About Us

Over 60 years ago, High Praise Productions was entrusted to the late Evangelist Wynnetta Lindsey Smith. Throughout our history, many local churches have partnered with us to host the annual Palm Sunday High Praise Service.

In 2020, the global pandemic halted our ability to gather in person for public worship. Yet, these world events could not stop our mission of serving God in our community. Even without our traditional annual Palm Sunday offering, the grace of God and the generosity of our GIVING ANGELS enabled us to accomplish our goals—providing end-of-school-year stipends to graduating seniors and coming alongside families experiencing hardship and crisis.

As Psalm 121 reminds us, when we lift our eyes to the hills, our help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our mission, history, and exciting future endeavors as we continue to glorify and praise our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

High Praise Productions

OUR VISION

To be guided by the Holy Spirit as we continue the legacy of the late Evangelist Wynnetta Lindsey Smith moving from plateau to plateau in service to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Honoring the Memory of
Arie Bagsby

Arie Bagsby was the great-grandson of Evangelist Wynnetta Lindsey Smith. Arie helped High Praise Productions create their first website. Without his expertise and knowledge, High Praise Productions would not have an online presence. We miss Arie and will always remember him. We know that his short 20 years on this earth has provided him eternal life with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

WHAT WE DO

Through faith, fellowship, and community outreach, our programs serve every generation:

Two by Two Prayer Walk: Hosted every Saturday morning throughout the month of May at Forest Park in St. Louis, MO, bringing people together in movement and prayer.

Blessed Success Stipend: Providing educational financial support to high school graduating seniors who are students at Val Lynn's School of Music.

I Need: Dedicated to supporting families in crisis.

Seniors Eating Healthy Ministry: Nurturing our senior citizens by delivering fresh fruits and vegetables for a wholesome, healthy diet.

OUR COMMUNITY

Rooted in collaboration, our community work is powered by the partnership between High Praise Productions and Val Lynn's School of Music. Together, we bridge creative arts, youth mentorship, and spiritual outreach to enrich lives and build a stronger, healthier St. Louis.

GIVING ANGELS

Mission: To support High Praise Productions in identifying and fulfilling unique giving opportunities that bring immediate relief and hope to those in need.

High Praise Productions reaches out to our broader community, family, and friends to rally support when unexpected crises arise.

The Giving Angels ministry was born out of this heart for direct, compassionate action.

When a local mother and her children were left stranded after losing $1,000 to a fraudulent rental scam featured on the news, High Praise Productions activated the Giving Angels. Together, through generous community giving, we raised the full $1,000 to restore what was lost—helping this young family secure a safe, comfortable home in St. Louis.

Through every unique situation, our Giving Angels embody the hands and feet of Christ, stepping in to restore hope, relieve hardship, and shower our neighbors with divine love.