August 2015 Volume 15, Number 5
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Diana Liptak
Beaver senior shares God’s love through her volunteer work By Gina Mazza For Beaver County Senior News Diana Liptak’s volunteer work is her ministry. The Beaver resident carries the message of John 3:16 through her pastoral care: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”
“I come with this message because I’ve seen over the years in doing this work, so many people who are lonely, desperate or afraid,” says Diana, 84. “Almost always, the person wants prayer. I share with them that Jesus has a plan and purpose for their lives, and that they are not alone.” Diana has been a pastoral care volunteer and
chaplain’s aide at Heritage Valley Beaver for 31 years. Back in 1984, the hospital didn’t have chaplains who worked during weekdays. “I asked if I could do it, and they were gracious enough to let me, starting with a couple days each week. These days, the hospital halls are getting longer and 2015 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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