First conceptualized as a Glorified Missionary Slide Production in order to illustrate Sam Smith's Two Month Long Summer Missionary Project to Medellin, Colombia... to his 1960's Peer Group. Sam Smith served as a Summer Missionary in Medellin, Colombia, S.A. That Summer Sam was challenged by the extreme poverty which he encountered over and against the fact that he was part of a Missionary Effort
which was the Spoken Word only. As he juxtaposed this experience against the teachings of the Gospels.... Sam became convinced that the Gospel of Jesus Christ must be Preached both in Word and Deed. As a result, during the entire school year of ’68-’69, Sam crafted a “glorified Slide Show” to tell the story of his Summer of 1968. This new show, Summer Revolution, debuted during the Summer of 1969. Thus Heavy Light was born in South America and then first Breathed into Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. Eventually, Sam’s one projector show evolved into a Computerized, Twenty-Six Slide Projector, Three Screen, Video Enhanced, Laser-Highlighted Production, complete with Flashpot Explosions. In 1982, Sam Smith and Heavy Light even toured on the SERVANT and PETRA WORLD TOUR providing a 40’ X 80’ Rear Projected Backdrop for the Tour Songs. SAM SMITH AS YOUTH SPEAKER
Sam Smith has been a Youth Speaker since 1968 when he was a student at Moody Bible Institute, worked with Chicagoland Youth for Christ as a Campus Life Club Director…. And first took Heavy Light “on the road”. He is currently AVAILABLE for SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS with focus upon both Youth and Adults. Although currently not touring with his infamous Multi-Screen, Multi-Projector, Laser-Highlighted Road Show, Most of his Speaking Engagements are enhanced with various levels of Visual Media. Subjects include Reaching/Teaching Youth, Bible Exploration, Peace/Justice Issues…..And most involve Opportunity for Commitment to Further Action. SPECIFIC SAM SMITH/YOUTH SPEAKER SPEAKING TITLES
1 Isaiah's Call - Our Call
2 Worshiping God Isaiah Style
3 Just War VS Pacifism: What Does the Bible Say?
4 My Journey to "The Gospel of Peace"
5 Peace Recruiting How To's
