On June 1, 2024, President Nelson posted to all of his social media accounts the following:
I am soon approaching my 100th birthday. One of the places where the Savior used the number 100 in the scriptures was the parable of the lost sheep. Though 99 of his flock were safely by his side, the shepherd went in search of the 1 who was lost.
At age 99, I have no need of physical gifts. But one spiritual offering that would brighten my life is for each of us to reach out to “the one” in our lives who may be feeling lost or alone.
Over the coming months I invite you to consider prayerfully: who do you know who may be discouraged? Who might you need to reconcile with or ask for forgiveness? Has one name been on your mind lately, though you haven’t quite known why? As you bring these questions to the Lord, He will inspire you to know how you can reach out and lift one who needs help.
What a beautiful example the Savior has shown us – that through each of us ministering to just one within our reach, we can spread the love of Jesus Christ throughout the world. #99plus1
We had many of you reach out and ask if we could do a handout for this challenge! I am posting a few days early so you can have time to share this message with the Sisters you minister to and in your Ward. Feel free to post to your bulletin boards, send in your newsletters, text, or post to your social media accounts! Make sure to use the hashtags #99plus1 or #99+1 when you post to help spread the message.
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The beautiful image of the Savior used on this handouts is by Joan Orchard. Joan designs our wonderful Youth packets and also has her own website at bitsycreations.com
We get many requests for our printables to be translated into other languages. I physically cannot do all of the languages, but if someone wants to send me the translations for Spanish and/or Portuguese, I would be happy to do this one in those langauges. You can use the contact form or leave it in the comment section below. Thank you!