Orange Sherbet Party Punch
["4 c. water, divided", "2 pkg. (3 oz.) strawberry flavored gelatin", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "1 (46 oz.) can orange juice", "1 c. lemon juice", "1/2 gal. orange sherbet, softened", "1 (33.8 oz.) bottle ginger ale, chilled"]
["Heat 2 cups 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 pour in ginger ale.", "Yields 6 1/2 quarts."]
["water", "gelatin", "sugar", "orange juice", "lemon juice", "orange sherbet"]