This year 107 campers from 19 states joined 54 volunteer staff workers for a wonderful week in the "Zone." God's blessing on the weather was evident as high temperatures fell in the mid-80s early in the week to around 90 degrees late in the week. Low temperatures ranged from the low 60s to around 70 degrees. Since camp last summer, the camp facility had been given a facelift. Sidewalks had been poured all the way down to the boys' dorms, buildings had been painted, a new ceramic tile floor had been installed in the dining hall, bunk beds were sandblasted and repainted, and the girls' bathhouses had been refurbished. Each morning's Christian Living topic focused on aspects of this year's theme of rising above today's world by building a bridge to the future. Daily activities included basketball, dance, flag football, golf, high ropes, low ropes, riflery, speed-away, swimming, water sliding and sand volleyball. It had been a few years since having an actual dance class. Angela Moen and assistants taught the Cleveland shuffle and other line dances. Evening activities included two dances, an open activities evening, novelty Olympics and a challenge sports night. For Friday night Bible study, small groups composed answers to actual questions received by the Vertical Thought Personal Correspondence team. On Thursday, July 3, the camp was delighted to have UCGIA President Clyde Kilough and his wife, Dee, spend the day with us. Mr. Kilough spoke to the combined camp that morning about the Ambassador Bible Center and also the importance of looking to the Kingdom of God. Throughout the day, the Kiloughs toured the various activities and joined in a number of times. Feedback about the success of Camp Woodmen 2008 has been very positive. One camper in Dorm 1G wrote on her survey, "I learned that the physical aspects of life are so unimportant in comparison to relationships with God and His other children." A first-time member of the counseling staff wrote, "Being a counselor taught me so much about myself and ensured me that our Church is developing an amazing group for the next generation of believers." In comparing the Zone to the carnal world around us, another counselor wrote, "Camp is a great motivator that God's culture is far better!" Over the years, we have watched young 12-or 13-year-old campers come to camp for their very first time. This year's staff included several we have seen grow up at camp over the years. What an inspiration it is to now see them serving on the staff, giving back to those who are younger. In some cases these young staffers have attended ABC or are baptized members of God's Church. Truly the UYC program is bearing tremendous fruit not only for today's Church, but also for the future as we walk across our Father's bridge to the Kingdom of God.