Media Release from Church Mission Society

On 5 August 2010, 33 Chilean men were trapped 700 metres underground, not knowing when or if they would ever emerge from the darkness. Millions watched their dramatic rescue on television.

When they finally came to the surface some of them claimed that a mysterious 34th man had been with them in the mine and shared their ordeal.

Only a few people in the UK have heard a first-hand account of this amazing story. Now people in the UK have a unique opportunity to hear the story direct from Jose Henriquez, one of the rescued Chilean miners, known as the "pastor" of the group.

Accompanying him and translating for him will be Alf Cooper, chaplain to the President of Chile and a Church Mission Society mission partner, who led the nation of Chile's prayers during the miners' incredible ordeal.

They will be speaking at 14 venues in 11 towns and cities across England between 23 January and 1 February, before flying to Ireland and the USA to attend a National Prayer Breakfast at the invitation of President Obama.

Media details: Jose, translated by Alf Cooper, is available for interview and photographs.

National media coordinator:
John Martin
T 020 8810 5610
M 07867 695 366
E john-martin@cms-uk.org

Published: 15:20 05 January 2011  |  1080 views
Last updated: 24 January 2011
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