Meet: Matt

Name: Matt "The Magic Man" Archibald
Age: 28
City you live in: Tulare
Job: High School Teacher

What word would best describe you: Groovy

Describe the perfect day: Wake up around 10 am, read for an hour outside while the birds chirp our of the nest they have built in my patio. Join a friend for a long lunch at Chipotle (still outside, less bird noises). Spend the afternoon contemplating what I could be doing, but not actually doing. Throw a steak on the bbq under the patio I started the day on and enjoy dinner with my wife, all to polish it off with a glass of wine and some Deadliest Catch on Discovery Channel.

Who are the top 3 most influential people in your life: My Pops, Jerry Turner, Eric Riley

What’s going to be playing through your headphones on this trip: Free Energy-Stuck on Nothing (great traveling music)

Why did you sign up for this trip: I’m not sure, it just felt right? I had wanted to go do some mission work outside the US, then this came up and I have a really busy July, but it fit right in perfectly.

What excites you most about this trip: Be able to serve those who truly need to see God right now.

What are you nervous about in this trip: the Food, I like everything deep fried or made with bacon.

How can people pray for you through this trip: Pray that I allow God to use me during this trip, instead of what would Matt do...Allow me to be open to what he wants done in Haiti.