I live in Australia and I visit the US every year. I visit different LCMS churches during that time. I always arrive early so I have a chance to meet the Pastor and discuss Communion and then I go and sit with my fellow saints and sinners in the pew. I am always greeted warmly with the bulletin. Sometimes I get a smile and hello from the person sitting either in front or behind me. There are many times that people are in prayer prior to church starting and that smile and hello happens at the end of service. On occasion, I slip in and out of the church without speaking to anyone other then the Pastor. But one thing happens over and over and over again - I get a beautiful liturgical service with wonderful hymns with God's forgiveness - a meditation on the Law and Gospel - and the Lord's Supper. I am so grateful to the LCMS church for remaining true to Scripture. God bless your beautiful synod.