The vivid artwork in this wordless picture book tells the story of a little girl who loves to dance in the raina no matter what anyone thinks.Laney loves to dance in the pouring rain. One day, she encounters a scowling boy who tries to ruin her fun outside. But with the support of her mom, Laney goes back to what she lovesa even after the boy attempts to destroy her beautiful yellow raincoat. When Laney embraces her true self, she brings joy to herself and her neighbors. Laney Dances in the Rain is a wordless picture book that allows young children to use their imagination to tell a story in their own words and their own way. Its empathy-building storyline about being true to oneself supports self-belief and self-expression even in the face of questioning or criticism. A special section for adults offers discussion questions to use in exploring the story with children.

Power-boost your team s capacity to share faith without anxiety

Most churches and Christians target the wrong people with "evangelism" efforts. The model we use no longer works because it is passive, too polite, and focused in the wrong direction. We are not making new disciples, not adding significantly to Christ s transformation of the world. But there is hope and practical help for churches who are ready to take a new approach. "Get Their Name" by Bob Farr, Kay Kotan, and Doug Anderson outlines that hope and help.

The "Get Their Name Workbook" provides the critical next step. Church leaders can use this resource with their teams, small groups, and staff to power-boost the book s ideas in their own church context. The workbook is formatted to function as an individual study, too.

The "Get Their Name Workbook: " Creates conversation starters for group discussion or personal reflection Poses powerful questions, which can lead to honest and authentic reflection and evaluation Encourages group participants to process the information together, increasing understanding and commitment Stimulates calls to action, increasing the likelihood of real and sustainable change in the congregation "