Orange Sherbet Punch

4 cups water, divided

1 Pkg. (6 oz.) strawberry gelatin

1½ cups sugar

1 can (46 oz.) pineapple juice

1 can (46 oz.) orange juice

1 cup lemon juice

1½ gallon orange sherbet, softened

1 liter ginger ale, chilled

Heat 2 cups of water to boiling; add gelatin and sugar, stirring until dissolved. Add 2 cups, cold water and fruit juices. Chill until ready to serve. Just before serving, spoon in sherbet and add ginger ale. Chill. 36 servings (6½ quarts)