導き MICHIBIKI:
100 Years of His Story
Mountain View Japanese Seventh-day Adventist Church
1926 - 2026
Let's Celebrate Together!
Mountain View Japanese
100th Anniversary
100th Anniversary
- Inspiration: Praising God for His faithful guidance (michibiki) and abundant blessings over the past century.
- Commemoration: Honoring the members, milestones, and moments that have shaped our church.
- Fellowship: Enhancing meaningful connections via pleasant shared experiences (food and fun).
Register by April 19, 2026
Location
Mountain View Japanese
Seventh-day Adventist Church
195 N. Rengstorff Avenue,
Mountain View, CA 94043-4221
Seventh-day Adventist Church
195 N. Rengstorff Avenue,
Mountain View, CA 94043-4221
Dates
Friday, May 1, 2026
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Saturday, May 2, 2026
WEEKEND SPEAKERS
Dwight Nelson
speaker
For 40 years Dwight Nelson served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University, concluding his ministry there in June 2023. He continues to preach and write from Berrien Springs, Michigan. His most recent books are The Chosen and American Apocalypse. He currently writes The Endgame column for the Adventist Review.
Born in Tokyo, Japan to missionary parents, Dwight Nelson lived in Japan for fourteen years. Tutored in Japanese by Fumiko Takechi, who later married Kinichi Nozaki* (the founder of Mountain View Japanese Church), Dwight was a contributing writer to a Japanese book. His father, Paul Nelson, named Marc and Mari Lou's father, "Timothy" since biblically, Paul and Timothy labored together in the gospel. As a child, Dwight played with Masumi Shimada and Marc Iwahashi.
He and his wife Karen are blessed with two married children and three granddaughters.
*Kinichi and Fumiko Takechi Nozaki are the parents of Esther Nozaki Hashimoto
Mark Ishikawa
Speaker
Mark Ishikawa has a lifelong connection to the Mountain View Japanese Seventh-day Adventist Church, where he grew up and was shaped by a faithful, intergenerational community that modeled servant leadership, mentorship, and a deep sense of calling.
Mark currently serves as a vice president at FaithSearch Partners, the nation’s largest faith-based executive search firm, supporting organizations in identifying mission-aligned leaders. He also serves as an executive with Blue Zones, advancing community well-being initiatives nationwide.
Over the past two decades, Mark has served in leadership roles with Adventist Health, Loma Linda University, and Pacific Union College.
Mark began his professional journey as a youth pastor at the Loma Linda Japanese Seventh-day Adventist Church. Returning to participate in the Mountain View Japanese Church’s 100th anniversary celebration is a deeply meaningful opportunity to honor the community that helped shape his faith, values, and ikigai (life mission).
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday, May 1, 2026
6:30 PM | Registration
7:00 PM | Vespers
Location: Church Sanctuary
Japanese Translation: Hideki Maekawa
Song Service
Ellen Olivero-Tsugawa, Mika Wren
Welcome and Invocation
Jayson Tsuchiya
Roll Call
Asher John Sato, Yuki Kioka
Special Feature
The Genesis of MVJSDA
James Nozaki
Special Music
花も Hana mo－ Even the Flowers
Bryan and Yeji Bong
Sermon
Michibiki: God's Personal Promise
Dwight Nelson
Closing Song
#305 Give Me Jesus
Closing Prayer
Dwight Nelson
Saturday, May 2, 2026
9:00 AM | Registration
9:30 AM | Sabbath School Program
Beginners (Birth to 5 years)
Teacher: Kumiko Hite
Location: Cradle Roll Room
Primary (1st to 4th grade)
Teacher: Dan Myers
Location: Primary Classroom
Earliteens (5th to 8th grade)
Teacher: Karen Taira
Youth Hall, 2nd Floor
Adults (Joint English and Japanese)
Japanese Translation: James Kioka
Location: Church Sanctuary
Welcome and Opening Prayer
Garri Ogata
Hymns of Praise
Zecha Family
Pianist: Jayson Tsuchiya
Panel Discussion
"The Tie that Binds"
Moderator: Mark Ishikawa
