Brazilian Pastor & Former SOC Translator Passes Away

It was with heavy hearts that we received news on August 1, 2024, that our friend and Brother in Christ went to be with the Lord.

Brother Lisandro Bacedônio served in the capacity as a translator for the SOC in Brazil and Japan alongside Brother Brian Larsen. Brother Lisandro was from the city of Viamão, Brazil, where he was ordained as a Pastor of the Assemblies of God.

He graduated from the very first SOC held in his church in the year 2006, and by 2007 he was already making himself available to travel with Brother Brian Larsen as his translator from English to Portuguese. From about 2007 until 2013, Brother Lisandro remained an active member of the SOC in South America, being a vital part not only in the translation of the lessons, but also actively working in establishing contacts with Pastors around Brazil and Japan. He also assisted Brother Brian in the paperwork process of obtaining a religious visa for Brazil.

During Brother Lisandro’s time of working with the SOC, we witnessed his love for the Lord, the calling and talents that God had placed on his life, and his great desire for ministry. Because of his sacrifice in the missions work of the SOC, we witnessed many lives touched with the vision of Restoring the Message of Pentecost.

In 2013, Brother Lisandro felt the Lord leading him to focus on the local ministry of his home church and stepped down as the full-time translator. However, he remained a friend and supporter not only to the Larsen family, but also to the vision of reaching the world with the Gospel through the ministry of the SOC.

Brother Lisandro served since 2013 in many capacities of ministry, including becoming the Pastor President (District Superintendent) of the Assemblies of God in the city of São Marcos, RS – Brazil.

Our prayers and deepest sympathy are extended to his wife, Sister Karine Bacedônio, his daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter and his two sons. We pray that his life and legacy of faith in the ministry will be used to touch the lives of many around the world for the Kingdom of God!