?
enter book, chapter, press the letter "v" then enter verse click "Set Start" Then enter your ending point by back spacing the verse and entering your ending verse, click "Set End", then "Update".
If we're in mid service and decide to display a Bible reading which is not in the plan, how can we do this quickly and smoothly?
Whilst displaying (and in active mode, extended desktop only) use the '\' hotkey, wait until your Bible background is displaying then enter book, chapter, press the letter "v" then enter verse.
1) Click the "Video" tab then "Add" your media file(s) one by one (there are 16 free located in "C:\Users\Public\SongPro5\Video" or you can locate your own).
2) Click "Show Plan", select your song, then click on the "<" next to the "Video" button under the background mode, select your media background from one of the small thumbnails above and click "set".
How do I add a DVD?
1, Insert DVD and wait for it to load.
2, Select the chapter then click "Add".
3, This should now appear in your "DVD" list, double-click it to "Add to plan".
Note: The DVD needs to be in the drive when in use, SongPro does not copy it.
How do I show text with a media background?
1) Select the item in question, then click the "<" next to the "Video" button.
2) Select the thumbnail image representing the video you want, click "Set".
How do I set SongPro to work with a video mixer?
Select a colour using the "<" next to the colour button that matches the projector's video blanking colour.(usually black or blue).
How do I add music to a song?
Go to "Audio" then click "Add", locate your sound file on your PC, then click "open". You will need to select a background picture you wish to display with the music.
Click the Songs tab then select which song you wish to add it to - click the < next to the "Audio" button under "Background Mode", select the picture representing this media click then click 'set'.
How do I play YouTube videos in SongPro?
How do I show text with a live camera background?
You need a capture card installed, for desktop PCs any good quality capture card will do the trick. With Laptops please see here for one we recommend.
1) Go to "Admin -> Connect external device".
4) Select appropriate Xbar, then click "OK"..
5) Select "Camera" under "Background mode" for required item in your plan.
* In some cases you may need to tick the options box and select the appropriate setting.
How do I adjust the text region for a camera background?
Click on the "<" next to the Camera button, use left and right mouse buttons to adjust region, Click "Apply".
How do I change the font colour for a camera background?
Click on the "<" next to the Camera button, click on the "Font Colour" button, select a colour and click "OK" then "Apply".
How do I change the font colours/styles for different lines of text?
1) Click 'Edit' bottom left.
2) Select a line of text, then select a colour and/or style from the pop up 'font colour and style' box.
3) Click on 'Update' bottom left.
Note: This only works on a per line basis.
How do I change the font colour/style to the whole Song, Liturgy or Bible?
1) Select the item in question.
3) Click font colour, Select a colour, 'OK' then 'Apply'.
Note: If this only changes part of the text, or the bold and italic boxes are disabled (greyed out), it is because multiple font colours/styles are in use, click on edit then select 'one colour and style' from the pop up 'font colour and style' box first.
How do I change the default font and size for all new songs added?
Yes, go to 'Admin->Options->Edit' for font defaults.
Note: This only applies to new songs added.
Note: This doesn't apply to picture backgrounds, as each picture has individual font colour/size/position assigned to it, once this is set in 'View-Images' it will be saved to that picture.
A Hotkey is a shortcut key used for triggering a SongPro function whilst in active mode(extended desktop) or in display mode single screen.
For a list of Hotkeys please go to "Help"->"Hotkeys" from within SongPro, this list can be printed.
Where can I find a list of these Hotkeys and actions they trigger?
You can find a list of these commands by going to "Help -> Hotkeys" and print if required.
The '\' hotkey doesn't work on my PC, why not?
You need to have at least one Bible reference created for this function to work.
OK there is a hotkey to call up a verse from the Bible in mid service, but how do I change the background picture and font settings etc for this reading?
The instant Bible (\) function uses the background picture and settings from the first item in the 'Bible references'* select this and click on the "<" next to the background mode Image button to change it. * unless already displaying a Bible verse at the time, in this case it will keep the current background.
How do I add Liturgy?
Click on the 'Liturgy' tab, then click 'add' enter a name for the title then type or paste your liturgy into the large field.
Visit the C of E website to download copyrighted liturgical text.
How do I set up the clock or countdown feature?
Go to 'View -> Set clock' position this where you like, by default this will display the time. For the countdown select 'Countdown' set the target time, then 'Show Clock'. If set to countdown you can set it to display the next item in the plan on zero.
How do I adjust the fade timing between verses or items in the plan?
Go to "Admin" -> "Options" -> "Timings", "Text to Text Fade" controls the fade in between verses and "Fade control" controls the fade in between items in the plan as well as the screen blank hotkey setting. The higher the number the faster the fade.
How do I import 'Songs of Fellowship' from my CD?
First install the Songs of Fellowship disc/s onto your PC.
Run SongPro - 'File -> Import -> Songs of fellowship' - select which volume - then locate the disc or where you installed it - and click 'Open'.
If you don't have the CD you can get one from here.
2) Run SongPro - "File" -> "Import" -> "Salvation Army Songbook 2015".
How do I import 'The Source 1 and 2' from my CD?
Install The Source onto your PC, open SongPro - File -> Import -> The Source - locate where you installed it - and click 'Open'. You cannot install Source 3 this way - they no longer provide a .dbf file.
How do I import 'Complete Mission Praise' from my CD?
