REFUGEES in Syria are getting support from two Dudley Christians who hope their recently recorded charity single will raise funds for those forced out of their homes.

Wordsley man David Tatler decided to record a single for a refugee charity while in his hospital bed after major surgery for cancer.

David said: “Nearly two years ago I had screenings for cancer and I was told I had the disease. It felt like I had been given a death sentence.

“I had to undergo major surgery and when I was in hospital I had a vision to do more to help others in need and I thought I could use my music to do that.”

David, who attends Dudley Community Church, contacted fellow churchgoer and musician Tim Matthews in his bid to do something for those less fortunate.

“I asked Tim if he would like to do something together and gratefully he agreed,” David said. “We formed in July of this year and when the refugee crisis started, it struck a chord with me.

“Within 15 minutes I had written the song for me and Tim to record together.”

Under the name ‘Eternal Purpose’, the duo recorded their charity single ‘Refugee’ and also filmed a video on location around the Black Country.

They will now come together and perform the song live for the first time at a charity concert at the Salop Street church next Sunday (December 13).

The free event, entitled ‘A Busking Christmas’, will feature a number of local musicians performing on stage from 6pm.

David added: “All the proceeds from the song and concert will go to the charity Assemblies of God Incare, who are trying to help the 130,000 Christian Syrian refugees.”

Visit the iTunes store to download the music video to ‘Refugee’, priced at 59p, while a CD version of the song is also available to buy in Vines, based in Stourbridge High Street, for £2.

Buskers interested in performing at the concert should call 01384 239222.