GOTM donation allows clinic to buy new ultrasound machine

David Watts, retired radiologist, cuts the ribbon on the new ultrasound machine at Crossroads Pregnancy Clinic in Fayetteville. Watts donated funds through the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions for the ultrasound machine. TBMB compassion ministry specialist Beth Moore (center, directly behind the monitor) attended the ceremony.
FAYETTEVILLE — On Jan. 14, just shy of their five-year anniversary, Crossroads Pregnancy Clinic in Fayetteville celebrated a miracle.
Through a generous donation made by a retired doctor through the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions (GOTM), the clinic received a state-of-the-art ultrasound machine — a critical acquisition since their previous machine had stopped working last fall.
“The way that God worked this ultrasound out for us is totally Him and just reminds us all that He knows what we need no matter how large or small that might be to us,” said Amy Leimer, director of client services at Crossroads Pregnancy Clinic.
Lincoln County is predominantly rural, with Fayetteville as its county seat. Like many rural Tennessee counties, it has historically faced challenges with healthcare access. As a result, residents often need to travel to larger cities like Huntsville or Nashville for full obstetric care.
With the county having limited reproductive healthcare facilities, Crossroads Pregnancy Clinic serves as one of the main resources for pregnancy-related services.
Theresa Morrison, Medical Director at Crossroads, said, “We have a lot of young women in the Bible Belt who end up pregnant, but some are in very judgmental families. No one wants to push them to an abortion, but they don’t support them either. So, they get pushed into imprudent decisions.
“We do have people that go down to Huntsville for an abortion because that used to be an abortion center down there. That was active when we first opened.”
She estimated one out of every three or four women who came into the clinic would choose to abort. All this pointed to a need, one that came up during an annual staff meeting at the clinic.
‘Would God really provide?’
Leimer was sitting in a staff meeting last October, on the heels of their annual banquet, discussing the need for a new ultrasound machine. “I’m pretty sure we weren’t even shutting the old one off for fear it may not come back on again,” she remarked.
“As long as it was on, it was working,” said ultrasound director Michelle Holman.
Holman explored grant opportunities, but said, “The fear crept in. It felt like such a huge task ahead. Would God really provide?”
Ultrasound machines are tens of thousands of dollars, while the training costs an additional $10,000. This machine that was donated to Crossroads cost just under $40,000.
Leimer mentioned the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board through the GOTM provides ultrasound machines to one organization a year. But the donation had already been made for 2024 — in Hartsville.
“In my head I’m thinking maybe we can get by for three more months,” Leimer recalled.
That’s where TBMB’s Compassion Ministry Specialist Beth Moore stepped in. A couple hours later after that staff meeting, Moore called Leimer and told her about Dr. David Watts, a member of Forest Hills Baptist Church, who donated money for a machine to be placed this year and if Crossroads would like to be the recipient.
They said yes, of course.

Crossroads executive director Amanda Curtis, right, and ultrasound director Michelle Holman hand Dr. David Watts a thank-you basket.
Watts is a retired radiologist. During the dedication ceremony, Watts retold how the Lord had put it on his and his wife’s hearts to do this donation to the GOTM last spring.
“I’ve read thousands of OB ultrasounds over the years,” he said. “The Lord’s going to do wonderful things with this machine and through all of y’all.”
“We are so grateful for Dr. Watts’ generosity and obedience to follow the prompting of the Holy Spirit. I believe this was divine intervention and favor,” said Amanda Curtis, Executive Director Crossroads Pregnancy Clinic.
God’s timing was impeccable.
On the day the new machine was delivered, the heartbeat button of the old machine failed and failed to work anymore.
“We will continue to be faithful — to the clients, to the women, and the babies, and the families — with the resources and education we have. And with this beautiful, new, upgraded, bells-and-whistles of an ultrasound machine, to introduce and advocate for the life of each baby we see,” said Holman.

Attendees of the Jan. 14 dedication ceremony pray over the machine. Leading the prayer were Randy C. Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, and Mike Clark, director of missions for the William Carey Baptist Association. — Photos by Zoe Watkins
God at work
A few weeks later, Leimer was at a Woman’s Missionary Union meeting where she told a friend, Becky Sumrall, that she had a great story to tell.
“She started laughing and told me her husband, Rusty, was the one who suggested Dr. Watts contact Beth Moore,” Leimer said.
At the ceremony, Moore explained, “We are so honored at Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. Churches give to our state mission offering, the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions, and that is how we are able to place these machines. We’ve placed them in West Tennessee and East Tennessee, fully funded machines, also working with partners to cover trainings. It’s a great opportunity for us to be the hands and feet of Jesus.”
“We determined several years ago,” said Randy C. Davis, TBMB president and executive director, “that we were going to do everything we can … in every association, a brand-new ultrasound machine, and then make sure the support is provided for the training and maintenance.
“My heroes are the pastors and the DOMs across the state who are constantly advocating for life, from the womb to the tomb. We’re honored to serve in this way.”
Curtis added, “From my perspective, words cannot begin to explain the blessing this gift has been. One of the best things about this ministry is seeing how God moves in mighty ways!”
They all concluded one important notion: God is good — all the time. B&R
See more B&R stories on ultrasound dedications in McKenzie and Hartsville.


