2nd Ahoghill Boys' Brigade took part in the annual Ballymena & District Battalion parade, which was hosted by Wellington Presbyterian church.
The battalion formed together in the carpark of Tullygarley Community Centre, before setting off at 3pm.
The parade followed the Tullygarley Road onto the Sourhill Road and into Wellington for the church service which was led by Rev. Alistair Bates.
The opening praise was Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus, after which Battalion President Matt Currie presented the battalion Scripture awards.
Battalion Scripture Awards
Two boys from 2nd Ahoghill received awards for their age group, Harry Marcus came third with 85%, and William McCartney achieved the highest mark in the battalion with 94%.
2nd Ahoghill narrowly missed out on the best company award, coming second to 1st Glenwherry for the second year in a row.
The service continued as we sang In Christ Alone, followed by a short Bible message about perseverance from Rev. Bates which focused on Hebrews 12:1.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us
After the closing praise of Will Your Anchor Hold?, the service concluded and the battalion began the return leg, during which Battalion President Matt Currie took the salute.
The parade concluded with the playing of the national anthem, after which the battalion were dismissed.
Many thanks to all boys who took part, and to their friends and family who lined the route to show their support.
