10 Days of Prayer 2026
Friday 11 September - Sunday 20 September
Every morning 7:45-8:15am Zoom prayer, Meeting ID: 671 220 084 Password: 685226. Come and go as you need to.
Friday 11 September 6.30-9.30pm at Abbey Baptist Church: Prayer and Worship with Worship247 Reading.
10 Days of Prayer Autumn 2026 Prayer Guide
Section 1
Days 1-5: Fri 11 – Tue 15 September
Alive Reading build up
Bible Passages
They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers…
…When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
Acts 1:14 and 2:1-4
…God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and … he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him. We are witnesses of everything he did in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They killed him by hanging him on a cross, but God raised him from the dead on the third day and caused him to be seen…
Acts 10:38-42
Alive Reading Focus
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People being invited by friends
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Prayer teams covering the mission
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Keith Dolding and Destined to Win team
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Jonathan Conrathe, Jenny Carroll and Mission 24 team
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Malc Peirce organising outreach venues and accommodation for team
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Aaron & Sophie Dolding, Tom & Melissa Pollard leading the worship teams
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Team members from outside Reading preparing to come
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All the last-minute organisation and administration
Suggested Prayer Points
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This is spiritual warfare - pray that everyone involved will put their spiritual armour on and use the supernatural weapons God gives us
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Jesus has authority over the devil and won the victory on the cross. Give the team confidence in this and help them live in the authority he has given
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The team and Reading churches to have expectancy for what God will do
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Good health for everyone involved
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For God to be at work now in the hearts of everyone who will hear the good news of Jesus during the mission
Alive Reading Mission days
Mission – Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Programme
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9.30am – 10.30am Meet at Lifespring
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10.30am – 12.30pm Evangelism
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12.30pm – 2.00pm Packed lunch provided at Lifespring
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2.00pm – 4.00-pm Evangelism
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7.00pm Prayer Team Prayer at Lifespring
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7.30pm Gospel Service
Worship & Gospel Message
Prayer and ministry
Alive Reading Conference Day
Saturday 19 September 9:30am - 9pm
Section 2
Days 6-8: Wed 16 – Fri 18 September
Alive Reading Mission days
Bible Passages
(Peter said) ‘Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.’
When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, ‘Brothers, what shall we do?’ Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off – for all whom the Lord our God will call.’
… about three thousand were added to their number that day.
Acts 2:36-41
Paul’s testimony
‘On one of these journeys I was going to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. About noon … as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, blazing around me and my companions. We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me in Aramaic, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.”
‘Then I asked, “Who are you, Lord?”
‘“I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” the Lord replied.
Acts 26:12-15
Alive Reading Focus
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Logistics – the right people in the right place
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Ongoing admin and arrangements
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All those involved behind the scenes during the mission days
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Evening gospel meetings - for those leading and taking part, and for invitees to come along
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Prayer and ministry teams
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People to be signing up for the conference day
Suggested Prayer Points
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For the team to share their testimony and the gospel concisely and with authority and be sensitive to God’s promptings
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For many to come to the evening meetings
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For divine encounters across Reading, and many to believe in Jesus, experience his love and forgiveness and move from death to life
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For many to be healed and delivered and brought out of bondage into freedom in Christ
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For continued encouragement and energy for the team
Section 3
Days 9-10: Sat 19 – Sun 20 September
Alive Reading Conference & follow-up
Bible Passage
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favour of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
Acts 2:42-47
Alive Reading Focus
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All the teams involved in the conference day – speakers, worship and production teams, prayer and ministry teams, welcomers…
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For good attendance of both new and existing believers from many churches
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For teams from outside Reading to return home refreshed and encouraged
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For churches across the town to be ready to welcome new believers
Suggested Prayer Points
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For God’s love, power and presence to be tangible at the conference
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For many to encounter Jesus there and be empowered to live for him day by day
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For new believers to join churches and find friendship, mentoring, and become true disciples
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For us all to be true disciples, reflecting Jesus by our lives and words
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For God’s church in Reading to grow in unity and maturity following Alive Reading
Prayer for Reading across the year
7:45am Monday to Friday
8:45am Sunday
10 Minutes of prayer in our virtual prayer room
Join with us to pray for our town
More details here
“10 Days is a prayer meeting for your entire city.
The goal is a season where Jesus Christ is the focus of every heart in your geographical area for 10 complete days” 10days.net
About us
Prayer4Reading is a cross-town prayer initiative in Reading. We are passionate about prayer and unity and we long to see more of God's Kingdom coming in Reading with Jesus at the centre of it all.
We believe that prayer is powerful and as God's people seek his face and partner with him, he moves in incredible ways. We can't wait to see what he has in store for our town.
Let's fill Reading with night and day prayer and worship where we are as we seek Father God for our town, nation and the world. If you'd like to join us to pray online then there are some details here.
