While we as adults often weigh our giving against budgets and balance sheets, children have a beautiful way of bypassing the calculations and listening straight with their hearts. On 19 October 2025, two of the youngest members of our congregation taught us all a powerful lesson in sacrificial giving.
Nine-year-old Elliot Quek and seven-year-old Erinn Quek did not just donate a few dollars to Wesley’s Vision 2035 Building Fund; they donated everything they had in their piggy banks.
After hearing their mother Angie Quek’s sharing about the pulpit announcement of Vision 2035 on 12 October 2025, the siblings felt a stir of conviction. They did not stop to wonder if their contribution was “enough” or how it might affect their savings. Instead, they made a decision that echoed the profound generosity described in scripture. Elliot and Erinn took their piggy banks, emptied every single coin and gave their entire savings to the cause. Their action is a moving lesson for us on how we can all contribute regardless of age.
Their extraordinary gift reminds us of the widow in the Gospel of Luke who gave “all she had to live on.”
“All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.” — Luke 21:4
Let us hear from Elliot and Erinn, two of the earliest donors to Vision 2035, in their own words about what motivated this inspiring contribution.
What made you decide to give all the money you had saved up in your piggy banks to the church building fund?
ELLIOT: I have some savings that I don’t know what to spend on. The church needs a sum of money to repair the building. I thought the money would be better spent given to the church.
ERINN: I want Jesus to praise me when I see Him in heaven.
How much did you give to the Wesley church building fund?
ELLIOT: I gave everything I had in my piggy bank, $657.30.
ERINN: I gave $120.
When you looked at your coins and bills, what was the most important thing you felt in your heart about giving it away?
ELLIOT: I feel okay because the money will be used for a good cause.
ERINN: I feel very sad to give away my money but I want Jesus to be happy.
What was your favourite thing you were saving up for in your piggy bank? And when it was time to give, what made you decide to give all that money to the church instead?
ELLIOT: A lot of toys and Beyblade! But then again I have a lot of toys and maybe I don’t need more toys. Actually, I didn’t think much. I just gave.
ERINN: I wanted to buy a lot of toys with my savings. I was really sad and thought about it for two days before I decide to give it to God.
You gave all the money that you saved, just like the woman in the Bible who gave two small coins, which was everything she had. Why do you think Jesus was so happy with that lady’s small gift? And what did it feel like in your heart to give your whole savings?
ELLIOT: I think Jesus was happy with the lady because she gave all that she had. I didn’t feel anything. I just want Jesus to be happy.
ERINN: I feel very happy! Hallelujah!
How does it make you feel to know that a piece of the new church building—maybe a brick, or a window, or a roof shingle—is being paid for by your piggy bank money?
ELLIOT: It will be so cool!
The faith of our children like Elliot and Erinn reminds us why we are committed to Vision 2035. Your support for the Vision 2035 Fund ensures that Wesley remains a spiritual home where lives are transformed, disciples are made, communities are built and the marginalised are served. Join us in making this vision a reality—for Elliot, for Erinn, for you and your families and for the generations who will walk through our doors.
Find out more about Vision 2035 here: https://vision.wesleymc.org/vision2035
