When they are finished the congregation is elated. Announcements are a necessary nuiscence . However, they contribute little to the worship of God. Yet, they are helpful to the on going program of the church. Many times different individuals are used to weight the impact of an announcement.
People go away remembering the announcements.
But what does this contribute to our being brought into the presence of God. Children's sermons are designed to show off the children, and teach the congregation a lesson by speaking to them as children. Such is intertaining but tends to take the mind away from the worship experience. Some preachers hinder worship by gossiping continually throughout the service commenting on the week's happenings, praying prayers which seemingly have no end or purpose except to sound holy. Many sermons are ego trips by the preacher bragging on who they know, where they have been, and how smart they are.