[{"text_idx": "#000003", "text": "Mae Caerdydd yn ddinas o tua 350,000 o bobl. Dangosodd data Cyfrifiad 2021 mai gan Gaerdydd yr oedd y twf mwyaf yn nifer y siaradwyr Cymraeg o unrhyw awdurdod lleol yng Nghymru. Erbyn hyn, mae bron i 15% o boblogaeth y ddinas yn gallu siarad Cymraeg, ac mewn rhannau o orllewin a gogledd Caerdydd mae\u2019r ganran honno\u2019n aml yn uwch na 25%, gan gyrraedd bron i 50% mewn rhai cymdogaethau."}, {"text_idx": "#000006", "text": "Mae\u2019r eglwys wedi tyfu dros y blynyddoedd ac yn rhagluniaethol bu modd i ni brynu ein hadeilad ein hunain yng nghanol Caerdydd yn 1997. Er bod yr adeilad hwnnw\u2019n welliant mawr ar ein lleoliadau blaenorol, wrth i\u2019r eglwys dyfu, daeth sawl diffyg yn gynyddol amlwg, o ran maint a lleoliad. Mae\u2019r adeilad mewn ardal o\u2019r ddinas a\u0302 nifer cymharol fach o siaradwyr Cymraeg ynddi, mae parcio wedi dod yn wirioneddol anodd, ac roedd y cyfleusterau cyfyngedig yn rhwystro\u2019n gallu i gwrdd a\u0302\u2019n gilydd a gwasanaethu eraill. Cyn y pandemig, roeddem eisoes wedi dod i\u2019r argyhoeddiad y dylem chwilio am adeilad mwy addas ar gyfer ein hanghenion presennol, a fyddai hefyd yn rhoi\u2019r potensial i ddatblygu ac ymestyn ein gweinidogaeth. Roedd y pandemig yn golygu nad oeddem yn gallu defnyddio ein hadeilad ein hunain am gyfnod sylweddol, ond agorodd y drws i ni rentu adeilad mwy o faint mewn ardal o\u2019r ddinas ag ynddi ganran lawer uwch o siaradwyr Cymraeg a heb unrhyw broblemau parcio! Rydym yn dal i ddefnyddio\u2019r lleoliad hwn ar gyfer ein prif gyfarfodydd ar hyn o bryd ac rydym eisoes wedi gweld cynnydd yn nifer y mynychwyr ers y newid lleoliad."}, {"text_idx": "#000007", "text": "Our church was founded in 1979 with the vision of establishing an Evangelical witness through the medium of the Welsh language in Cardiff. This grew from the conviction that a Welsh- language church was essential for the capital city of Wales, not only to allow people to worship the Lord freely in their mother tongue, but also to reach the growing number of unchurched Welsh-speakers in the city, many of whom are so passionate about their heritage that it would be nearly impossible to reach them through any other language."}, {"text_idx": "#000008", "text": "Cardiff is a city of approximately 350,000 people. The 2021 Census data showed that Cardiff had the highest growth in the number of Welsh-speakers of any local authority in Wales. By now, almost 15% of the city\u2019s population can speak Welsh, and in parts of west and north Cardiff that percentage is frequently above 25%, reaching almost 50% in some neighbourhoods."}, {"text_idx": "#000011", "text": "The church has grown over the years and providentially we were able to purchase our own building in central Cardiff in 1997. While that building was a great improvement on previous locations, as the church grew, several deficiencies in terms of size and location became increasingly obvious. The building is in an area of the city with relatively few Welsh-speakers, parking has become incredibly difficult, and the limited facilities were restricting our ability to meet together and serve others. Prior to the pandemic, we had already come to the conviction that we should seek more suitable premises for our existing needs, which would also provide the potential to develop and extend our ministry. The pandemic meant that we were unable to use our own building for a considerable period, but the door opened for us to rent a larger building in an area of the city with a much higher percentage of Welsh-speakers and with no parking problems! We are still currently using this location for our main meetings and have already seen an increase in attendance since this change to a more suitable location."