Insert Complete Mission Praise CD, open SongPro - File -> Import -> Complete Mission Praise - click 'Open'.
To bulk import multiple songs in one go, you need a "SongPro ready import file".
A SongPro ready import file is simply a text document something.txt containing all of the song titles, lyrics and copyright info etc. Identifiers must be placed in the document to reference verse numbers, song titles etc for example #T represents the title of a song and #1 represents the first verse etc.
A valid song comprises of at least a title and an end identifier.
#A and rights or copyright use #R.
For a full list of identifiers available please click here.
We have a wireless presenter, and want it to go to the next in the plan at the end of an item.
Go to "Admin"->"Options" and tick "Continue in plan" where it says "down/right/arrow/mouse".
How do I transfer my service plan from one computer to another?
Please use the backup facility, see Backup and retrieval tick "Plans" and untick everything else.
How do I transfer all my SongPro data from one computer to another?
How do I transfer an unlocked licence to a different or new PC?
1) Update SongPro 5 to the latest version 5.2.01 by downloading this and installing over the top.
4) After successfully completing the above, click here for instructions on how to transfer your licence.
How do I merge two or more databases together without overwriting any data?
I would like to set up SongPro to use three monitors, 1 for the control panel, 1 for the congregation and 1 for doing other things on the PC.
*We recommend not using USB monitor for video as performance may be poor.
1) Select the 'Slide Show' tab.
2) From the 'Monitors' section of the ribbon, select the relevant monitor from 'Show Presentation on:'.
2) From the 'Monitors' section select the relevant monitor next to 'Show on:'.
Can I use a Video Mixer for the items in the plan?
1) Go to "Admin" and select "Apply to all items in list", click on "Show plan".
2) Select an item in question (songs/liturgy/bibles etc) then press the "Colour" button under the background mode.
3) Set the backgound colour by clicking the ">" next to the "Colour" button and set colour to that of your video blanking colour.
How do I change the display from 4:3 to 16:9 wide screen or vice versa?


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Prophecy: Rampage- Meet Gavin
by Brenna Lyons
Fireborn Publishing, LLC.
Heat Rating: Steamy
Contemporary Multiple Partners Erotica Fiction
Meet Gavin, a hero in the making but not your usual hero. At the start of it all, Gavin was still a boy, and like most teenaged boys, he wasn't smart enough to turn away from a sure thing. Where did Sam/Gram go when she left Molly? How could Gavin ever turn his life around and become a force for good?
CONTENT ADVISORY: This is not intended to be a romance. It depicts the corruption of a young man who will one day attempt to straighten out his life and escape his fate. This story is geared to readers already familiar with the original serial.
Cover Art by Brenna Lyons
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Gavin glanced around, scowling. Of all the suck-ass parties he'd been to, this one took the cake. If leaving didn't mean going home, he'd already be down the path and out of the park.
What drew his gaze to the man ambling across the moonlit clearing was unclear. He wasn't someone Gavin knew, but only three-quarters of the attendees were.
Gavin studied him, savoring a mouthful of passably cool beer. Whoever he was, he was five or so years older than Gavin was. That wasn't unusual. Guys from the college often mingled with the high school crowd, looking to pick up barely-legal and almost-legal girls.
But this guy wasn't scoping out the girls, in particular. Thankfully, he wasn't checking out the guys either.
He stepped into the shadows...and disappeared.
Gavin lowered the beer can, blinking his eyes, confused. In the instant his eyes were closed, the man reappeared.
He didn't disappear. Gavin reasoned his way to a plausible explanation, his muddled mind fighting him all the way.
The man was dressed in black, and he had dark hair. It had been an optical illusion. What else could it have been?
Gavin tried to ignore the nagging voice insisting that no one else was disappearing and reappearing in the shadows, no matter what color they wore or what color their hair and skin. Dark hair and clothing was more popular than not. If one did it, others should be similarly affected.
I'm buzzed. My eyes are playing tricks on me.
The man in question panned his gaze along the tree line, stopped, and returned to Gavin. His footsteps slowed then speeded again.
Gavin averted his eyes, feigning interest in a necking couple to his left, pretending he hadn't been staring. Still, he watched the guy's progress out of the corner of his eye. He kept coming. Gavin raised the beer can, swearing into it.
Unfortunately, that mouthful was the last one in the can. Gavin considered going for another, but Mr Mysterious was between him and the ice buckets.
"This place is dead."
Gavin offered the rise of one shoulder in a shrug. Maybe if he ignored the guy, he'd take the hint and bag ass.
His 'new buddy' wasn't that quick on the uptake. He pulled out a cigarette and lit it, taking a long drag on it.
"Nice tattoo," he continued.
Gavin didn't respond to that. The marks on his neck weren't a tattoo, but college boy didn't need to know that.
"Right. Don't talk to strangers. I get it."
"Not when they're making cop talk." Gavin glared at him, daring him to deny it.
He expected the older man to get pissed off...or act like he was pissed off. Instead, the interloper started laughing, sending bellows of smoke into Gavin's face.
His move to wave it away ended abruptly, his grimace fading. He inhaled deeply, savoring something a hell of a lot more enticing than the local-grown weed he'd been out of for the last month.
"The cops don't smoke this stuff, even for a bust," his companion confided.
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After a minor push back, singer/songwriter Chesley Krischelle's(@justchesley) new 773 Love EP has arrived. The EP is 7 tracks deep and was produced by King Samson and Law Beatz.
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