Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA
@mandreaw.bsky.social
It’s just me, being Kind. ☺️
Love is The Way ❤️
United Methodist
Certified Lay Minister; Nonprofit Founder;
Mental Health Advocate;
Chronic Illness Champion;
Author, Host of
ChangeFuse Podcast; AI generated pics free to use.
#BeUMC #Kindness #LiveLikeJesus
Love is The Way ❤️
United Methodist
Certified Lay Minister; Nonprofit Founder;
Mental Health Advocate;
Chronic Illness Champion;
Author, Host of
ChangeFuse Podcast; AI generated pics free to use.
#BeUMC #Kindness #LiveLikeJesus
✨ Taking time to be with God and stepping away from social media for the well-being of my spiritual and mental health. This will be my last post for 2025.
May you be well, find the peace of Jesus, and let joy pour into your life and love flow out from you. ✨
See you in 2026!
May you be well, find the peace of Jesus, and let joy pour into your life and love flow out from you. ✨
See you in 2026!
September 25, 2025 at 12:53 AM
✨ Taking time to be with God and stepping away from social media for the well-being of my spiritual and mental health. This will be my last post for 2025.
May you be well, find the peace of Jesus, and let joy pour into your life and love flow out from you. ✨
See you in 2026!
May you be well, find the peace of Jesus, and let joy pour into your life and love flow out from you. ✨
See you in 2026!
Spending more time and energy on self care and being in God’s creation and presence. A bicycle ride can become worship and meditation.
#BeUMC
#FreshExpressions
#SpiritualHealth
#BeUMC
#FreshExpressions
#SpiritualHealth
September 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Spending more time and energy on self care and being in God’s creation and presence. A bicycle ride can become worship and meditation.
#BeUMC
#FreshExpressions
#SpiritualHealth
#BeUMC
#FreshExpressions
#SpiritualHealth
Today we held a lament service, lifting up our grief and hopes for our world, our nation, our church, our community and ourselves. Together, we find strength even in shared sorrow. #BeUMC
#LamentThenLetGo
#CarlisleUMC
#LamentThenLetGo
#CarlisleUMC
September 20, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Today we held a lament service, lifting up our grief and hopes for our world, our nation, our church, our community and ourselves. Together, we find strength even in shared sorrow. #BeUMC
#LamentThenLetGo
#CarlisleUMC
#LamentThenLetGo
#CarlisleUMC
Community is vital to mental health. Church is more than a place of worship—it’s a community where we find support, belonging, and hope. #BeUMC #MentalHealthMatters
September 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Community is vital to mental health. Church is more than a place of worship—it’s a community where we find support, belonging, and hope. #BeUMC #MentalHealthMatters
💜 September is #SuicidePrevention Month.
We (the church)can help by:
👉 Listening without judgment
👉 Sharing resources + hotlines
👉 Training leaders to notice signs
👉 Being open about faith + mental health
👉 Walking with people in their pain
You are not alone. Call/text 988.
#BeUMC #HopeInChrist
We (the church)can help by:
👉 Listening without judgment
👉 Sharing resources + hotlines
👉 Training leaders to notice signs
👉 Being open about faith + mental health
👉 Walking with people in their pain
You are not alone. Call/text 988.
#BeUMC #HopeInChrist
September 5, 2025 at 1:09 PM
💜 September is #SuicidePrevention Month.
We (the church)can help by:
👉 Listening without judgment
👉 Sharing resources + hotlines
👉 Training leaders to notice signs
👉 Being open about faith + mental health
👉 Walking with people in their pain
You are not alone. Call/text 988.
#BeUMC #HopeInChrist
We (the church)can help by:
👉 Listening without judgment
👉 Sharing resources + hotlines
👉 Training leaders to notice signs
👉 Being open about faith + mental health
👉 Walking with people in their pain
You are not alone. Call/text 988.
#BeUMC #HopeInChrist
The Church is called to be a caring community where no one struggles alone. Mental health matters—and in Christ’s love, all people belong, are valued, and are supported. 💙 #MentalHealth #BeUMC #CommunityOfCare
September 1, 2025 at 1:07 PM
The Church is called to be a caring community where no one struggles alone. Mental health matters—and in Christ’s love, all people belong, are valued, and are supported. 💙 #MentalHealth #BeUMC #CommunityOfCare
We had our third Hike the Valley this summer. More and more, people are enjoying the outdoors and conversations together. They loved it so much we will have a Gratitude Hike in October.
#HolyHikesCUMC
#BeUMC
#HolyHikesCUMC
#BeUMC
August 31, 2025 at 11:52 AM
We had our third Hike the Valley this summer. More and more, people are enjoying the outdoors and conversations together. They loved it so much we will have a Gratitude Hike in October.
