NGC MOVIE Nite - Next Change

The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry - http://www.sperrymovie.com/

Plot:-
Dustin (Jansen Panettiere), Albert (Frankie Ryan Manriquez) and Mark (Allen Isaacson) are 12-year-old friends looking forward to Summer fun in 1970. Dustin likes a girl named Tanya (Bailey Garno), and so he wants to ask her on a date, but he is nervous because he has never asked anyone out before. Dustin's main obstacle is the town bully, Nick (Taylor Boggan), who also likes Tanya. When Dustin mows the lawn of 75-year-old Jonathan Sperry (Gavin MacLeod), a man he has seen at church, the two become friends.

Mr. Sperry begins a Bible study with Dustin and his friends, and encourages them to be kind to Nick. Sperry also pays Dustin to mow the lawn of a stubborn, elderly neighbor, Mr. Barnes (Robert Guillaume), although Dustin is told not to let Mr. Barnes know the benefactor of this kindness. Throughout the summer, many other boys in the neighborhood get involved in the Bible study, including Nick, who is remorseful and turns from his bullying ways after a couple of encounters with Mr. Sperry. Meanwhile, Dustin finally gets the courage to tell Tanya how much he likes her, but instead of asking her to be his girlfriend, he suggests she start reading the Bible.

Then one day, Dustin rides his bicycle by Mr. Sperry’s house and discovers a crowd has gathered there and Mr. Sperry had passed away. After the funeral, Mr. Barnes visits Dustin to thank him for mowing his lawn, and to tell him he figured out Mr. Sperry was his motivation. Mr. Barnes tearfully calls Mr. Sperry a great example of a Christian man. After this visit, Dustin’s mother reveals the secret background between Mr. Sperry and Mr. Barnes. Mr. Sperry’s wife had died four years earlier in an auto accident caused by an inebriated Mr. Barnes. Inspired by Mr. Sperry’s kindness after such heartbreak, Dustin decides to continue the Bible study with the neighborhood boys, repeating one of Mr. Sperry’s first lessons with Dustin and his two friends.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secrets_of_Jonathan_Sperry

NGC Movie Nite - Next Change

Flywheel is an American Christian drama film about a car salesman who intentionally overcharges his customers until reaching a turning point in his life where he decides to end his shady business practices and become a Christian. Alex Kendrick both directed the film and starred in the lead role, and with Stephen Kendrick co-wrote the film. Flywheel also stars Lisa Arnold and Tracy Goode.

First released on April 9, 2003, this movie is the first full-length feature film by Sherwood Pictures, which now includes the production of Facing the Giants and Fireproof.

Plot

Jay Austin (Alex Kendrick) is a car salesman who consistently cheats his customers, even to the point of overcharging his own pastor. Austin also teaches his employee, Bernie Meyers (Tracy Goode), to do likewise, while in the meantime his relationship with his wife and son deteriorates. Austin occasionally attends church (but only because his wife wants him to go). However eventually, Austin realizes that what he is doing is wrong and decides to change his business practices and become a born-again Christian.

Austin decides to return money to the customers he cheated, as well as to apologize to the local community, including to his wife and son. However, he is now thousands of dollars in debt after his life-altering decision and is facing the loss of his dealership if he doesn't catch up on his payments to the bank. Austin decides not to worry about his situation and to "let God handle it" instead. In the end, Austin pays his debt off.

NGC Movie Nite - 4th Sept 2010

SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT is a story about love, friendship and the struggle to change. Starring Irma P. Hall (Patch Adams), Darius McCrary (Family Matters), Tamera Mowry (Sister, Sister) Rashaan Nall and featuring Grammy Award winner Kirk Franklin.
Tommy (McCrary) is a young man who has the voice of an angel, but he also has the record of an ex-con. His dreams of a steady job and a better life appear out of reach until Memaw (Hall), a spunky saint with a big heart, takes him under her wing. Soon, Memaw's faith starts to rub off.

Lilly (Mowry), Memaw's granddaughter, is no less amazed by this street boy. As she grows to appreciate his genuine humility and warmth, they form a special bond. Tommy's childhood buddy, G. Smooth (Nall), just wants a drug-dealing partner and can't believe the old TNT has "religion" now. Smooth laughs Tommy off until he's fighting for his life.

For the first time in his life, Tommy has something to hope for, something to live for, SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT. You'll smile, you'll sing and your spirit will soar!

Join us for this movie on Sat, 4th Sept 2010 right here at NGC from 7pm onwards

FIREPROOF

Our next movie screen is FIREPROOF, a 2008 Christian drama film directed by Alex Kendrick (also acted in Facing the Giants), who co-wrote and co-produced it with Stephen Kendrick.

Reviews for the film were mixed. They were quite positive from Christian film critics; however, the film received more success at the box office, with Fireproof becoming a surprise hit debuting at #4 and becoming the highest-grossing independent film of 2008.

It received awards from evangelical Christian organizations, including the Best Feature Film award at the 2009 San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival. It was released on DVD on January 27, 2009.

So if you have not seen it do join us on May 8 at NGC. Screening starts at 7pm. Light refreshment (finger food) will only be served. So do have tea or early dinner or if you prefer a late supper at 10pm.

Facing the Giants

The movie that was screen last month at NGC is special to me because it speaks about God doing the impossible. This is really an amazing film that has given the viewer the inspiration to trust God more.

Hebrews 11:1"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."

Jeremiah 29:11"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

John 16:33"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."