brought to the light
By Anna Grace Legband
Advent series begins December 1st, on the Wake-Up Call!
I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.
PSALM 130:5–6
In Advent, we celebrate the arrival of Jesus. But in the midst of Christmas celebrations, we can forget a simple, essential truth:
Jesus came because we need Him.
Advent is about the light of the world breaking into the darkness—not after the darkness is gone, but right in the middle of it.
The same is true today. Jesus comes to us in the reality of our lives, not in some idealized version of them.
In waiting and disappointment, He offers hope. In chaos and anxiety, He brings peace. In sorrow and emptiness, He surprises us with joy. And in all things, He is love.
If you find yourself longing for the presence of Jesus in real life more than the sentimentality of the holiday season, I invite you to open the Scriptures and encounter afresh the light of the world.
Advent is for all who need it.
Advent Church Kit Contents
- A softcover copy of Brought to the Light
- Sermon planning outlines (PDF)
- Small group study guide (PDF)
- Four weekly small group teaching sessions with Anna Grace Legband (On-Demand video)
- Advent Preaching and Worship planning workshop with Anna Grace
- Artwork, Media Files, Promotional materials for congregational use
ABOUT ANNA GRACE
Anna Grace Legband holds an M.Div from Asbury Seminary (2023) and a B.A. in Communication from Auburn University (2019), with minors in Psychology and Nonprofit Studies. At the age of 16, Anna Grace had a life-changing encounter with the Spirit of God through the Scriptures, igniting a deep passion for others to experience both the Word and Spirit of God together. As Associate Director of Events at Seedbed, Anna Grace supports leaders and local churches within the New Room network in sowing for a Great Awakening. She and her husband, Brandon, are involved in ministry and community life at Arise Church in Lexington, KY.
