11/21/2019 - Version 12 Maintenance Release
A new Maintenance Release dated 11/21/2019 has been released for Version 12.
The program will automatically download and install this update by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release, or you can manually download and install the Maintenance Release installer by visiting http://www.powerchurch.com/mr in your web browser.
PowerChurch Online servers will be updated automatically overnight. For PowerChurch Online users, no further action needs to be taken.
This Maintenance Release fixes the following issues:
Membership
- Family Grouped Report - Only the first family phone type is printed
- LifeTouch Church Directories export should exclude families that aren't included in Membership Module reports
- Personal Profiles - Navigation List doesn't update after moving to a new family
- Selected Names Addresses and Phones report ignores include phones option if Alternate Phone exists.
- Selected Names Addresses and Phones report doesn't list date field labels 10-112
Activities/Attendance
- Fast Data Entry stores an entry for Additional Present Count: 0, which isn't necessary
- Merge Activities can possibly lose Attendance data
Contributions
- Pledge Statement doesn't save the message text like Contribution Statement does.
- Monthly Contribution Totals report rounding should be handled by PowerChurch and not Crystal, so the line totals match report totals.
- Modify Unposted Contributions validates empty date field before saying date field is required.
- If no contributions are posted (excluded them all by contribution type, for example) a posting audit log is still created.
- Fund Totals by Envelope report can show a blank report page rather than "No records selected" message.
Accounting
- W2/W3 forms and e-file updated for 2019
- 1099-MISC/1096 forms and e-file updated for 2019
- AP Maintain Open Invoices screen doesn't refresh after deleting a computer check
- Void and Reissue a check in AP/PR shouldn't try to print the reissue check if voiding a void
- Sub-Account Report missing "Includes unposted transactions" text when budgets are included
Events
- Events Calendar - "Fatal error: Exception code=C000005" when there are a lot of events in view
- Year isn't displayed on the calendar
- Email reports as attachments, like AR invoices and statements, ignore the "Send a copy to this address" setting. Now asks if you want to receive them.
- Request read receipt option is ignored
Spell Check
- Dictionary is missing some common words.
- Dictionary contains inappropriate words.
- Some words can't be added to the custom dictionary.
General
- Various controls in different areas of the software aren't scaling up properly or are cut off when display scaling is high
- Capture picture via webcam can error
11/14/2019 - PowerChurch Software Newsletter
The Fall 2019 issue of the PowerChurch Software newsletter was published today. If you aren't on the list, visit www.powerchurch.com/email to sign up now!
www.powerchurch.com/support/493/5/powerchurch-software-newsletter-fall-2019
View the archive here: www.powerchurch.com/newsletter
10/30/2019 - Version 12 Maintenance Release
A new Maintenance Release dated 10/30/2019 has been released for Version 12.
The program will automatically download and install this update by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release, or you can manually download and install the Maintenance Release installer by visiting http://www.powerchurch.com/mr in your web browser.
PowerChurch Online servers will be updated automatically overnight. For PowerChurch Online users, no further action needs to be taken.
This Maintenance Release fixes the following issues:
Attendance
- Fast Data Entry doesn't save all changes when updating existing
- Fast Data Entry can error when clicking Done > Enter more attendance
Fund Accounting
- Sub-Account report shows parameter warning with Include Budget Amounts enabled
Custom Reports
- Print Preview - Report toolbar items aren't docked in the toolbar
10/16/2019 - Version 12 Maintenance Release
A new Maintenance Release dated 10/16/2019 has been released for Version 12. This release provides a free update to Version 12.2, with new and updated features.
The program will automatically download and install this update by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release, or you can manually download and install the Maintenance Release installer by visiting http://www.powerchurch.com/mr in your web browser.
PowerChurch Online servers will be updated automatically overnight. For PowerChurch Online users, no further action needs to be taken.
This Maintenance Release includes the following:
Membership
- Integrated Data Entry screen now has a Print Report button on the Visitations tab
- Family Update Form report has improved data selections. "Empty" families are removed from the report output.
