1. Introducing— Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal Electronic Pew Edition

2. CW Electronic Pew Edition 2 What is it? CW Electronic Pew Edition is an electronic version of the Christian Worship (NPH 1993) on a CD. CW Electronic Pew Edition is an electronic version of the Christian Worship (NPH 1993) on a CD.

3. CW Electronic Pew Edition 3 What is it used for? Creating service folders for worship. Creating service folders for worship.

4. CW Electronic Pew Edition 4 What does it contain? A PDF of the actual hymnal. Note: the page size is 8.5 x 11 inches so the margins are wider than the hymnal. A PDF of the actual hymnal. Note: the page size is 8.5 x 11 inches so the margins are wider than the hymnal.

5. CW Electronic Pew Edition 5 What else does it contain? RTF (text) files all of the liturgy, psalms, hymns and other parts of the hymnal. RTF (text) files all of the liturgy, psalms, hymns and other parts of the hymnal. Note: most of the formatting from the hymnal is retained. Note: most of the formatting from the hymnal is retained.

6. CW Electronic Pew Edition 6 What else does it contain? TIFF files of all the musical portions of the hymnal. TIFF files of all the musical portions of the hymnal. Note: these are at 600 DPI for sharp looking graphics on printouts. Note: these are at 600 DPI for sharp looking graphics on printouts.

7. CW Electronic Pew Edition 7 What does it cost? In addition, an Annual Usage Fee and an Annual Reprint License are needed. In addition, an Annual Usage Fee and an Annual Reprint License are needed. The cost of the CD is $249. The cost of the CD is $249.

8. CW Electronic Pew Edition 8 What is the Annual Usage Fee? This is a yearly fee payable to NPH for using the product. This is a yearly fee payable to NPH for using the product. This allows NPH to spread the cost of the product over a number of years instead of a substantial upfront purchase price. This allows NPH to spread the cost of the product over a number of years instead of a substantial upfront purchase price.

9. CW Electronic Pew Edition 9 How much is the Annual Usage Fee? This table shows the amount congregations will pay based on annual weekly attendance: (Schools and institutions should contact NPH for their amount.) Average Weekly AttendanceAnnual Usage Fee 1-25 $25 26-100 $50 101-200 $75 201-400$100 401-700$125 701-1100$150 1101-1600$175 1601-2200$200

10. CW Electronic Pew Edition 10 When do I pay the Annual Usage Fee? The first year is included in the product purchase price. The first year is included in the product purchase price. Subsequent years are renewable on the anniversary date of the initial purchase. Subsequent years are renewable on the anniversary date of the initial purchase. NPH will automatically bill the user. NPH will automatically bill the user.

11. CW Electronic Pew Edition 11 Annual Usage Fee cont. What if I stop using the Electronic Pew Edition? What if I stop using the Electronic Pew Edition? The purchaser may allow the Annual Usage Fee to lapse by notifying NPH. To start again, simply renew payment of the fee. The purchaser may allow the Annual Usage Fee to lapse by notifying NPH. To start again, simply renew payment of the fee. Can dual parishes pay one Annual Usage Fee? Can dual parishes pay one Annual Usage Fee? Yes, the product can be used with both congregations and the fee covers them. Yes, the product can be used with both congregations and the fee covers them. Can I transfer the product and fee to another congregation? Can I transfer the product and fee to another congregation? Yes, but contact NPH for details. Yes, but contact NPH for details.

12. CW Electronic Pew Edition 12 What is a reprint license? A reprint license is a way that copyright holders receive compensation for the printing of their materials. A reprint license is a way that copyright holders receive compensation for the printing of their materials.

13. CW Electronic Pew Edition 13 Is a reprint license required for everything in the hymnal? No, some items are in the public domain because of how old they are. No, some items are in the public domain because of how old they are. The acknowledgements in the back of the hymnal indicate what items are in public domain. This would include any items without the copyright symbol (©). The acknowledgements in the back of the hymnal indicate what items are in public domain. This would include any items without the copyright symbol (©).

14. CW Electronic Pew Edition 14 How do I get a reprint license for including items in service folders? NPH uses OneLicense for any copyrighted materials controlled by NPH. Many other religious publishers also use OneLicense to cover their materials. NPH uses OneLicense for any copyrighted materials controlled by NPH. Many other religious publishers also use OneLicense to cover their materials. The CCLI license covers some items in CW, but not all. Check their website for information. The CCLI license covers some items in CW, but not all. Check their website for information. Some copyright holders want to be contacted directly for permission. See the listing in the README file of the CD. Some copyright holders want to be contacted directly for permission. See the listing in the README file of the CD. Important: Some materials were denied permission to use in this product and have been blanked out in the files on the CD. To reprint them from the hymnal, permission must be obtained from the copyright holder and may be denied. Important: Some materials were denied permission to use in this product and have been blanked out in the files on the CD. To reprint them from the hymnal, permission must be obtained from the copyright holder and may be denied.

