he later transferred to lukunga station, to work with another american evangelist, mr. moody and his wife, in planting a new congregation. although their main work was to preach and spread the gospel, they often gave out simple remedies such as castor oil, quinine, laudanum, epsom salts, etc. the need for a hospital and medically trained evangelists became apparent so they had a hospital built as well as a new schoolhouse. during that time, boone took up a keen interest in medical training and was encouraged by mrs. moody.