Andre Brunel Vilcent

September 18, 1972 - October 22, 2021

ANDRÉ BRUNEL VILCENT was born on September 18,1972 in Gonaïves, Haiti, to his loving parents Joseph Albert Vilcent (deceased) and Maricille Joseph (deceased). Growing up in Gonaives Haiti, ANDRÉ attended Le Bon Berger, College des Gonaïves, Lycée Firmin, and Haitiano where he majored in computer sciences. He moved to South Florida in 2000 where he attended L’institut Biblique Logos and graduated in 2010. He was the valedictorian of his class and soon after was ordained Pastor. ANDRÉ gave his life to Christ in 1994 and was baptized in 1995 at the Church of God of Gonaïves. He was serving in ministry under the leadership of Reverend Bishop Jean Joseph Georges Modé when he received his calling from God to become Pastor. As a Pastor, he shepherded his congregation with love and humility. He was a worshiper, a prayer warrior, and an awesome teacher. He was on fire for the Lord and enjoyed spending time in the presence of the Lord who loved announcing the Gospel to anyone he encountered regardless of their age. In 2004, he married the love of his life Rachelle and fathered four children. In 2010, directed the Holy Spirit, Pastor André and his family relocated to Boston, Massachusetts; and there he became one of the associate pastors at Valley of Blessing Church under the leadership of Pastor Adler Jean-Louis. In early 2018, God instructed him to relocate to Georgia to start his own ministry. He and his wife sought God through fasting and prayers. Subsequently, he founded and pastored the Antioch Evangelical Church on September 16, 2018. Coming from a strong household, ANDRÉ grew his ambition for greatness and set himself on a path of success. He was employed at different organizations, loved, and respected by his co-workers. He was full of life--An Ultra-Vibrant soul. His personality was contagious with a smile that lit up the room. Andre was one of the funniest people you would meet, and he developed a love for good food and traveling. He loved his wife and children. If there was an award for Dad of the year, he would win every time. He did anything he could to keep his family happy and laughing. He was rarely serious; everything was a funny moment. He talked to his children all the time about his life experiences with God. He always told them about the goodness of God by saying, “God is not a man that he should lie.” (Numbers 23:19), one of the many verses he cherished in his heart. His favorite saying was “Notre Dieu règne encore; jamais Son amour ne s’endort.” Family meant everything to him. It kept him grounded and connected to his Haitian cultural heritage that he was so passionate and proud of, the beauty of the country he called home, appreciating the delicious food and the unmatched resilience of the Haitian people. He had a strong sense of nationalism and was determined to share the love of his beloved country with everyone he met. ANDRÉ was called home by His Maker on Friday, October 22nd, after a two-month stay in the hospital following a sudden serious illness. ANDRÉ is survived by his beautiful wife Rachelle Vilcent of 17 years and their four children: Ahisha, Rashandy, Rashad, and Briana Vilcent; his siblings: Gerald Joseph and family, Wilfrant Vilcent & family, Charles Henry Vilcent, Claude Jean & family, Bertho Jean & family, Damas Jean & family, Anne Bertha Vilcent, Elza Jean & family, and Hubertha Jean & family; his step-mother Henriette Vilcent; his step-father Rebert Jean; his aunts: Chanine & family, Solange Charleston & family; his uncle Roges Vilcent & family; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, godchildren, friends; and the Antioche family. ANDRÉ has profoundly impacted everyone he encountered on his journey, left an unparallel legacy of faith, and created a lifelong memory for us all to cherish. He truly will be missed. “Il a combattu le bon combat, il a achevé sa course, il a gardé la foi et désormais la couronne de justice lui est reservé.” Il est dans les bras de Son Maître réjouissant, attendant le Grand Jour de la Résurrection!