15. CW Electronic Pew Edition 15 Do I need to show the copyright information in the service folder? Yes. The reprint license agreement will tell you how to show the permission with a license number. Yes. The reprint license agreement will tell you how to show the permission with a license number. NPH has included the copyright information on the PDF, RTF, and TIFF files for the convenience of the user. NPH has included the copyright information on the PDF, RTF, and TIFF files for the convenience of the user.

16. CW Electronic Pew Edition 16 How do I get more information on a reprint license? Read carefully the README file on the CD and check the websites of the reprint license agencies. Read carefully the README file on the CD and check the websites of the reprint license agencies.

17. CW Electronic Pew Edition 17 How do I use the materials on the CD? NPH recommends copying the entire contents of the CD to a computer hard drive to avoid technical problems. NPH recommends copying the entire contents of the CD to a computer hard drive to avoid technical problems.

18. CW Electronic Pew Edition 18 How do I create a service folder? Most word processing programs will be able to use the text and graphics from the CW Electronic Pew Edition. Most word processing programs will be able to use the text and graphics from the CW Electronic Pew Edition. For multiple uses of the files, create a template or “dummy” document containing the particular service and modify the document as needed. For multiple uses of the files, create a template or “dummy” document containing the particular service and modify the document as needed. Depending on your bulletin size, set up a 1 or 2 column document with the appropriate margins. Depending on your bulletin size, set up a 1 or 2 column document with the appropriate margins. The graphic files for the music are formatted to be used with a minimum page size of 5.5 x 8.5 inches (half the standard letter size). The graphic files for the music are formatted to be used with a minimum page size of 5.5 x 8.5 inches (half the standard letter size).

19. CW Electronic Pew Edition 19 Why are there both RTF and TIFF files of the hymnal materials? The RTF files give all of the texts for the various elements. These could be used if the music is familiar to the congregation. The RTF files give all of the texts for the various elements. These could be used if the music is familiar to the congregation. The TIFF files give the musical notation for the elements in the hymnal for congregations where this is desired. The TIFF files give the musical notation for the elements in the hymnal for congregations where this is desired. Note: when inserting the TIFF graphics of the music in the RFT file, be sure to delete the text that has the same elements. Note: when inserting the TIFF graphics of the music in the RFT file, be sure to delete the text that has the same elements.

20. CW Electronic Pew Edition 20 How do I insert the graphic files into the service folder document? Go to the Insert menu and find the appropriate graphic from the directory and insert the graphic. Go to the Insert menu and find the appropriate graphic from the directory and insert the graphic.

21. CW Electronic Pew Edition 21 Go to the formatting menus for the graphic and check to see if it is at 100%. Go to the formatting menus for the graphic and check to see if it is at 100%. In addition, you can resize graphics on most computers by dragging the corner box. In addition, you can resize graphics on most computers by dragging the corner box. What if the graphic is too big? Suggestion: for the most professional look, make sure that all of the graphics are the same percentage in your service folder and are not stretched vertically or horizontally.

22. CW Electronic Pew Edition 22 What if the graphic is too big for the space? You can divide the graphic into two parts by inserting it on two successive pages of the service folder. You can divide the graphic into two parts by inserting it on two successive pages of the service folder. Then, crop the bottom of the graphic of the first part. Then, crop the bottom of the graphic of the first part. Finally, crop the top of the graphic of the second part, to show the full item. Finally, crop the top of the graphic of the second part, to show the full item.

23. CW Electronic Pew Edition 23 What about the psalms? The psalms have only the Refrain and Psalm Tone in the graphic. The psalms have only the Refrain and Psalm Tone in the graphic. Bring the text of the psalm verses into the service folder from the RTF file. Bring the text of the psalm verses into the service folder from the RTF file. Note: the cadence syllables have been underlined to avoid formatting issues with the apostrophe in the original hymnal. Note: the cadence syllables have been underlined to avoid formatting issues with the apostrophe in the original hymnal.

24. CW Electronic Pew Edition 24 Why is there a PDF of the hymnal in the CW Electronic Pew Edition? The PDF can be used to print out selected pages for use in worship. The PDF can be used to print out selected pages for use in worship. Also, any of the pages of the PDF can be copied as a graphic to insert in a worship folder. Also, any of the pages of the PDF can be copied as a graphic to insert in a worship folder. Hint: when copying graphics from the PDF, make a selection box around the element chosen and then increase the magnification of the PDF before copying the item. This will give you a bigger DPI graphic that will be clearer when printed out in the service folder. Hint: when copying graphics from the PDF, make a selection box around the element chosen and then increase the magnification of the PDF before copying the item. This will give you a bigger DPI graphic that will be clearer when printed out in the service folder.

25. CW Electronic Pew Edition 25 Where can I get help for using the CW Electronic Pew Edition? Contact the Sacred Music and Worship Editor at NPH: Phone: (414) 615-5705 Email: noltec@nph.wels.net Contact the Sacred Music and Worship Editor at NPH: Phone: (414) 615-5705 Email: noltec@nph.wels.net