}, {"text_idx": "#000017", "text": "Rydym bellach wedi cymryd cam o ffydd ac wedi gwerthu ein hadeilad ein hunain yn ddiweddar, er nad ydym wedi dod o hyd i leoliad parhaol newydd eto. Rydym eisoes yn cynnal rhychwant o weinidogaethau buddiol a bendithiol, gan gynnwys rhai i blant a phobl ifainc, ac rydym yn cynnal ystod o weithgareddau efengylu. Ein dyhead yn awr yw cael lleoliad parhaol newydd a fydd yn ein galluogi i gynnal ein gweithgarwch presennol ond hefyd i ddatblygu\u2019n gweinidogaeth i gyfeiriadau newydd, a hynny mewn man a fydd mewn safle hwylus o ran adeiladu pontydd i\u2019r gymuned a chreu cyfleoedd pellach i wasanaethu a rhannu\u2019r efengyl."}, {"text_idx": "#000018", "text": "Ein gobaith yw, pan ddaw eiddo neu ddarn o dir addas i\u2019r golwg, y byddwn yn gallu symud yn gyflym. Trwy\u2019r elw o werthu ein hen adeilad, a\u2019r arian a neilltuwyd eisoes gennym fel eglwys, mae tua \u00a3500,000 yn ein cronfa adeiladu. Er bod hwn yn swm sylweddol, mae\u2019r farchnad eiddo yng Nghaerdydd yn golygu ein bod yn wynebu her ryfeddol. Fodd bynnag, o ystyried ro\u0302l strategol Caerdydd yng Nghymru, ei bywyd cymunedol Cymraeg bywiog, a\u2019r twf sylweddol mewn addysg gyfrwng Cymraeg a fydd yn creu cenedlaethau i\u2019r dyfodol o siaradwyr Cymraeg y gall ein heglwys eu cyrraedd, rydym yn fwy argyhoeddedig nag erioed o ddilysrwydd gweledigaeth sylfaenol ein heglwys a bod y meysydd yn wyn i\u2019r cynhaeaf."}, {"text_idx": "#000020", "text": "We have now taken a step of faith and recently sold our own building, despite not yet having found a new permanent location. We already have vital ministries, including to children and young people, and hold a range of evangelistic activities, and we dream of having a new permanent location which will be a hub of activity and support, building bridges into the community and creating further opportunities to foster relationships and share the gospel."}, {"text_idx": "#000021", "text": "Our hope is that when a suitable property or plot of land becomes available, we will be able to move quickly. Through the proceeds of the sale of our old building, and money already set aside as a church, we have approximately \u00a3500,000 in our building fund. While this is a significant sum, the property market in Cardiff means we face an extraordinary challenge."}, {"text_idx": "#000023", "text": "First of all, through prayer. We are completely dependent upon the Lord in this, as in all matters, and are open to his guidance."}, {"text_idx": "#000027", "text": "We would be immensely grateful for any amount you might give. And of course, any gift you give might well be multiplied as we approach various trusts and grant-giving bodies who will be encouraged to contribute as they see your generosity. It is possible to give quickly and easily by following this link:"}, {"text_idx": "#000028", "text": "Neu, gellir anfon sieciau yn daladwy i \u2018Eglwys Efengylaidd Gymraeg Caerdydd\u2019 at ein gweinyddwraig:"}, {"text_idx": "#000030", "text": "Os oes angen rhagor o wybodaeth neu gymorth arnoch, mae croeso i chi gysylltu a\u0302 Rhia\u0302n ar neu a\u0302 mi ar "}, {"text_idx": "#000031", "text": "Os nad ydych am dderbyn negeseuon pellach gennym, yna rhowch wybod i ni."}, {"text_idx": "#000032", "text": "Gyda\u2019n diolch fel eglwys, a chan ddymuno pob bendith i chi yng Nghrist,"}, {"text_idx": "#000033", "text": "Alternatively, cheques made payable to \u2018Eglwys Efengylaidd Gymraeg Caerdydd\u2019 may be sent to our administrator:"}, {"text_idx": "#000037", "text": "With our thanks as a church, and wishing you every blessing in Christ,"}, {"text_idx": "#000039", "text": "Yn y cyfnod anodd yma rydym ni'n chwilio am ffyrdd i wasanaethu ac i adeiladu ein gilydd. Os gallwn ni fel Eglwys eich gwasanaethu chi rhywsut, yna pli\u0302s cysylltwch a\u0302 ni. Ni'n cwrdd ar wahanol adegau dros Zoom a phethau tebyg i weddi\u0308o, astudio'r gair ac i gymdeithasu. Os hoffwch ymuno, yna pli\u0302s cysylltwch am fanylion pellach."}]