We have been walking through the traits that we expect from our leaders and the members of Rich Fork. Traits do not mean we have perfected any of these, but we strive to believe in and practice them at every opportunity. When we get these traits right, they are evident in our community, believers and non-believers. When we sidestep these, we risk being another group of people, a club with some common interests, instead of the church that Jesus declared would come and stand upon the forces of evil yet still prevail. Here are the traits we have examined thus far: Biblical Preaching, Evangelism & Discipleship, Prayer, Obedient Generosity, The Practices of Baptism & Lord’s Supper, and Worship. This week we will look at the trait of Fellowship. This fellowship we are called to be a part of is not a quick hello. It is not an “I’m fine” answer as one walks by and asks “How are you doing?”. True fellowship is creating space to care, and it is walking with our heads up, eyes open, and our hearts prepared for genuine relationships with one another.