Pastor: We praise and glorify you, O God, that you have come to us and revealed to us your holiness, righteousness, and love.

Assistant: When seeing your glory, people have often fallen down in fear and trembling;

People: But again and again you have declared that we need not fear you, and are to rejoice in your glorious presence.

Assistant: At times we cannot quite fathom. the power of your presence;

People: But you implore us to be patient, and to trust that we will understand all things in your good time.

Pastor: Each age of your people longs for its own experiences of your presence. This day we give thanks that you appeared to the disciples and helped them share their experiences in Scripture.

Assistant: We thank you for Peter, and for those who were his fellow workers in establi…