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"When
we speak of family, we often speak of 'ties that bind.' Now family
ties can be one thing, but when you combine these with spiritual
ties, the results can be simply amazing." |
Drawing from a variety of musical experiences, The LaPointes have forged a unique sound that has stood the test of time. From beautiful acapella hymns to contemporary arrangements, their music is able to connect on a personal level with all ages.
To date,
this ministry has allowed The LaPointes to have…
- recorded nine albums: Finally, We’ve Crossed That River; All Along; Christmas Is; their Juno-nominated God Only Knows; their ECMA Award-winning projects which include Live To Tell; I Believe In You; This Christmas; TEN, a collection that showcases and celebrates their musical journey throughout the past ten years as well as their most recent I Love You So a collection of worship music
- been nominated six separate years in the ECMA's Best Blues/Gospel Artist and the Best Gospel Artist categories for their music
- sung before more than 35,000 at the Toronto SkyDome, performing the Canadian and American national anthems
- performed
on nationally televised programs 100 Huntley Street and Living Truth
- performed
as guests of Bill Gaither and Friends
- performed
at the 125th Anniversary Celebration of The Royal Canadian Mounted Police before Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, The Princess Royal
The
LaPointes. Janice, Andy and Matt
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Janice LaPointe McLaughlin
joined her father's group, The Gospelaires, when she was sixteen and sang with the group for years. This eventually led to the development of three successful solo albums. She also performed on the internationally televised Day of Discovery television program. Janice and her husband Jeep McLaughlin live in Fredericton, New Brunswick where Janice leads worship at Sunset Church and owns and operates Savour Décor in downtown Fredericton. Their daughter, Jana is happily married to Mike Jones and their son Jacob is attending university. |
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Andy LaPointe
has performed in a variety of musical groups, bands and productions since the age of 17. His work has taken him from solos in his church to several leading roles in music dramas, along with radio and television experience. Andy, his wife, Brookee and their children, Olivia and Graysen, reside in Fredericton, New Brunswick, where Andy works as a pharmacist and pharmacy manager. |
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Matthew Doige has been with The LaPointes for four years. He is a vocalist, musician, band and worship leader. Matt and his wife Rebecca reside in Fredericton, New Brunswick with their daughter, Eleanor. Matt is partner and lead learning consultant at Mint Learning. He is also a special projects manager with the Mi'kmaq-Maliseet Institute at the University of New Brunswick.
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The LaPointes have
but one goal…That their music will encourage you, challenge you
and change you to be like Jesus.
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