Members have asked about the red rosebuds that have been on the flower shelves recently.  It has long been a custom at Advent that we celebrate the birth of infants to members of Advent by placing a red rosebud on the flower shelf as well as including the infant in the prayers of the church.  Also, we call attention to the fact of the new arrival by a note in the bulletin.  Effective immediately we are changing the custom of the red rose at birth to providing a white rosebud at the time of the infant’s baptism instead of at birth.  We still ask that when a birth occurs the family notify the church secretary and provide all the details, such as name, date of birth, weight and any other pertinent details.  If you have questions please call the Altar Guild chairperson, Beckie Evans-Zaebst at 614-870-4724 or beckierez@aol.com.