SPICE ROAD - THE SWISS WINDOW

Zurich is a beautiful city located in the heart of Europe. It is an  important economic, cultural and social centre of Switzerland. These banks are some of the most secure in the world and are often used by black marketeers to hoard money.The city  has a unique location on Lake Zurich, with the Alps on the horizon.  There are numerous local recreation areas and urban diversity. The city  offers an attractive environment to live and work. However, Zurich also has a need for Jesus. 

The city is very  commercialized and there is little room for God. This is why starting  house churches first and coffee shops could be a great way to reach out  to the people of Zurich and introduce them to the love of Jesus Christ.

Basel is an important distributing centre for foreign trade that  produces one-third of the total Swiss Customs' revenue. The city is one of the  nodal points of the railways of Europe and is an equally important  river port. The Basel Art Museum  (Kunstmuseum Basel) houses the largest public art collection in  Switzerland. Basel is nicknamed the “cultural capital of Switzerland“.  The city lives and breathes culture, and promotes and celebrates the  arts. Despite its small size, Basel has an exceptional cultural  offering. Many of its institutions and events enjoy an international  reputation. There are no churches in Basel, Switzerland. This is a city that  desperately needs Jesus. The good news is that we can start house  churches first and then eventually plant churches in this city. We just  need to be willing to go and reach out to people in love.

Bern is the capital and political center of Switzerland, and it's also a  beautiful and historic city. The Parliament Building is popular and  open to the public, and numerous weekly markets and events are held on  Parliament Square (Bundesplatz). But there's one thing that sets Bern  apart from other cities: there are no churches. In fact, there's only  one house church in the entire region. This may seem strange, but it's  actually quite exciting. It means that the gospel must be preached in  creative ways, since traditional church buildings are not an option.  This presents a unique challenge for Christians in Bern, but it also  provides a great opportunity to reach people who might not otherwise  hear about Jesus.However, God is at work in Bern and we believe that He will continue to grow His church here!

Lucerne was an important medieval trading area between the upper Rhine  and Lombardy. In the wake of the Reformation, it became the most  important of the Catholic cantons, and was the seat of the papal nunzio  until late in the nineteenth century.  

As we  connect with South Asians, we should pray for open doors for preaching  the gospel. It is a very beautiful area. Thousand of South Asians flock  to this place every year for tourism purposes. Many of them stay in airbnb's around the city. Pray that God would open doors for us to share  the gospel with those who are coming from all over to visit this  amazing place! 

Interlaken is a beautiful and popular tourist destination located in the  Bernese Oberland region of the Swiss Alps. It is known for its stunning  scenery, majestic mountains and lakes, and is a popular gateway for  tourists wanting to explore the Swiss Alps. Interlaken is also a popular  destination for Indian tourists, as it is featured in many Bollywood  films. There are no house churches in Interlaken, and very few opportunities for Christians to share their faith with tourists. This makes it  difficult to connect with tourists from other countries,  who may not be familiar with Christianity. But if we can reach out to  them through coffee shops and other tourism activities, we can introduce  them to the love of Christ.

ugano is a city in the Italian-speaking Ticino canton of Switzerland.  The city is situated on the border between Italy and Switzerland and is  the largest town in the holiday region of Ticino. Lugano is a beautiful  blend of Italian, Swiss, and Mediterranean influences. The city has a  population of over 70,000 people and is known for its picturesque  setting, with the Alps in the background and the enormous Lake Lugano at  its feet. The main attraction of Lugano is its beautiful, eponymous lake, which measures 50 square kilometres in size. Kayaking, boating activities are great way to reach people. Once again, Coffee shops are a great way to connect with people in the region.