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Still sharing Christ through song and prayer
At 77, retired First Baptist Church Statesboro minister Bill Coen keeps strumming, singing, ministering
Bill Coen
Bill Coen, left, plays bluegrass and gospel music with other musicians on Saturdays at the Old Sautee Store in White County, Ga., near Helen. Coen retired as minister of music from First Baptist Statesboro in 2014.
SAUTEE NACHOOCHEE, Ga. — If you happen to stop by the Old Sautee Store, near Helen, on any given Friday or Saturday, you will be greeted by the stoic faces of two wooden cigar store Indians. You might also see the friendly face of Bill Coen, the retired minister of music from First Baptist Statesboro.