Prayer and Timothy

In Sunday school today we talked about 1 Timothy 2:1-7.  According to the Adult Bible Studies series, Paul's answer to the question, "What are the symptoms of a vital congregation," would be prayer.  Does the congregation pray?

I asked the class some questions:

• What do we pray about in church?  Paul talks about intersession, conversation, supplication and thanksgiving.  Do our prayers have a balance?
• Can you think of concrete ways we can increase the culture of prayer in our church?
• Do you think the prayer life of our church indicates the vitality of our congregation? 
• What about your own personal prayer life?  What concrete ideas can you share to improve our personal prayer lives?