Garri Ogata, David Zecha, Richard Zecha,
Heidi Maekawa, Genki Tsuchiya, Miyu Hongo
Closing Prayer
Heidi Maekawa
10:45 AM | Main Worship Service
Location: Church Sanctuary
Japanese Translation: Hideki Maekawa
Welcome
Marc Iwahashi, Bryan Bong
Doxology
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
Invocation
Dwight Nelson
Call to Worship
Andre and Faith Tio
Greetings from the Central California Conference:
Ricardo Viloria (CCC President)
Anil Kanda (VP of Ministries)
Anil Kanda (VP of Ministries)
Toan Quach (Director of Asian Pacific Ministries)
Honored Seniors and Centenarians
Dora Hirabayashi (110)
Esther Hashimoto (102)
Ruth Nakashima (102)
Tithes and Offerings
Local Church Budget/100th Anniversary Fund
Pastoral Prayer
Dean Horinouchi (English)
Dean Horinouchi (English)
Koji Nishikawa (Japanese)
Scripture Reading
Isaiah 58:11
Daniel Kunihira
Special Music
God Bless You
Saniku Gakuin Faculty Choir
Andrew Iwahashi (violin)
Saniku Gakuin Faculty introduction by Masumi Shimada
Sermon
Michibiki: God's Prophetic Prediction
Dwight Nelson
Special Music
How Great is Our God
100th Anniversary Choir
Closing Hymn
# 633 When We All Get to Heaven
Benediction
Ataru Nakagawa
Congregational Hymn
#214 We Have this Hope
12:15 PM | Group Photo
Please remain in the Sanctuary after the service
12:30 PM | Fellowship Lunch
Location: Youth Hall
2:20 PM | Family Legacy Program
Location: Church Sanctuary
Music | Testimonies | Stories
Song Service
Heidi Maekawa, Aki Tsuchiya,
Miki Tsuchiya-Cautivar, Krista Maekawa
Pianist: Kylo Cautivar
Welcome
Asher John Sato, Jane Sato
Opening Prayer
Barry Pratt
The Founding Years
Daniel Kinichi Nozaki, Lori Hashimoto Smith (Nozaki)
Pre & Post WWII
Bessie Kido Fellezs (Asatani, Aso, Yoshida)
Across the Bay
Jan Nakamura (Iwatsubo)
His Eye Is on the Sparrow
Hana Ono Miller accompanied by Saki Wakui
Three Churches
James Togami (Kodama)
Three Generations
Larry Nakashima (Matsumura)
The Building Years
Daniel Kunihira (Iwahashi, Okamura)
- Intermission -
In Wider Arenas
Alan Nakanishi (Susan Nakamura)
The Longer I Serve Him
Tsuchiya Family Singers (Tsuchiya, Nakanishi, Hongo)
Yuma's Legacy: Saniku Gakuin
Genki Tsuchiya
To Places Beyond
Arthur Narita
The Original Michibiki
Kathie Moore Kordenbrock
The Great Controversy
Lineage Journey
Closing Song
Bless be the Tie that Binds
Benediction
Jayson Tsuchiya
6:00 PM | Bento Dinner
Location: Youth Hall
*Bento dinner for those who pre-ordered (see "MEALS")
7:30 PM | Vespers
Location: Youth Hall
Singspiration
MVJ Members & Friends
Opening Prayer
Henry Hongo
Worship Talk
Lineage Journey - Michibiki
Aiko Ramdin (Hirabayashi)
8:00 PM | Social and Games
Location: Youth Hall
HOTEL
Residence Inn by Marriott Palo Alto Los Altos
4460 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022
(1.8 miles from Church)
4460 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022
(1.8 miles from Church)
Discounted group rates.
Limited availability.
Discount rate ends on March 31, 2026
+ Check-in 3:00 PM
+ Check-out 12:00 PM
+ Complimentary breakfast with rice and vegetarian options
+ Complimentary self-parking for the group
(savings of $24 per day)
+ Complimentary enhanced internet
(savings of $9.95 per day)
Click the link below for the discounted rate
Limited availability.
Discount rate ends on March 31, 2026
+ Check-in 3:00 PM
+ Check-out 12:00 PM
+ Complimentary breakfast with rice and vegetarian options
+ Complimentary self-parking for the group
(savings of $24 per day)
+ Complimentary enhanced internet
(savings of $9.95 per day)
Click the link below for the discounted rate
DONATE
Please donate to our beloved MVJ.
Donations can be made on MVJ Adventist Giving to:
"MVJ Donation for 100th"
Thank you!
Donations can be made on MVJ Adventist Giving to:
"MVJ Donation for 100th"
Thank you!
PHOTOS
MVJ Through the Years
(Click to enlarge photos)
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