Create clear, engaging Sunday morning announcement scripts that communicate important information without losing people’s attention. This prompt helps you deliver announcements that inform, inspire participation, and maintain worship flow rather than feeling like obligatory interruptions.
Write Sunday morning announcement script with these details:
Number of announcements: [e.g., "3-4 items" or "5-6 quick hits"]
Service timing context: [e.g., "Before sermon" or "After offering" or "End of service"]
Church size/style: [e.g., "150 members, traditional" or "300 members, contemporary casual"]
Announcements to include: [List the specific events, needs, or updates]
For the announcement script, provide:
1. Opening Transition (1-2 sentences):
- Natural bridge from previous element (worship, offering, etc.)
- Sets expectation for what's coming
- Warm and engaging, not apologetic
2. For Each Announcement:
A. Hook/Why This Matters (1 sentence):
- Lead with benefit or excitement, not logistics
- "Next Saturday we're serving our community..." not "We have a workday"
- Make people care before giving details
B. Essential Details (2-3 sentences):
- WHO it's for
- WHAT it is (briefly)
- WHEN (date/time)
- WHERE (location if not obvious)
- Keep it scannable and simple
C. Call to Action (1 sentence):
- Clear next step
- Specific and actionable
- Make it easy: "Sign up in the lobby" or "Text SERVE to..."
- Avoid vague "see the website"
D. Personal Touch (optional, 1 sentence):
- Brief testimony or personal invitation
- Why you're excited about it
- Connect it to church mission/values
3. Transitions Between Announcements:
- Natural bridges, not "Next up..." every time
- Group related items together
- Vary your phrasing
4. Closing (1-2 sentences):
- Where to find more info (bulletin, app, website)
- Invitation to connect with questions
- Smooth transition to next worship element
Format Requirements:
- Write in natural speaking voice (contractions, conversational)
- Mark pauses with [PAUSE] where you'd naturally pause
- Bold action items and key dates
- Include [SLIDE REFERENCE] where visual support would help
- Keep total time under 3-4 minutes for all announcements
- Arrange from least to most important (end with biggest emphasis)
Tone: Enthusiastic but not over-hyped, informative but not boring, invitational not guilt-inducing. Sound like you're sharing something you genuinely care about, not reading a bulletin.