Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 22, 2023—The Psalm 139 Project, a pro-life ministry of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, in partnership with the State Baptist Convention of North Carolina, has donated ultrasound machines to two North Carolina pregnancy resource centers, Hand of Hope Pregnancy Centers and Life Choices of Roxboro.
Todd Unzicker, chief executive officer of the State Baptist Convention of North Carolina commented on the dedications:
“North Carolina Baptists have rejoiced since the Dobbs decision, but we grieve that our state has become an abortion destination. If North Carolina can become a place where the sanctity of life is embraced, it must start with us. That is why NC Baptists celebrate our partnership with the Psalm 139 Project to offer expectant mothers and fathers the opportunity to see the image of God represented in those little noses and toes. These life-saving ultrasound machines are strategic tools to help build a culture of life as we live on mission together.”
Details for dedication ceremonies are below:
Hand of Hope Pregnancy Centers has three locations, serving 1,500 clients in Fuquay Varina, Raleigh and Fayetteville.
- Dedication date & time: Friday, Feb. 24, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. EST
- Location: 1522 Jones Franklin Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Attendees: Bobby Reed (ERLC’s chief financial officer); Traci Griggs (ERLC trustee); Todd Unzicker (chief executive officer of the State Baptist Convention of North Carolina)
Hand of Hope Pregnancy Centers provides services such as:
- Physician quality pregnancy testing;
- Ultrasounds;
- Abortion pill reversal;
- Life Skills programs; and
- STI testing.
“Introducing moms and dads to their preborn children through the ultrasound is an absolute life-saving opportunity,” said Tonya Baker Nelson, executive director of Hand of Hope Pregnancy Centers. “Since our pregnancy center is right beside the second largest privately owned abortion clinic in the southeast, the ability to immediately introduce those parents to their children is of utmost importance. We have witnessed the power that technology plays in opening minds and tendering hearts and softening ears to the truth that God has a plan for every single person He creates. The ultrasound is truly a witnessing tool for his truth to be revealed right before their very eyes. Lives will be saved and changed thanks to the placement of this machine through the Psalm 139 Project. A lifetime of thanks would never be enough.”
Life Choices of Roxboro is celebrating 25 years of operating in Person County and serves 225 clients annually.
- Dedication date & time: Friday, Feb. 24, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST
- Location: 750 Martin St, Roxboro, NC 27573.
- Attendees: Bobby Reed (ERLC’s chief financial officer) and Todd Unzicker (chief executive officer of the State Baptist Convention of North Carolina)
Life Choices of Roxboro provide services such as:
- Pregnancy testing;
- Ultrasounds;
- Pregnancy classes;
- Post-abortion and grief counseling; and
- Parenting courses.
“Receiving this brand new machine is so exciting for us at Life Choices,” said Susan Bailey, executive director of Life Choices. “We want to thank the Psalm 139 Project, the SBC and NC State Convention for providing this invaluable resource. We know how important ultrasound is in the decision making process and that is why we are thrilled to be able to offer this service to our clients. To God be the glory.”
