Here are some resources you can use to make a big impact—and do it without spending hours and hours of time in preparation. Most of the items on it are free. Use what you need, knowing we here at CTA are praying for you and for the women of your church! 

• Free Mother’s Day devotions or sermons—some in Spanish! (Scroll down to find Mother’s Day on the page.)
• A brief history of Mother’s Day. 
• Here is a PowerPoint presentation with theme art from Woman of God: Moments of Grace Our PowerPoint presentations are intended for use with CTA’s free ministry messages. If you want to write your own message, use the themed blank slides at the end of the presentation. 
• Free, downloadable invitations, thank-you notes, flyers, and bulletin covers keyed to the theme Woman of God: Moments of Grace. 
• Here is a page of similar free resources, keyed to Be Blessed. 
• And another, keyed to Bouquet of Blessings. 
• And yet another, keyed to Recipe for Life. 

Finally, if you’re planning a women’s retreat this spring, don’t forget the two free women’s retreats CTA has made available, one focused on the theme Recipe for Life and our newest offering, focused on Women of God: Moments of Grace. Both are free and downloadable. 

Still don’t see what you want? Poke around on CTA’s Mother’s Day Web pages a bit. There are even more free resources that might help you.

Enjoy your Mother’s Day celebration! And let us know what else we might provide to make that day more meaningful in your church!

Strength for the Journey Pocket Tool, great as a Father's Day or Men's Ministry Gift

But before summer is truly gone, take some time to yourself to reflect and recharge for another busy school year.  My husband and I always like to go on a retreat in August.

Retreats offer an excellent opportunity to spend some quiet time with God.  Free from the distractions of everyday life, reading the Bible and engaging in prayer, blessed with serenity, retreats can provide you with the peace you may be looking for. 

When my husband goes on retreat, I like to send an expression of love along with him. There are several items available at CTA that I have enjoyed purchasing in the past. Just click here and you will see what I mean!  (There are some for us ladies, too!)

Whether taking advantage of a retreat or just carving out some special time at home, these products will help you revitalize your prayer life!