#HolyHikesCUMC
#BeUMC
#HolyHikesCUMC
#BeUMC
Sabbath is a gift, not a rule. Jesus invites us to pause and let Him restore our spirit. #PeaceInChrist #BeUMC
August 23, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Sabbath is a gift, not a rule. Jesus invites us to pause and let Him restore our spirit. #PeaceInChrist #BeUMC
Jesus told His disciples, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” Your soul needs space to breathe. Make room today.
#SacredRest
#BeUMC
Mark 6:31 (NIV)
#SacredRest
#BeUMC
Mark 6:31 (NIV)
August 21, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Jesus told His disciples, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” Your soul needs space to breathe. Make room today.
#SacredRest
#BeUMC
Mark 6:31 (NIV)
#SacredRest
#BeUMC
Mark 6:31 (NIV)
Jesus slipped away to pray. You can too. Renewal begins in quiet moments with God. #SoulCare #BeUMC
#GodConnection
#GodConnection
August 20, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Jesus slipped away to pray. You can too. Renewal begins in quiet moments with God. #SoulCare #BeUMC
#GodConnection
#GodConnection
Feeling worn out? Jesus says, “Come to me…and I will give you rest.” Lay your burdens down. #RestInChrist #BeUMC
August 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Feeling worn out? Jesus says, “Come to me…and I will give you rest.” Lay your burdens down. #RestInChrist #BeUMC
Leading worship tomorrow as CLM. Not the first time but first since my official certification at AC. Pastors are starting a new sermon series “Jesus on the Loose”. Let’s see where Jesus takes us.
#BeUMC
#HappyToServe
#JesusontheLoose #KidsHungerHousing
#BeUMC
#HappyToServe
#JesusontheLoose #KidsHungerHousing
August 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Leading worship tomorrow as CLM. Not the first time but first since my official certification at AC. Pastors are starting a new sermon series “Jesus on the Loose”. Let’s see where Jesus takes us.
#BeUMC
#HappyToServe
#JesusontheLoose #KidsHungerHousing
#BeUMC
#HappyToServe
#JesusontheLoose #KidsHungerHousing
Hike The Valley Hike #2 was amazing. More challenging than the first and discussion was “Traveling with God on Life’s Journey”. Hills and valleys, muck and bridges. God is with us through it all. We even spotted Jesus on the trail.
#BeUMC
#HolyHikesCUMC
#BeUMC
#HolyHikesCUMC
July 22, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Hike The Valley Hike #2 was amazing. More challenging than the first and discussion was “Traveling with God on Life’s Journey”. Hills and valleys, muck and bridges. God is with us through it all. We even spotted Jesus on the trail.
#BeUMC
#HolyHikesCUMC
#BeUMC
#HolyHikesCUMC
Milestone - Final summer adventures with these three young men as the oldest goes off to college and career. We lived it up big the last 11 summers with Grandma Shell adventures - hiking, kayaking, fishing, theme parks, playstation competitions, dominoes, Uno, puzzles, baseball games, and cookouts.
July 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Milestone - Final summer adventures with these three young men as the oldest goes off to college and career. We lived it up big the last 11 summers with Grandma Shell adventures - hiking, kayaking, fishing, theme parks, playstation competitions, dominoes, Uno, puzzles, baseball games, and cookouts.
The Good Samaritan crossed boundaries to show mercy. Jesus calls us to do the same for all people. — Luke 10:25-37
Love without borders.
#BeUMC #LiveLikeJesus
Love without borders.
#BeUMC #LiveLikeJesus
July 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Good Samaritan crossed boundaries to show mercy. Jesus calls us to do the same for all people. — Luke 10:25-37
Love without borders.
#BeUMC #LiveLikeJesus
Love without borders.
#BeUMC #LiveLikeJesus
“The Spirit of the Lord… has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor… to set at liberty the oppressed.” — Luke 4:18-19
Live His mission of justice.
#BeUMC #LiveLikeJesus
Live His mission of justice.
#BeUMC #LiveLikeJesus
July 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
“The Spirit of the Lord… has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor… to set at liberty the oppressed.” — Luke 4:18-19
Live His mission of justice.
#BeUMC #LiveLikeJesus
Live His mission of justice.
#BeUMC #LiveLikeJesus
“I was hungry and you gave me food, a stranger and you welcomed me.” — Matthew 25:35-40
Defend the poor. Welcome the outsider.
#BeUMC #LiveLikeJesus
Defend the poor. Welcome the outsider.
#BeUMC #LiveLikeJesus
July 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM
“I was hungry and you gave me food, a stranger and you welcomed me.” — Matthew 25:35-40
Defend the poor. Welcome the outsider.
#BeUMC #LiveLikeJesus
Defend the poor. Welcome the outsider.
#BeUMC #LiveLikeJesus
First hike was amazing. Great conversation, connecting and being in God’s creation.
#BeUMC
#HolyHikesCUMC
#BeUMC
#HolyHikesCUMC
June 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
First hike was amazing. Great conversation, connecting and being in God’s creation.