- Personal Profiles reports' Selection Criteria screen has added an Age range selection
- Selected Dates report now uses the standard Selection Criteria screen, providing many new selection options
Attendance
- Print Mailing Labels/Create Mail Merge Export now allows Personal Status Code selection
Contributions
- Maintain Donors is a new screen combining information and functionality from various areas of Contributions
- Check Reader screen now allows an account to be flagged as a "Bank Issued/Bill Pay" account and not tied to a donor
- Print Mailing Labels has a new selection for those who haven't pledged
- View Posted Contributions screen includes a new Reverse & Correct process to aid in accurately creating reversals and corrections
- Contribution Statements have a redesigned "Select by amounts given" interface and reports are centered on the page
- Selected Contributors report has a new option to exclude the amounts given
- New reports: Monthly Contributions by Payment Method, Totals by Fund Type, and Totals by Payment Method
Fund Accounting
- Option to include unposted transactions on many reports and graphs
- New Report: Balance Sheet by Month
Accounts Payable
- Maintain Vendor Records screen now includes unposted transactions on the History tab
Accounts Receivable
- Print Statement button added to the Maintain Customers screen
Payroll
- Maintain List of Employees screen has brought back the Filter Pay Group option
Events
- Export to iCalendar (ICS) file for use with other calendar solutions
09/23/2019 - Version 12 Maintenance Release
A new Maintenance Release dated 09/23/2019 has been released for PowerChurch Plus Version 12.
The program will automatically download and install this update by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release, or you can manually download and install the Maintenance Release installer by visiting https://www.powerchurch.com/mr in your web browser.
PowerChurch Online servers will be updated automatically overnight. No further action needs to be taken.
This Maintenance Release resolves the following issues:
Contributions
- Import from Vanco can miss transactions in specific situations
- Contributions Audit Log missing entries for linking funds and envelope numbers
09/23/2019 - Version 11.5 Maintenance Release
A new Maintenance Release dated 09/23/2019 has been released for PowerChurch Plus Version 11.5.
The program will automatically download and install this update by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release, or you can manually download and install the Maintenance Release installer by visiting https://www.powerchurch.com/mr in your web browser.
This Maintenance Release resolves the following issues:
Fund Accounting
- "Year end transaction" checkbox removed from tab order to avoid accidentally checking it
Payroll
- W2 - Spelling error in Box 12 code "G - 457b Deferred Compensation"
Contributions
- Import from Vanco can miss transactions in specific situations
- Newer version of Chilkat controls installed by other programs can cause unlock code error
09/16/2019 - Version 12 Maintenance Release
A new Maintenance Release dated 09/16/2019 has been released for PowerChurch Plus Version 12.
The program will automatically download and install this update by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release, or you can manually download and install the Maintenance Release installer by visiting https://www.powerchurch.com/mr in your web browser.
PowerChurch Online servers will be updated automatically overnight. No further action needs to be taken.
This Maintenance Release resolves the following issues:
Fund Accounting
- "Year end transaction" checkbox removed from tab order to avoid accidentally checking it
Accounts Payable
- Void an unposted check pulls the wrong transaction description
Payroll
- Emailing Pay Stubs report doesn't list email addresses or sent status
General
- Crystal Reports errors if Windows isn't installed on drive letter C
07/12/2019 - PowerChurch Software Newsletter
The Summer 2019 issue of the PowerChurch Software newsletter was published today. If you aren't on the list, visit www.powerchurch.com/email to sign up now!
www.powerchurch.com/support/488/5/powerchurch-software-newsletter-summer-2019
View the archive here: www.powerchurch.com/newsletter
06/25/2019 - Version 12 Maintenance Release
A new Maintenance Release dated 06/25/2019 has been released for PowerChurch Plus Version 12.
The program will automatically download and install this update by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release, or you can manually download and install the Maintenance Release installer by visiting https://www.powerchurch.com/mr in your web browser.
PowerChurch Online servers will be updated automatically overnight. No further action needs to be taken.
This Maintenance Release resolves the following issues:
Membership
- Attendance Register Form doesn't print two columns on A4 paper
Accounts Payable
- Added Amount selection to Vendor Activity Summary report
- Added vendor Short Note field to the Vendor Directory report
- A check that paid multiple invoices can cause duplicate void transactions
Accounts Receivable
- Customer Zip/Postal Code sometimes doesn't print on invoice
- A credit memo can't be deleted after having been applied (now reverse, post, then delete)
- A credit memo application can't be reversed from Maintain Invoices
Payroll
- In some circumstances, Clergy Salary tax option is treated as non-taxable
05/15/2019 - Version 11.5 Maintenance Release
A new Maintenance Release dated 05/15/2019 has been released for PowerChurch Plus Version 11.5.
The program will automatically download and install this update by going to Help > Download Maintenance Release, or you can manually download and install the Maintenance Release installer by visiting https://www.powerchurch.com/mr in your web browser.
This Maintenance Release resolves the following issues:
Visitations
- Selected Visitation Data report isn't sorted properly
Fund Accounting
- Reconcile Bank Accounts should only save Statement Balance when Postpone
Accounts Payable
- Maintain Open Invoices some text can overlap on screen when resizing window
- Can't reassign a vendor ID if there is a leading space
Payroll
- State should be forced to uppercase when e-filing forms