Praising God in Newport News
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Location Details
6812 River Road Newport News, VA 23607
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Sundays @ 10 am
New Sermons
14 Dec 2025
3rd Sunday of AdventDecember 14, 2025Matthew 11.2-11 This morning we are going to take a journey, a through the seven levels of the Candy Cane Forest, past the Sea of Swirly-Twirly Gumdrops, and finally, through the Lincoln Tunnel. Yes, we are taking a journey to the Christmas movie Elf. Now, I understand that this is a love it or hate it movie, but I love it, so bear with me. Elf is the story of Buddy, a fully adult, human man who grew up at the…
07 Dec 2025
2nd Sunday of AdventDecember 7, 2025Matthew 3.1-12 Before we get started this morning, I figure I should probably take a second to introduce myself to those of you who don’t know me. I am Pastor Jenn’s baby sister, Tina. I currently serve at Trinity Lutheran Church in Newport News, Virginia, and it is my immense joy and honor to be here with all of you this morning to finally give Jennifer the ordination celebration she deserves. I have to say of all the things…
30 Nov 2025
1st Sunday of AdventNovember 30, 2025Isaiah 2.1-5 On top of the turkey and the official beginning to the Christmas crazy, this week also brought with it a pop culture moment that has been years and years in the making, one that folks have been waiting for with baited breath. Not Wicked: For Good. Not Zootopia 2. Not Chiefs/Cowboys. No, this week brought us the premier of Stranger Things season five, the final season. Now, even if you know nothing about this show, you have probably seen…
People
Pastor
Tina Toburen
Pastor Tina has been with Trinity for over 5 years. She lives with her dog, Scully and loves all things Harry Potter and football.
Administrative Assistant
Sharon Mathison
Sharon started working at Trinity Lutheran Church in December of 2023. She comes from Illinois and lives with her husband, Brent.
Music Director
Geoffrey Bell
Geoff is the Music Director and Organist at TLC. He leads the Adult Choir and Handbell Choir.
Treasurer
Carol Bessom
Biography: My family moved from New Jersey to Newport News, VA when I was about seven years old, my sister ten, my brother four. That was my dad’s last work-related move, and I’ve been here ever since. We began attending Trinity Lutheran Church shortly thereafter when services were still being held in the downtown Newport News location and joined about a year later. My parents were members until their deaths, my brother and sister until marriage and jobs took them…
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