#BeUMC
#HolyHikesCUMC
#BeUMC
#HolyHikesCUMC
Excited to launch a fresh expression of faith — where spiritual growth meets the trail.
Join Carlisle UMC for the first “Hike the Valley” tomorrow!
Grab your devotional and passport to log each step of the journey. Let’s walk in wonder together.
#BeUMC #HolyHikesCUMC
Join Carlisle UMC for the first “Hike the Valley” tomorrow!
Grab your devotional and passport to log each step of the journey. Let’s walk in wonder together.
#BeUMC #HolyHikesCUMC
June 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Excited to launch a fresh expression of faith — where spiritual growth meets the trail.
Join Carlisle UMC for the first “Hike the Valley” tomorrow!
Grab your devotional and passport to log each step of the journey. Let’s walk in wonder together.
#BeUMC #HolyHikesCUMC
Join Carlisle UMC for the first “Hike the Valley” tomorrow!
Grab your devotional and passport to log each step of the journey. Let’s walk in wonder together.
#BeUMC #HolyHikesCUMC
Happy Father’s Day - blessed to see my Dad with my sisters today.
#FathersDay
#FathersDay
June 14, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Happy Father’s Day - blessed to see my Dad with my sisters today.
#FathersDay
#FathersDay
When God Calls…
When He first called me, I immediately questioned Him:
“Are You sure?”
I imagine God smiled and said,
“I won’t let you fail.”
I took a step. Then another. I stumbled. I learned. I changed. I surrendered.
I trust Him and He hasn’t let me go.
#BeUMC
#CertifiedLayMinister
When He first called me, I immediately questioned Him:
“Are You sure?”
I imagine God smiled and said,
“I won’t let you fail.”
I took a step. Then another. I stumbled. I learned. I changed. I surrendered.
I trust Him and He hasn’t let me go.
#BeUMC
#CertifiedLayMinister
June 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
When God Calls…
When He first called me, I immediately questioned Him:
“Are You sure?”
I imagine God smiled and said,
“I won’t let you fail.”
I took a step. Then another. I stumbled. I learned. I changed. I surrendered.
I trust Him and He hasn’t let me go.
#BeUMC
#CertifiedLayMinister
When He first called me, I immediately questioned Him:
“Are You sure?”
I imagine God smiled and said,
“I won’t let you fail.”
I took a step. Then another. I stumbled. I learned. I changed. I surrendered.
I trust Him and He hasn’t let me go.
#BeUMC
#CertifiedLayMinister
Being United Methodist means loving with open hearts, open minds, and open doors.
That includes supporting mental awareness and wellness as part of discipleship.
#mentalhealthawareness #BeUMC
That includes supporting mental awareness and wellness as part of discipleship.
#mentalhealthawareness #BeUMC
June 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Being United Methodist means loving with open hearts, open minds, and open doors.
That includes supporting mental awareness and wellness as part of discipleship.
#mentalhealthawareness #BeUMC
That includes supporting mental awareness and wellness as part of discipleship.
#mentalhealthawareness #BeUMC
The Church is not just for Sunday smiles.
It’s also for Monday meltdowns, quiet cries, and healing journeys.
We hold space for the whole you.
#mentalhealthawareness #BeUMC
It’s also for Monday meltdowns, quiet cries, and healing journeys.
We hold space for the whole you.
#mentalhealthawareness #BeUMC
June 9, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The Church is not just for Sunday smiles.
It’s also for Monday meltdowns, quiet cries, and healing journeys.
We hold space for the whole you.
#mentalhealthawareness #BeUMC
It’s also for Monday meltdowns, quiet cries, and healing journeys.
We hold space for the whole you.
#mentalhealthawareness #BeUMC
Worship, prayer, and therapy can coexist.
Caring for your mental health is not a lack of faith—it’s an act of courage.
#mentalhealthawareness #BeUMC
Caring for your mental health is not a lack of faith—it’s an act of courage.
#mentalhealthawareness #BeUMC
June 7, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Worship, prayer, and therapy can coexist.
Caring for your mental health is not a lack of faith—it’s an act of courage.
#mentalhealthawareness #BeUMC
Caring for your mental health is not a lack of faith—it’s an act of courage.
#mentalhealthawareness #BeUMC
Jesus wept.
Grief, sadness, and struggle are part of our story too.
You are not alone. We are here to listen, love, and support.
#mentalhealthawareness #BeUMC
Grief, sadness, and struggle are part of our story too.
You are not alone. We are here to listen, love, and support.
#mentalhealthawareness #BeUMC
June 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Jesus wept.
Grief, sadness, and struggle are part of our story too.
You are not alone. We are here to listen, love, and support.
#mentalhealthawareness #BeUMC
Grief, sadness, and struggle are part of our story too.
You are not alone. We are here to listen, love, and support.
#mentalhealthawareness #BeUMC